Papa Godett Trophy 30 di Mei 2026
On Saturdaynight, May 30, 2026, the annual boxing program “Wilson Papa Godett Trophy” will take place from 8:00 PM at the former sede of FOL (Frente Obrero Liberashon 30 di Mei), Winston Churchillweg, and is free to the public.
Wilson ‘Papa’ Godett (1932-1995) was, in addition to a trade union leader and politician, a top boxer from Curaçao.
As a boxer, Godett was successful under the name “Papa Diamante Negro” (Papa Black Diamond). He boxed against boxers such as Jack Johnson, Sugar Boy Nando, Claude Williams, Kid Fenton, Young Tunney, Sam Langford, Fernando Spallotta, Young Joe, Young Gavilan, Hugh Serville, Battling Siki, Young Quicksilver, Jota Ruiz, Brown Bomber, Flying Kid, Kid Victor, Fighting Cougah, Baby Robinson, Kid Chocolate Jr, Tiger Jones and Kid Zorro. In 1954 he became Caribbean champion and in 1955 and 1962 middleweight champion of Curacao. After his competitive career, Wilson Godett remained active as a referee in Curacao, Aruba and Jamaica until the 1990s.
18:00-19:00 (6-7 pm) Medical check & Weigh-in
20:00 – 24:00 Boxing prgram and after the last bout, the presentation of the Papa Godett trophy to the best boxer of the night based on the following criteria;
- Result counts, so must be a Winner of a real competition (participants in exhibition/ demonstration bouts are not eligible).
- All basic techniques in order. Advanced techniques regarding moving, using feints, intensity of punches, can box different distances, dictates the fight, and varies in attack and defense techniques.
- Demonstrates good sportsmanship, fair play and respect.
Matchmaking (NOT the order of the bouts and subject to change)
| S-50 | Yadiel Martis | Supreme | 2012 | 3×1.5 | T-Shendrick Held | Boca | 2012 |
| Y-55 | Dylan Sint Jago | Bonaire | 2009 | 3×3 | Ricky Guy | Pro-Fit | 2008 |
| J-65 | Dyon Chirino | Baas | 2010 | 3×2 | Qshently Held | Boca | 2010 |
| E-65 | Odei Jacoisti Fortuny | AA | 1999 | 3×3 | Manuel Pinheiro | Kapap | 1992 |
| E-65 | Ozel Mack | Baas | 2003 | 3×3 | Jundrick Jansen | Kapap | 2000 |
| J-70 | Adriel Cleofa | Baas | 2010 | 3×2 | Jayden Mogen | Boca | 2009 |
| Y-75 | Nahif Wilmans | Boca | 2009 | 3×3 | Frailin Scharbay | Pro-Fit | 2008 |
| E-75 | Jonathan Trouwloon | Pro-Fit | 2003 | 3×3 | Mustafa Okan | Kapap | 2000 |
| E-75 | Vitorio de Joode | Baas | 2007 | 3×3 | Maximillian Christiaans | Showtime | 2000 |
| E-80 | Dannylson Merced | Boca | 2003 | 3×3 | Luuk Bal | Pro-Fit | 2003 |
| E90+ | Luis Enrique Saldaña Fernandez | AA | 2005 | 3×3 | Leroy Breeschoten | Pro-Fit | 1998 |
Wilson ‘Papa’ Godett (1932-1995) was naast vakbondsleider en politicus een topbokser uit Curaçao.
Als bokser was Godett succesvol onder de naam “Papa Diamante Negro”. In 1954 werd hij Caribisch kampioen en in 1955 en 1962 won hij de middengewicht titel van Curaçao.
Het boksprogramma op 30 mei zal vanaf 20:00 uur plaats vinden bij de voormalige sede van FOL (Frente Obrero Liberashon 30 di Mei) en is gratis toegankelijk voor publiek.
Wilson ‘Papa’ Godett (1932-1995) tabata un líder sindikato, politiko i un atleta ku a destaka su mes den e deporte di bokseo aki na Kòrsou. Wilson Godett tabata éksitoso bou di e nomber di “Papa El Diamante Negro”. Na 1954 kampion di Karibe i na 1955 i 1962 kampeon di Kòrsou.
E programa di bokseo riba 30 di mei lo tuma luga 8 or PM na e sede anterior di FOL (Frente Obrero Liberashon 30 di Mei) i lo ta gratis pa un i tur.
