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| Boxing Commission unfolds new ratings |
Fred Sturrup
Guardian Columnist/Sales Executive
Published: Jan 07, 2012
Sherman “Tank” Williams and Ryan McKenzie jump out in the new ratings released by the Bahamas Boxing Commission. The national body that controls professional boxing recently released ratings and declared Williams and McKenzie champions. Williams, who without a doubt is the most successful heavyweight Bahamian boxer ever, never actually fought for the local heavyweight crown. Nevertheless, the Commission made the decision to name him champion. The light heavyweight division is now ruled by Ryan McKenzie. He is an up and coming boxer who is presently undefeated at 8-0 and represents one of the finest ring talents to come along in recent years. The Commission also declared a number of divisions vacant of a champion, paving the way for demand title bouts. To add excitement to the pro scene, the Commission no doubt plans to interact with and encourage promotional groups to stage title bouts and also elimination matches. Also, the pro boxing community will be held tightly to the rules that relate to ensuring the safety of boxers. In that light, boxers and their managers will risk suspension locally and worldwide if they do not conform to the notification rule. All boxers are to inform the Commission of upcoming bouts. Failing to do this could result in suspension of the boxers and the local managers/agents who sign on for fights outside of the country. The position being taken by the Commission is all about creating a culture that will be less flexible and put the national professional boxing program more in line with international organizations at this time. To respond to this column, kindly contact Fred Sturrup at fredericksturrup@gmail.com. Following is the new rating list and several important notes: Bahamas Boxing Commission ratings (As at November 30, 2011) Divisions Heavyweight Champion - Sherman "Tank" Williams
Contenders: Jerry Butler Raynaldo Minus Light heavyweight Champion - Ryan Mckenzie
Contender: Freeman Barr Super middleweight Champion - Jermain Mackey
Contender: Anthony Durant Middleweight Champion – vacant
Contenders: Taureano Johnson Wilson Theophile Ricardo Bethel Light middleweight Champion - Jerome Ellis
Contenders: Alpachino Allen Anthony Major Welterweight Champion - vacant
Contenders: Hensley Strachan Alexander Jolly Light welterweight Champion - vacant
Contenders: Anthony Woods David Wallace Holbrook Storr Lightweight Champion – Edner Cherry Ratings, page S2 Contender: Richard Pitt Super featherweight Champion - Meacher Major Contenders: Dencil Miller John Wesley Featherweight Champion – vacant Contenders: Ivan Moxey Kaito Ferguson Duran Miller Super bantamweight Champion – vacant Contender: Shimon Bain
Notes: • Sherman Williams declared Bahamas heavyweight champion • Ryan McKenzie declared light heavyweight champion • Middleweight title declared vacant • Welterweight title declared vacant • Light welterweight title declared vacant • Edner Cherry declared lightweight champion • Meacher Major declared super featherweight champion • Featherweight title declared vacant • Super bantamweight title declared vacant
Special notes: 1. Boxers registered with the Bahamas Boxing Commission, who engage in matches outside of the country without informing the commission at least two days before the proposed fight, will be issued a warning after the first infraction and will automatically be suspended upon the second infraction. 2. Managers and trainers registered with the Bahamas Boxing Commission, who assist registered boxers who have not informed the commission of matches outside the country, will automatically be suspended.
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