The Tribune

LIVE boxing is on the horizon when five weight-class matches take place in the courtyard at Fusion Superplex in Nassau.

The mastermind behind this special event is Tommy Stubbs who produced two successful “Pain & Glory” pro cards with Bahamian boxing champion Meacher “Pain” Major.

Organisers of “Courtyard Brawl” have confirmed three fighting contenders, including a female, who have committed to battle on Friday, November 22. 

The contenders are:

• Amiee “She-ra” Newchurch, age 24, at 5”10” and 210 lbs.

• Jermaine “Showcase” Allen, age 26, who’s 5’10” tall at 154 lbs.

• Alfred “Allie” Kemp Jr, age 34, standing at 5’10 and weighs 137.

Stubbs said during registration, Amiee was a nervous wreck, but she’s determined to show for the first time in real boxing action what she has learned in the stiff training over the years.”

And he said Jermaine is ready for action. 

“He actually came fully dressed to get in a ring at registration. He’s got some experience while he was a member of the late Ray Minus Jr Boxing Club.”

Stubbs said Allie is one of those persons who has watched boxing for years with a strong love for the sport. 

“He’s ready to display his skills in the ring. He’s tired of watching. He wants action now.”

With the assistance of boxing clubs and the Bahamas Boxing Federation, dozens of fighters are expected to sign up as contenders before the final cut of 10 fighters. Persons can register via (242) 421-9783 or by email at bes@bahamasevents.net.

Major will represent the Red Team of five fighters and Jermaine “Chu Chu” Mackey will manage the Blue Team of five boxers.

“We’re delighted to have these two classy local champions in our corner for this event. 

“We’ll see which one of them will have bragging rights – with at least three victories on their side – after the final bell rings and a championship belt is presented,” said Stubbs.

He said the management at Fusion Superplex wanted to include sporting events at its beautiful facilities at Gladstone Road and John F. Kennedy Drive.

“And we sold them on the idea of partnering with Bahamas Events & Sports (BES) to host this boxing showcase of the year.”

Stubbs said boxing action will be fast and furious under the courtyard lights with each of the five bouts scheduled for three rounds over two minutes per round. “There will be no time to feel out one’s opponent. “We always hear people around our communities talking about how they are as fighters and who they could defeat.

“Now it’s their time to put up or shut, if they dare. No more excuses. 

“Let’s see who’s tough enough and have what it takes to win in the ring, fair and square.

“We want to inspire new fighters and encourage those persons who are in training for future fights. Any adult may sign up to make the final cut to get into the ring. 

“This is an opportunity for exposure and more boxing action and the fighters will compete for over $2,000 in prize money to support their clubs or further training,” according to Stubbs.