Two of Saint Lucia’s most promising welterweight boxers, Hervé Charlemagne and Daniel Martin, have departed for an intensive training program at the prestigious CREPS Antilles-Guyane center in Guadeloupe. The specialized sports facility in Les Abymes is renowned for cultivating elite athletic talent through comprehensive development programs that integrate sports education, animation career training, and high-performance support services including medical, nutritional, and psychological conditioning.
Both athletes have demonstrated exceptional skill at regional competitions, with Martin recently clinching victory at the 2025 OECS Boxing Championships where he played a pivotal role in securing Saint Lucia’s championship retention. Charlemagne previously led his national team to a podium finish at the Caribbean School Boys and Girls Boxing Tournament in Guyana, showcasing his technical prowess and competitive spirit.
In pre-departure statements, both boxers expressed profound appreciation for the opportunity. “This represents a transformative phase in my boxing career,” Charlemagne noted. “Training at CREPS will immerse me in superior competitive environments and professional discipline. I extend gratitude to the Boxing Association and all supporters of my potential—I am committed to rigorous training and representing Saint Lucia with honor.”
Martin shared similar enthusiasm for the developmental opportunity: “Such chances are rare and precious. I anticipate substantial learning, skill enhancement, and testing my capabilities against top-tier opponents. This program will refine my techniques and better prepare me for future challenges. Carrying the Saint Lucian flag into this experience fills me with immense pride.”
The initiative is a strategic component of the Saint Lucia Boxing Association’s (SLBA) broader mandate to provide international exposure and competitive preparation for its athletes. SLBA President David “Shakes” Christopher emphasized the program’s significance: “This immersion represents a crucial investment in the future of Saint Lucian boxing. Hervé and Daniel have demonstrated remarkable commitment, discipline, and potential. Their experience at CREPS will dramatically accelerate their development, and we expect them to return as more disciplined, technically advanced athletes ready to excel at international levels.”