Elise Seignolle, president of the Pan American Boxing Confederation will start an official go to to the island beginning this Friday April 25 when she lands on the Norman Manley Worldwide Airport in Kingston. Her five-day go to will conclude on Tuesday April 29. (be aware pronunciation of Seignolle – sin-ni-o-ly)
President Seignolle will get the chance to see Jamaica’s boxing on show through the Gloves Over Weapons Futures Programme Saturday night time on the Stanley Sofa Fitness center throughout its finish of month present which is able to function boxers from the Cayman Islands and the UK.
Stephen Bomber Jones, president of the Jamaica Boxing Affiliation (JBA) welcomes Seignolle’s go to and what it means for Jamaica’s place within the sport. “This weekend marks one other historic second for boxing in Jamaica following the groundbreaking go to from the president of World Boxing. We’re honoured to now welcome Elise Seignolle, the president of Pan American Boxing Confederation to our shores. Her presence right here shouldn’t be solely a vote of confidence in what we’re constructing however it will likely be a transparent sign that Jamaica is quick changing into the heartbeat of Caribbean boxing.”
“So, this weekend she’s going to witness firsthand our Futures Program the place our younger boxers will go up in opposition to boxers from the UK and the Cayman islands to showcase their skills in order that being, thrilling Elisa has additionally made it very clear that she needs our confederation to steer globally, and we right here in Jamaica are able to play our half performing because the hub of innovation, excellence, and alternative for the area. So it’s thrilling occasions forward and we’re wanting ahead to welcoming her.”
Seignolle was a profitable boxer for various years previous to transitioning into administration. She was elected to the president of the PanAm Boxing Confed earlier this 12 months. Bomber Jones was additionally elected to the chief of the Confed as a director on the similar normal assembly.
