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Women's History Month Ends with a Boxing First for Bahamas and Caribbean

Fri, Mar 31st 2023, 02:14 PM
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Women’s History Month will end in grand style as First Class Promotions hosts the region’s first World Boxing Association (WBA) all-female world title fight this Friday night, March 31st. Sanctioned by the Bahamas Boxing Commission and hosted by First Class Promotions in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, the event will honour and bring awareness for Bahamian boxing champion, Ray Minus Jr., who is suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). 

In preparation for the fight, boxers recently gathered at SuperClub Breezes Resort for a mandatory routine weigh-in. Bahamas Boxing Commission Chairman, Fred Sturrup, was in attendance and commended First Class Promotions for bringing boxing back on the local scene, calling the Friday fight a “testimony of resilience”.

“The resurgence of First Class Promotions is the resurgence of a critical part of local boxing programmes. Over the last 20 years, there was a significant void when Michelle Minus was no longer promoting,” Mr. Sturrup said.

The WBA world title fight, “100JAMZ / Y98” main event will feature Lindsay Garbatt vs Jaimie “The Miracle” Mitchell in the 10-round main event. And in The Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture 8-round co-main event,  Silva will take on O’Shea Jones. The boxing event will feature four female matchups on the night.

Oshae Jones, a 25-year-old boxer hailing from Philadelphia, who holds an Olympic bronze medal and a 2-0 professional record, is excited for the event as she enjoys The Bahamas’ hospitality.

“I’m ready to work. I love it here. Everyone is so nice, very welcoming and homey. I will always fight here,” she said.    -more-

Sponsor 100 JAMZ Sales Manager, Vanessa Mott said, “As we’re wrapping up Women’s History Month, for us at Tribune Radio, 100 JAMZ, it has always been very important to help encourage women through media.”
She added, “With this event, you see women not only being displayed in a professional fashion, but dynamically through boxing. Women are often looked at as softer but we’re strong as well. We fight through a lot in life and it’s really great to see women act that out in the ring. 

“We commend Michelle and First Class Promotions for what she’s doing with women in boxing in The Bahamas and of course for her former husband, who has ALS, a crippling disease which needs more awareness here. It’s such a wonderful thing to have a great event come together for a great cause and for women to be at the forefront.”

The all-female WBA World Title boxing event begins at 8pm on Friday, March 31 at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium. The prices for general admission are $35 and the VIP section $125 and can be bought at www.bahamasetickets.com  or in person at the gymnasium. 

Bahamas Boxing Commission Chairman, Fred Sturrup, at left with Olympic bronze medalist Oshae Jones weigh-in prior to The Bahamas and region’s first WBA World Boxing Association (WBA) all-female world title fight.     -more-

Words & Photo: Ashley Albury, Serena Williams Media and PR

The WBA world title fight slated for this Friday night will feature Lindsay Garbatt vs Jaimie “The Miracle” Mitchell in the 10-round main event. In the 8-round co-main event, Simone Silva will take on O’Shea Jones. The boxing event will feature four female matchups on the night.

Words & Photo: Ashley Albury, Serena Williams Media and PR

About Ray Minus Jr
6-time British Commonwealth Champion, 
Commonwealth Boxer 1989, 2-time WBC Continental of America’s Champion, 
4-time Bahamas Bantamweight Champion, 
3-time Featherweight Champion, 4-time Light Weight Champion.  
Ray was the first Bahamian boxer to fight for 3-top World Titles WBC, WBA and WBO.
His Champion Amateur Boxing Club 

In 1993 Ray Minus Jr. decided to give back to his country by opening up a club for troubled boys to keep them off the street, out of gangs, away from drugs and alcohol. Along with his now former wife Michelle Munnings Minus they had the leading Amateur Boys Club called Champion Amateur Boxing Club; it grew to 280+ boys, mainly from the Kemp Road, East Street, Grove and Montel Heights area.

From this same programme came Pro boxers, some who were former gang members such as Jermaine “Choo Choo” Mackey, Meacher, Major “Pain”, Elkeana “Punsher” Saunders, Alphano “Banger” Allen, Teriano Johnson,Valentino Knowles, Carl Heild, Jerry “Big Daddy” Butler, Ryon “Big Youth” Mckenzie, Damien “Blade’ Tinker, Richard “Hammer” Pitt, Hensley “Bruiser” Strachan, Shimon “Too Sweet” Bain, Wilson “Kid wonder” Theophil, Drexcel Mcintouch  and many others. 

To date Ray’s program  has produced ambassadors of this great country from former gang members (7) raining boxing champions (1) British Commonwealth (1) (WBC) World Boxing Council CARBOFA (2) (WBA) World Boxing Association FEDI – Carib,(1) Bahamas Lightweight and (1) Bahamas Super Middleweight champion.

