Jamaica has a proud boxing tradition — from the amateur rings of Trench Town to the professional ranks. But our Olympic boxing programme has been chronically underfunded. While other Caribbean nations send fully prepared teams to qualifiers, our boxers often arrive without adequate sparring partners, nutrition plans, or international competition experience.
The Preparation Plan
This fund will support a 12-month intensive programme for Jamaica's top 6 Olympic-weight boxers. The plan includes a 3-month residential training camp at the GC Foster College of Physical Education, international sparring tours to Cuba and the Dominican Republic, sports science support (nutritionist, physiotherapist, strength coach), and competition entry fees for 4 qualifying tournaments.
Budget
Residential training camp (3 months) — J$2,000,000
International sparring tours — J$1,800,000
Coaching staff — J$1,200,000
Sports science and nutrition — J$800,000
Competition travel and entry fees — J$700,000
Equipment and gear — J$500,000
Boxing gave champions like Mike McCallum and Glen Johnson their start. Help us write the next chapter.
Risks & challenges
<p>International travel scheduling depends on host-country boxing federations. Some sparring tours may need to be rescheduled. We have confirmed partnerships with the Cuban and Dominican boxing federations and have flexible booking arrangements for travel.</p>
This campaign offers open donations — no reward tiers.
Cuba Sparring Tour Dates Confirmed10 April 2026
<p>Our top 6 boxers will travel to Havana from May 15–28 for an intensive sparring camp with the Cuban national training squad. Cuba has agreed to provide housing, meals, and access to their world-class training facilities. This is an incredible opportunity — Cuba has the most Olympic boxing medals of any country. We still need to cover flights and gear. Keep the donations coming!</p>
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Ricardo FosterApr 4
Jamaica boxing has so much untapped talent. The Cuba sparring tour alone is worth the donation. These fighters need our support — dem a represent wi country!
Jamaica boxing has so much untapped talent. The Cuba sparring tour alone is worth the donation. These fighters need our support — dem a represent wi country!