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Boxing develops both fitness and character in its officers and soldiers. The JDF Inter-Unit Boxing Competition is one of the most anticipated events on our sporting calendar. It attracts a large audience both military and civilian.

It is held annually in Lathbury Barracks, Up Park Camp in the month of March over a two (02) day period. Eight (08) weight categories are usually contested in the novice divisions only (feather to heavy weight).

All Units participate, however it is usually dominated by the infantry Units. Over the years the JDF Boxing Team has produced some outstanding boxers who have represented the country at international championships. The JDF Boxing Team last won the National Championships in 1994.

Members of the JDF are currently playing an important/invaluable role in the development of the sport at the National level by providing coaches, referees, judges, doctors and medical orderlies as support staff. The current president of the Jamaica Boxing Board of Control, Jamaica, is a JDF officer.

 

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