Sponsors:
The Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture
The Ministry of Tourism
Bahamian Brewery/Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits
Easy Car Sales,
Breezes
ZNS
Tribune 100 JAMZ/Y98 
Nassau Guardian
JCN/LOVE 97 
Cable Bahamas Sports 
Nirvana Beach
Nassau Agencies
Sun Time
Doc’s Pharmacy
Ron’s Radiator
Original Patties Bakery
Daina’s Guest House
Eddie Electric Co Ltd
Heasties Services Station
Battery & Tire Specialist       

 

Women’s History Month will end in grand style as First Class Promotions hosts the region’s first World Boxing Association (WBA) all-female world title fight this Friday night, March 31st. Sanctioned by the Bahamas Boxing Commission and hosted by First Class Promotions in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, the event will honour and bring awareness for Bahamian boxing champion, Ray Minus Jr., who is suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). 
In preparation for the fight, boxers recently gathered at SuperClub Breezes Resort for a mandatory routine weigh-in. Bahamas Boxing Commission Chairman, Fred Sturrup, was in attendance and commended First Class Promotions for bringing boxing back on the local scene, calling the Friday fight a “testimony of resilience”.
“The resurgence of First Class Promotions is the resurgence of a critical part of local boxing programmes. Over the last 20 years, there was a significant void when Michelle Minus was no longer promoting,” Mr. Sturrup said.
The WBA world title fight, “100JAMZ / Y98” main event will feature Lindsay Garbatt vs Jaimie “The Miracle” Mitchell in the 10-round main event. And in The Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture 8-round co-main event,  Silva will take on O’Shea Jones. The boxing event will feature four female matchups on the night.
Oshae Jones, a 25-year-old boxer hailing from Philadelphia, who holds an Olympic bronze medal and a 2-0 professional record, is excited for the event as she enjoys The Bahamas’ hospitality.
“I’m ready to work. I love it here. Everyone is so nice, very welcoming and homey. I will always fight here,” she said.    -more-
Sponsor 100 JAMZ Sales Manager, Vanessa Mott said, “As we’re wrapping up Women’s History Month, for us at Tribune Radio, 100 JAMZ, it has always been very important to help encourage women through media.”
She added, “With this event, you see women not only being displayed in a professional fashion, but dynamically through boxing. Women are often looked at as softer but we’re strong as well. We fight through a lot in life and it’s really great to see women act that out in the ring. 
“We commend Michelle and First Class Promotions for what she’s doing with women in boxing in The Bahamas and of course for her former husband, who has ALS, a crippling disease which needs more awareness here. It’s such a wonderful thing to have a great event come together for a great cause and for women to be at the forefront.”
The all-female WBA World Title boxing event begins at 8pm on Friday, March 31 at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium. The prices for general admission are $35 and the VIP section $125 and can be bought at www.bahamasetickets.com  or in person at the gymnasium. 
Bahamas Boxing Commission Chairman, Fred Sturrup, at left with Olympic bronze medalist Oshae Jones weigh-in prior to The Bahamas and region’s first WBA World Boxing Association (WBA) all-female world title fight.     -more-
Words & Photo: Ashley Albury, Serena Williams Media and PR
The WBA world title fight slated for this Friday night will feature Lindsay Garbatt vs Jaimie “The Miracle” Mitchell in the 10-round main event. In the 8-round co-main event, Simone Silva will take on O’Shea Jones. The boxing event will feature four female matchups on the night.
Words & Photo: Ashley Albury, Serena Williams Media and PR
About Ray Minus Jr
6-time British Commonwealth Champion, 
Commonwealth Boxer 1989, 2-time WBC Continental of America’s Champion, 
4-time Bahamas Bantamweight Champion, 
3-time Featherweight Champion, 4-time Light Weight Champion.  
Ray was the first Bahamian boxer to fight for 3-top World Titles WBC, WBA and WBO.
His Champion Amateur Boxing Club 
In 1993 Ray Minus Jr. decided to give back to his country by opening up a club for troubled boys to keep them off the street, out of gangs, away from drugs and alcohol. Along with his now former wife Michelle Munnings Minus they had the leading Amateur Boys Club called Champion Amateur Boxing Club; it grew to 280+ boys, mainly from the Kemp Road, East Street, Grove and Montel Heights area.
From this same programme came Pro boxers, some who were former gang members such as Jermaine “Choo Choo” Mackey, Meacher, Major “Pain”, Elkeana “Punsher” Saunders, Alphano “Banger” Allen, Teriano Johnson,Valentino Knowles, Carl Heild, Jerry “Big Daddy” Butler, Ryon “Big Youth” Mckenzie, Damien “Blade’ Tinker, Richard “Hammer” Pitt, Hensley “Bruiser” Strachan, Shimon “Too Sweet” Bain, Wilson “Kid wonder” Theophil, Drexcel Mcintouch  and many others. 
To date Ray’s program  has produced ambassadors of this great country from former gang members (7) raining boxing champions (1) British Commonwealth (1) (WBC) World Boxing Council CARBOFA (2) (WBA) World Boxing Association FEDI – Carib,(1) Bahamas Lightweight and (1) Bahamas Super Middleweight champion.
Sponsors:
The Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture
The Ministry of Tourism
Bahamian Brewery/Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits
Easy Car Sales,
Breezes
ZNS
Tribune 100 JAMZ/Y98 
Nassau Guardian
JCN/LOVE 97 
Cable Bahamas Sports 
Nirvana Beach
Nassau Agencies
Sun Time
Doc’s Pharmacy
Ron’s Radiator
Original Patties Bakery
Daina’s Guest House
Eddie Electric Co Ltd
Heasties Services Station
Battery & Tire Specialist       
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