Amateur events crucial to development of local boxing - Jones

President of the Jamaica Boxing Association (JBA) Stephen “Bomber” Jones says having amateur events across the island is critical in development of the sport in the country.

Jones expressed that with this initiative, the boxers can showcase their talent and get to the level they want to be.

Jones says the amateur fight card at Stanley Couch Gym on Saturday night was a dress rehearsal for what is to come.

He also spoke about the decision by the JBA to have fight cards at different locations, noting that many requests have come from fans to bring the live action seen on local television into their communities.