Bomber Jones joins Pan-Am executive

THE JAMAICA Boxing Association’s president Stephen ‘Bomber’ Jones has been elected to sit on the Pan-American Boxing Confederation executive at its inaugural congress in Panama City, Panama.

The congress was a historic event that brought together members of the 18 national federations across the continent to form this new organisation.

Elise Seignolle (USA) was elected as president of the confederation, marking the beginning of a new era for Pan-American boxing with the goal of strengthening and promoting the sport in the region.

During the congress, the proposed agenda was unanimously approved and the statutes of the Pan-American Boxing Confederation were ratified, establishing the legal and operational foundations of the organisation.

The election of the executive committee was conducted with the positions of president, as well as audit and finance committee chair elected by acclamation.

Canada’s Ryan O’Shea was elected first vice-president, while Panama’s Tomás Cianca is the organisation’s second vice-president.

Jones will be joined on the executive board by Brazil’s Marcos Candido Britos Barbados’ Kathy Harper, and Honduras’ Dhany Reyes.

The audit and finance committee’s chair and treasurer of the board is Panama’s Amabelis Camaño.

Another committee, the medical and anti-doping arm of the organisation will be chaired by Brazil’s Dr Bernardino Santi, while the sport and competition committee will be headed by Argentina’s Hernán Salvo.

“I am honoured to have been elected to the Pan-American Boxing Confederation board. It’s a huge step forward for Jamaica and Caribbean boxing as being on the board allows us to have direct input in shaping policies and developmental programmes that will impact the entire region,” said Jones of the appointment.

“It gives Jamaica a voice at the decision-making table which ensures that our boxers and programmes receive the necessary attention, funding and opportunities to grow on the international stage. So, I think it’s a big step and I welcome the opportunity and the responsibility.”