Super heavyweight Nigel Paul headlines Trinidad & Tobago’s 14-member boxing team selected for the 2025 Caribbean Boxing Championships in St Lucia from February 27 – March 3.
This event serves as the first barometer for the new technical team consisting of new head coach Vicki Boodram, assistant coach Wendell Jukhu and youth team coach Rawlson Dopwell, to identify boxers focused on the 2028 Olympic cycle.
Joining Paul on the team is fellow Olympian Aaron Prince. Paul, who owns a pro record of 15-23, is ranked 11th on the International Boxing Association’s super heavy rankings while Prince is 28th.
The elite team also includes Neraj Mahadeosingh who recently attended a live-in camp in Colombia to improve his skills.
He joins the likes of Jeremiah Thomas and Donnell Phillip, two of the country’s promising talents, who both retained their national titles at the January 22-26 National Boxing Championships.
Angel Eyed George (80+ kg) is TT’s lone female representative.
All team members will continue their preparation for the championships with their respective local gym and personal coaches.
The full 14-member team is as follows:
Youth – Darnell Sinaswee 60-63.5 kg, Med Charles 63.5-67 kg, Paul Newallo 67-71 kg, Luke Teesdale 71-75 kg
Junior – Makieve Bellille 63-66 kg, Justin Parris 51-54 kg, Anthony Shawn Joseph 54-57 kg
Elite Men – Neraj Mahadeosingh 57-60 kg, Donnell Phillip 60-63.5 kg, Jadeon Castillano 67-71 kg, Aaron Prince 71-75 kg, Jeremiah Thomas 75-80 kg, Nigel Paul 92+ kg
Elite Women – Angel Eyed George 80+ kg
Coaching Staff – Vicki Boodram (head coach), Wendell Jokhu (assistant coach), Rawlson Dopwell (youth coach).