(AUG 4) On some delayed amateur results, on July 21-26, 2008, at the  23rd Caribbean Tournament (CABA), in Trinidad & Tobago, the following were the final results of the tournament. According to news sources Hosts Trinidad and Tobago captured the overall team title in the Caribbean Amateur Boxing Association's (CABA) Junior and Women's Championships at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre.

On the final night of competition, the Trinidad and Tobgo quartet of male boxers,  Marion Pascal, Akile Wallace, Dillon Gilbert, and Brian George won gold medals.

Flyweight
Arisleyda Santiago, Dom Rep (5) def Shynel Brizan T&T (5)
 
Bantamweight
Jeimy Gomez, DR  (4) def La Toya Providence T&T (2)
 
Featherweight
Jamila Jones, T&T (9) def Jickaury Lora , DOm Rep (5)
 
Lightweight
Mandessa Moses, Guy (13) def Leanne Boodram, T&T (3)
Boodram is a very good boxer, and showed a lot of heart because Moses really gave her a bruising battle. Boxing fans should keep their eye on Moses, as she is an excellent amateur in the sport.  Mandessa Moses became the first Guyanese female amateur fighter to secure a gold medal for her country when she defeated Boodram.

Light Welterweight
Nadia Ballot, Guadeloupe (4) def Yuleida Ramirez, DR (3)

Middleweight  
Yenedir Guillian, Dom Rep (8) def Chimere Taylor T&T (4)

Welterweight
Gold * Wendy Allen T & T

Light Middleweight
Gold * Elizabeth Burke T & T

It should be noted that all the girls who competed gave a creditable performance.

[Photo of Mandessa and her grandmother/kaieteurnews.com]