Comment on Boxers Shine At OECS With Six-Medal Haul Despite Almost Missing Championships Due To Financial Woes by Anonymous

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- Advertisement -By Neto BaptisteAntigua and Barbuda jabbed their way to a total of six medals at the OECS Boxing Championships recently held in St. Lucia, claiming two gold, three silver and a bronze. Jeremiah Toussaint fought his way to silver in the Elite lightweight 57-60kg with veteran Yakita Aska also getting silver, fighting in the Heavyweight 92+kg. There was silver as well for Zalaan Jan in the Cruiserweight 86kg while Jan also won bronze in the Light Heavy 80kg. Coach Anthony Severin commended the boxers for their outstanding performances given the trying circumstances regarding finances for travel ahead of their trip. “We still believe there was a bit of bias in our decisions for Zalaan Jan and Yakita Aska.