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 […]

The Curaçao Boxing Association (CuraBox) was established January 5, 1977 as Curaçaose Amateur Boks Associatie (CABA), so on January 5, 2027 it will celebrate its 50th anniversary.