Former heavyweight champ buried with honors in Jamaica
Former heavyweight champion of the world Trevor Berbick was buried over the weekend with a pair of red boxing gloves and robe in the family plot at Norwich, Portland, Jamaica.
Family and friends from the island and abroad, along with local politicians and other distinguished guests, packed the Christ Church in Port Antonio on the northeast coast at a service commemorating the life and career of the one-time champ.
Leroy Brown of the Jamaica Boxing Board praised Berbick’s achievements and said, according to the Sunday Gleaner, that he had “determination and discipline second to none… He had a dream of building a boxing gym in Portland, for the youth of the various communities. Unfortunately he was robbed of that opportunity as a result of his brutal death. However, we at the Jamaica Boxing Board was determined to fulfill that dream and every attempt will be made to ensure that the gym is built.”
“It would be wonderful and fitting if Portland could once again defy the odds and produce another world champion,â€? he added, “this time from the Trevor Berbick Memorial Gym.”
Berbick’s sisters, Elaine and Beverly, fought back tears at the service honoring their brother, who they said was inspirational in their upbringing, offering “advice and counseling amid his own problems.â€?
“Our brother has created a positive impact, on the lives of not [only] us family members, but also those who have come to know him,” they said. “This family remains committed and loyal, and there is enough love left within us to fill this church.”
Reverend Georgia Jervis gave a stirring sermon where challenged mourners to “be our brother’s keeper.” She also said that “Jamaica needs healing and we can start it here.”
My uncle is the best world champ to me at heart.He was my uncle and i miss him dearly.I will never got a chance to meet him thnaks to the men responsible for this.My dad went to the funeral he won’t be back until November 14th.May my uncle rest in peace.I love you Trevor.
Your Niece, Brianna
when trevor was on he was tough to beat.when ali picked him for his last fight to see what he had left i was surprised ,i knew that berbrick was one of the best at the time and would win that bout.by ali choseing him,it says alot about trevors skill. Rest in Peace Champ…
Rest In Peace, Mr. Berbick. You’re with God now.
I am Trevor Berbick’s daughter Anita. To all those that wish to post something about my father, please do so by signing the guestbook on the website we currently have up.
I can be reached at: trevor_berbick@yahoo.com or BerbickKids@yahoo.com
The website we are trying to develop without the help of a web designer is: http://www.trevorberbick.org
Also, there is a blog on here that has over 50 posts on it so far, concerning my dad. Here is the link: http://blog.thesweetscience.com/2006/10/30/trevor-berbick-was-no-legend/
“Let no one weep for me, or celebrate my funeral with mourning; for I still live, as I pass to and fro through the mouths of men�
With love & respect for the sport, and eternal love for my father – I remain,
Anita Berbick
I appriciate that you people think good thoughts about my uncle. May he rest in peace.
Thank you. I really appreciate all of the love and respect everybody has shown to my father. Not only did he manage to attain the heavy weight championship of the world title, but he also managed to be the best dad in the world . He will be so missed.
Trisha Berbick
So sorry to hear what happen to Trevor My Condolances to ALL the Family ,Jefry, pep pep,marcia, dampa …i,m from norwich too ,& i morn this tragedy& i,m gonna try to come home & visit the gravesite . REST IN PEACE CHAMP . LOVE Gary Nesta Pine………………. WE LOVE YOU
If any of you visit the “Find A Grave” website and type in Trevor Berbick’s name;you will find an opportunity to review photos of him there and perhaps leave a message of Memorial for him. Respectfully Submitted,Arnold D.Mackey.