The Tribune

By RENALDO DORSETT

Sports Reporter

rdorsett@tribunemedia.net

ONE of the biggest names in local professional boxing, Meacher “Pain” Major is getting ready to step back into the ring for a rematch 10 years in the making.

Major is slated to take on Glenroy Beckford of Jamaica in the “Caribbean Showdown,” at a date and venue to be named later pending sanctioning.

Major, 33, sports a pro record of 21-6-1 with four KOs. Backed by a new promotional company, he said his fans will have much to look forward to in his return to the ring.

“People can expect a great exciting event. I’m excited to be back, I have a lot of people to thank. First I like to thank Almighty God. I’m excited for my new team and I’d like to thank Sports Nutrition Bahamas, we’re looking forward to putting on a great show,” he said.

“I’m returning to the ring and it’s something I love doing and hopefully I can inspire a new generation at the Major Pain Boxing Club.”

The duo first faced each other in September of 2005 at the Wyndham Nassau Beach Resort when Major won via second round TKO.

“I’m going to take it to the next level,” he said. “I know he’s coming in thinking this is a grudge match. I think he was robbed so I have to really make a statement this time around. Bahamian fans won’t want to miss this fight. As soon as we get set on a sanctioned date. I’m really excited about it and I’m going to be ready to go.”

In his last fight, Major suffered “torn ligaments” in his right foot during his match against Roger Rosa at “Pain and Glory Part II: The Revenge” in December 2014.

Major, who turned pro in 2000 after a successful amateur career under the tutelage of Ray Minus Jr, fought to a no contest in the rematch against Rosa in their December 13, 2013 match.

Major won an unanimous sixth round decision at the Rainforest Theatre in the first bout.

Major has since formed the Major Pain Boxing Club next to Super Value on Top of the Hill, Mackey Street.

“With all of the problems going on in our country, I just want to be able to help the youth in our society. I just want to continue what I’ve always been doing with the youths in our society. With the club, I can get some more competitive boxers in the amateur system,” he said.

“It’s about that generation and inspiring them because the young guys I train they inspire me. There are a lot of great upcoming young fighters that are really sharp. I’m just happy to be back in the boxing ring.”