After years competing at the amateur and white-collar levels, veteran Saint Lucian boxer Marvin “The Artist” Anthony is gearing up for a career-defining milestone: his long-awaited professional debut, a comeback bid that has been years in the making.
The 36-year-old Britain-based middleweight, who competes at the 75-kilogram weight class, has returned to full-time training under long-time coach Tony Velinor at London’s Ringtone Boxing Gym, targeting a first professional bout before the calendar flips to 2026. But to turn this years-old dream into a reality, Anthony is reaching out to the public for critical financial backing to cover the training, logistics, and regulatory costs required to make his professional transition.
Anthony’s last trip into the ring came in late 2024, when he claimed a second-round TKO victory over Dean Amu Siame at a white-collar boxing event hosted at PRYZM Kingston in London. A powerful, well-timed right hook sealed the win, marking Anthony’s second victory of that year. At the time, he framed his work around nurturing young boxing talent, but left the door open to a return to competitive action if he could secure the funding needed to step up to the professional ranks.
Now, that open door has become a clear path forward. Anthony’s official fundraising campaign frames the boxer as a dedicated competitor poised for success, framing his professional bid as a source of pride for his home nation. “Marvin Anthony is a warrior, and he needs your financial help to get him over the line for his professional debut,” the campaign reads. “He is a sure winner, and it’s about time he goes professionally as a boxer! Help make this dream come true, not just for him but for our beloved island Saint Lucia. Please invest in a winner today!”
In an interview with *St Lucia Times*, Anthony emphasized that boxing demands unwavering commitment, noting that very few professional boxers have emerged from his Caribbean home nation. Balancing his roles as a personal trainer, youth boxing coach, and father of two, Anthony said he feels a deep sense of obligation to see his professional dream through. “Boxing is a serious sport,” he said. “No one else [from Saint Lucia] is pursuing it. I believe I’m obligated to finish what I started. Tony is the man for the job. He’s always in my corner.”
As Anthony enters the closing stretch of his second decade involved in competitive boxing, his upcoming debut will not only mark a personal milestone but also a historic step for Saint Lucian boxing, should he secure the support he needs to make the jump.