Elise Seignolle, president of the Pan American Boxing Confederation, will begin an official five-day visit to the island starting this Friday, April 25.

President Seignolle will get the opportunity to see Jamaica’s boxing on display during the Gloves Over Guns Futures Programme Saturday night at the Stanley Couch Gym during its end-of-month show, which will feature boxers from the Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom.

Stephen Bomber Jones, president of the Jamaica Boxing Association (JBA), welcomes Seignolle’s visit and what it means for Jamaica’s position in the sport.

“This weekend marks another historic moment for boxing in Jamaica following the groundbreaking visit from the president of World Boxing. We are honoured to now welcome Elise Seignolle, the president of Pan American Boxing Confederation to our shores,” said Jones.

He continued: “Her presence here is not only a vote of confidence in what we are building but it will be a clear signal that Jamaica is fast becoming the heartbeat of Caribbean boxing.

“So, this weekend she will witness firsthand our Futures Program where our young boxers will go up against boxers from the UK and the Cayman Islands to showcase their talents. Elisa has also made it very clear that she wants our confederation to lead globally and we here in Jamaica are ready to play our part, acting as the hub of innovation, excellence, and opportunity for the region. So, it’s exciting times ahead and we’re looking forward to welcoming her,” Jones added.

Seignolle was a successful boxer for a number of years prior to transitioning into administration. She was elected president of the PanAm Boxing Confederation earlier this year. Bomber Jones was also elected to the executive of the confederation as a director at the same general meeting.