In an effort to pay homage to one of the pioneers of the sport of boxing in The Bahamas, the Major Pain Boxing Club, in conjunction with the Championship Amateur Boxing Club (CABC) will host a boxing extravaganza this Saturday at Salem Park on Kemp Road.

The Abraham "Baby Boy" Rolle Boxing Tournament will feature several fights between boxers from both clubs, along with training sessions for kids in the community looking to get into the sport. Bahamian super featherweight champion Meacher "Major Pain" Major, head coach of the club, said that he's always been curious about Rolle and his legacy since he a teenager. He said that he saw him around the Kemp Road area growing up, but wasn't aware of how much of an icon hewas until recently.

"I always heard stories about him, but I didn't get to see him in his prime. The only time I saw him was when he was older and in his down state," said Major.

"I recently did some research on him and found out that he was a very accomplished fighter. Myself, along with the younger fighters need to know more about the fighters who came before us, because right now there's not many up-and-coming fighters who truly know the history of Bahamian boxing.

"I asked Ray (Minus) to help me with this, because he got the chance to witness and interact with him in his prime and he was more than willing to help out. This event affords us the opportunity to honor "Baby Boy" and help out the community at the same time, giving these kids something positive to do with their time."

According to boxrec.com, Rolle had a win/loss record of 36-17 with two draws.

Minus, who's been active in the sport of boxing locally for the last three decades, said that "Baby Boy" was one of the toughest fighters he ever had the chance to spar with. He is ecstatic about the opportunity to teach the younger fighters about Rolle.

"Baby Boy" was a brawler. That's the best way I can describe the toughness and fire he brought to the ring," said Minus. "He fought some of the best the region had to offer and never backed down from a challenge. He fought for the Commonwealth title on two occasions and was an inspiration to us growing up and coming up in the sport."

Major said that Pastor Ivan Butler has also been instrumental in planning the event and that pulling it off would be impossible without his help and support.

Randy Smith, Guardian Sports Reporter

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