Guyanese pugilists Shakquain James and Abiola Jackman delivered outstanding performances at the Trinidad and Tobago National Boxing Championships last weekend. The event, hosted at the Southern Regional Indoor Sports Arena in Pleasantville, brought together top regional fighters as part of the Trinidad and Tobago Boxing Association’s roadmap to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. James, competing in the elite division for the first time, made a seamless transition from his stellar youth boxing career.
The young welterweight showcased remarkable maturity and skill, defeating Trinidadian Nervin Boy in commanding fashion. Boy, overwhelmed by James’s sharp technique, speed, and composure, was unable to continue after the first round. On the other hand, Jackman, competing in the heavyweight division, also made her mark.
In a tightly contested bout, she edged out Amanda George with a hard-fought 3-2 victory to further solidify her reputation as one of the region’s top female heavyweights..
