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Get Out Your Flags: Belize Versus Guat In Boxing
posted (September 14, 2011)
It may not be a September Celebrations event, per se, but a series of boxing matches this weekend at the Princess Hotel is sure to stoke nationalist passions.

It's Belize versus Guatemala in 6 male fights and one female fight. Promoter James Adderley says its another attempt to revive boxing as a passionate past-time in Belize.

He told us more as they set up the King's Room at the Princess today:

James Adderly - Promoter
"In collaboration with Telemedia, we have been able to present this fight. It comes up Saturday night 7 p.m., that's the 17th of September. The Guatemalan team should be arriving on the 16th; that's Friday. We think we can hold our own against anybody. Nevertheless, if it's 7-nil to Guatemala, it's the chance we must take because we are looking for development. We are looking for improve our lot. We're looking to improve the sport of boxing in Belize. There is nothing like being there yourself at a boxing match. It has a life of its own. Immediately, your nationalism - your leaning - begins to kick in, and you go on an emotional ride. And this is what we are trying to package, so that even if you know that Channel 7 will be showing it live, and you could stay home, Belize City people, particularly, needs somewhere to go, a safe, secure, climate controlled environment. And this is what we are offering, Jules. I think its allure is obvious."

The event starts Saturday night at seven - tickets go on sale on Friday.



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