Panam boxing president starts five-day visit on Friday

Elise Seignolle, president of the Pan American Boxing Confederation, will begin an official five-day visit to the island starting this Friday when she lands at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.

Seignolle will get the opportunity to see Jamaica's boxing on display during the Gloves Over Guns Futures Programme on Saturday night at Stanley Couch Gym during its end-of-month show, which will feature boxers from the Cayman Islands and United Kingdom.

Stephen 'Bomber' Jones, president of the Jamaica Boxing Association (JBA) welcomed Seignolle's visit and what it means for Jamaica's position in the sport.

"This weekend marks another historic moment for boxing in Jamaica, following the groundbreaking visit from the president of World Boxing," he said, referencing Boris van der Vorst's visit to Jamaica earlier this month.

"We are honoured to now welcome Elise Seignolle, the president of Pan American Boxing Confederation to our shores. Her presence here is not only a vote of confidence in what we are building, but it will be a clear signal that Jamaica is fast becoming the heartbeat of Caribbean boxing," Jones remarked.

"So, this weekend she will witness firsthand our Futures Programme where our young boxers will go up against boxers from the UK and the Cayman islands to showcase their talents.

"Elise has also made it very clear that she wants our confederation to lead globally, and we here in Jamaica are ready to play our part acting as the hub of innovation, excellence, and opportunity for the region," Jones said.

"So it's exciting times ahead and we're looking forward to welcoming her."

Seignolle was a successful boxer for a number of years prior to transitioning into administration. She was elected to the president of the Panam Boxing Confed earlier this year.

Jones was also elected to the executive of the Confed as a director at the same general meeting.