PATRICK 'the Centerville Assassin' Strachan has formed the Retired Boxers Association.

Formed earlier this month, the association hopes to provide a forum for the ex-boxers to fellowship on a quarterly basis.

While Strachan spearheaded the formation and will serve as the inaugural chairman of the board, the other members are Wellington Miller as the vice chairman; Paul Thompson as treasurer and Ikenna Johnson as secretary.

The officers will serve on the board for a period of two years, after which the elections will be held for the new slate of officers.

The RBA is a non-profit organisation and will meet on a monthly basis. Membership is opened to all ex-boxers, trainers, managers, promoters and both amateur and professional boxers.

The purpose of the RBA is as follows:

• To foster and promote the good and general welfare of the retired boxer, corner-men, trainers, managers and referees.

• To take care of the sick and disabled retired boxer who may be in distress, by means of contribution within the means and to the best of the association's ability.

• To take an active interest in the administration of all the laws that affect the sport of boxing in the Bahamas.

• To ensure that its members are given the recognition deserving of their past efforts.

• To protect the active boxers to the best of the association's ability.