The Jamaica Boxing Association (JBA) has announced its first fight card for the 2024 season, scheduled for this Saturday, September 21, at the Stanley Couch Gym in Kingston. The event will begin at 7:00 PM and will feature at least seven local amateur bouts, ranging from novice to elite fighters.

Stephen "Bomber" Jones, president of the JBA, shared that the boxers are eager to get back into the ring after months of training without competition. The fight card will showcase some of the island’s national boxers, providing an opportunity for these athletes to demonstrate their skills and hard work.

This event will be the first in a series of monthly fight cards at Stanley Couch Gym, dubbed the "Gloves Over Guns Futures Programme." The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is also involved, with its boxers and support staff set to participate. Additionally, boxing clubs from across the island are on board for the fight card, making it a highly anticipated event for the local boxing community.

With the focus on developing talent and promoting positive engagement through sport, the JBA’s initiative aims to provide regular competition for amateur boxers and further grow the sport in Jamaica.