SPORTS JAY-SHRED SUCCESS IN MEXICO SECTION E
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025
‘No matter what position JASON ‘Jay-Shred’ Johnson didn’t have time to recuperate I get, I from his last professional bodybuilding show before he headed always try to to Mexico a week later to sucovercome the cessfully defend his title. In achieving his fourth pro win in three years, Johnson odds to make said he can and should now be considered the most successful myself better bodybuilder since his mentor for the next Joel Stubbs left the scene. After starting his season competition.’ off in June, Johnson said he’s By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
delighted that he got to close out the year with another title. “I started off in Argentina, then a week and a half after that, I went to Dubai,” Johnson recalled. “A week ago, I was in Ecuador and now I just returned from Mexico with another pro win there. It was a fantastic year for me.” Competing against nine other competitors, Johnson said he had his hands full as a few pro show winners were in the
line-up, but he was able to once again impress the judges as he defended his title. “They were happy to see me come back,” said Johnson, about the organisers, the judges and the fans, who cheered him on during the competition. “I brought a better package from last year’s show in Mexico and I became the first Bahamian to ever hold the title twice
in the same show.” Johnson thanked God for giving him the opportunity to represent the Bahamas. He said he was blessed to be a competitor in the sport competing against some of the best competitors from within the region. “From Ecuador to now, I got tighter condition wise,”he said. “If I did what I did in Mexico, I would have won Ecuador. But I’m still pleased with the results. “No matter what position I get, I always try to overcome the odds to make myself better for the next competition.” He noted that he learnt a lot of that from Stubbs, his longtime idol, who had nothing but praise for his young protege. “I am indeed proud of Jason’s accomplishments thus far in the sport of bodybuilding — Men’s Physique, to be exact,” said Stubbs, who dominated in the past as a heavyweight who brought a lot of international acclaim to The Bahamas with his enormous back. MEXICO - SEE PAGE THREE
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION TO HONOUR BOXING LEGENDS BAHAMAS Boxing Commission chairman Fred Sturrup has announced that the it’s third Hall of Fame induction event will be one of the highlights for the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s Month of activities. Sturrup, a veteran journalist, said the commission extends heartfelt appreciation to Minister Mario Bowleg and his team for providing the November sports recognition forum. The commission will hold the ceremony on Thursday, November 27, at Breezes Hotel, starting at 7pm.
“Inducted in the Bahamas Boxing Hall of Fame will be the late fistic icons Leonard “Boston Blackie” Miller and Ray Minus Jr,” revealed Sturrup, of both outstanding former boxers and trainers who will be honored posthumously as they are now deceased. ““We in the Commission take great pleasure in the opportunity to showcase boxing and its iconic figures. Previous inductees include: Elisha Obed, Gomeo Brennan, Yama Bahama, Bertram “Bert Perry” Perigord, Wilfred “Battling”Douglas and Wilfred Coakley.”
OCT VETERAN cyclist Jeff Burnside, second from left, gets his award from former BOC president Wellington Miller.
St Paul’s honour for Hall of Fame athletes By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net SUNDAY was a special day for several athletes and former athletes as they became the first to be inducted into the newly created Hall of Fame by St Paul’s Baptist Church. The 7.30am early morning service at the church on Bernard Road, Fox Hill, honoured cyclist Deacon Jeff Burnside, softball pitcher Harold
“Banker” Fitzgerald, versatile Olympia Morris and middle distance runner Minister Denise KnowlesJohnson, all retired, along with Joshua Bodie and brother and sister Burchell and Alyssa Morgan; Surai Rolle; Kimora Strachn and Lakeisha Mackey. Reverend Patrick Smith, a former outstanding volleyball player, was also honored posthumously as his wife Felicia and son Patrick Jr, accepted his award. Pastor George Bodie, a
former versatile arthlete during his heyday, said it was important for the Church to play his role in recognising the achievements of their athletes, who have excelled in sports and are still making their mark in the sand of time. Three-time Olympic long jumper turned politician Shonel Ferguson; immediate past Bahamas Olympic Committee president Wellington Miller, Bahamas FAME - SEE PAGE TWO
VOLLEYBALL NOVA ACTION
OFFICIALS BACO BANQUET
THE New Providence Volleyball Association continued its regular season ction on Monday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium with a double header played.The Warhawks won the double header over the University of the Bahamas Lady Mingoes and the men;s Titans respectively. Action continues tonight with another double. In the ladies’ 7:30 opener, the Panthers will face the Aces and the Technicians will play the Intruders in the men’s nightcap.
THE Bahamas Association of Certified Officials, in celebrating 50 years as the organization that officiates at local track and field, road running and cross country competitions, will celebrate its 50th year of existence with a banquet next month. Honoring the life of its founding president Deacon Leviticus ‘Uncle Lou’ Adderley, BACO will hold the event at the British Colonial Hotel on November 1. NOTES - SEE PAGE THREE