Post by B. Singh on Sept 6, 2006 8:39:34 GMT -5
Is this for real?
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
PM wishes Salandy well
Tuesday, September 5 2006
PRIME Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Patrick Manning has promised to be at ringside for the biggest boxing match ever staged in Trinidad and Tobago.
He gave this indication when he met top female boxer Giselle Salandy last week at Whitehall in Port-of-Spain.
Boxu Potts, co-ordinator of the World Boxing Association/World Boxing Council ten-round championship on September 15 at Skinner Park, San Fernando said the PM is very enthusiastic about the prospect of attending the boxing match.
“Mr Manning told Salandy that wherever he is he will be watching the fight and if he is in the country he will be there to cheer her on,” said Potts.
The assurance has given the 19-year-old Salandy a big confidence booster as she continues to train for the championship against American Lisa Holywyne.
At the meeting in Whitehall, Manning congratulated Salandy for being in a position to represent her country.
“Wherever you go and whatever you do, do it with dignity and remember if God permits you to win these titles it will be for your country,” Manning said.
“Wherever you go or whatever you do wear the belts with dignity. Don’t take any short cuts, that is, do not do wrong things to win, because with shortcuts you meet up a lot of dead-ends,” he said.
Salandy promised Manning that the championship belts will stay in Trinidad and Tobago and that he should not worry about the outcome. Salandy also took the opportunity to thank the Government for its assistance in helping to promote her fight.
The Siparia lass said she was pleased with the assistance provided so far to make the bout a reality since it will be seen by millions around the world.
Potts told the Prime Minister that he is still behind in his budget but remains optimistic as he expects other Government agencies to come on board soon.
“We are anxious to get the tourism authorities involved in this fight since the potential to get Trinidad and Tobago exposure on the international market is great. We must not underestimate the opportunities that present themselves,” said Potts.
Salandy is currently in training for the contest, which, should she win against her 37-year-old opponent, will propel her into the international spotlight.
Potts said that a victory will get her into the lucrative American boxing circuit with a possible showdown with Laila Ali, daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali who is unbeaten in her professional career.
“That fight is some where off at the moment. We are taking things as they come one fight at a time. But undoubtedly a win against Holewyne and the two belts in her hand will make Salandy one of the hottest properties in the world,” said Potts.
Among the sponsors of the bout are the National Lotteries Control Board, Hi Lo Food Stores and Fairchance Racing Pool, X-Tra Foods; and Premier Road Maintenance Limited.
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
PM wishes Salandy well
Tuesday, September 5 2006
PRIME Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Patrick Manning has promised to be at ringside for the biggest boxing match ever staged in Trinidad and Tobago.
He gave this indication when he met top female boxer Giselle Salandy last week at Whitehall in Port-of-Spain.
Boxu Potts, co-ordinator of the World Boxing Association/World Boxing Council ten-round championship on September 15 at Skinner Park, San Fernando said the PM is very enthusiastic about the prospect of attending the boxing match.
“Mr Manning told Salandy that wherever he is he will be watching the fight and if he is in the country he will be there to cheer her on,” said Potts.
The assurance has given the 19-year-old Salandy a big confidence booster as she continues to train for the championship against American Lisa Holywyne.
At the meeting in Whitehall, Manning congratulated Salandy for being in a position to represent her country.
“Wherever you go and whatever you do, do it with dignity and remember if God permits you to win these titles it will be for your country,” Manning said.
“Wherever you go or whatever you do wear the belts with dignity. Don’t take any short cuts, that is, do not do wrong things to win, because with shortcuts you meet up a lot of dead-ends,” he said.
Salandy promised Manning that the championship belts will stay in Trinidad and Tobago and that he should not worry about the outcome. Salandy also took the opportunity to thank the Government for its assistance in helping to promote her fight.
The Siparia lass said she was pleased with the assistance provided so far to make the bout a reality since it will be seen by millions around the world.
Potts told the Prime Minister that he is still behind in his budget but remains optimistic as he expects other Government agencies to come on board soon.
“We are anxious to get the tourism authorities involved in this fight since the potential to get Trinidad and Tobago exposure on the international market is great. We must not underestimate the opportunities that present themselves,” said Potts.
Salandy is currently in training for the contest, which, should she win against her 37-year-old opponent, will propel her into the international spotlight.
Potts said that a victory will get her into the lucrative American boxing circuit with a possible showdown with Laila Ali, daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali who is unbeaten in her professional career.
“That fight is some where off at the moment. We are taking things as they come one fight at a time. But undoubtedly a win against Holewyne and the two belts in her hand will make Salandy one of the hottest properties in the world,” said Potts.
Among the sponsors of the bout are the National Lotteries Control Board, Hi Lo Food Stores and Fairchance Racing Pool, X-Tra Foods; and Premier Road Maintenance Limited.