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Boxer Troy Williamson Faces Personal Tragedy Amidst Hurricane
16 Dec
Summary
- Hurricane Melissa destroyed boxer Troy Williamson's family home and sports bar in Jamaica.
- Williamson's family endured four days of no contact after the storm hit.
- A fundraising campaign has been launched to aid the family's recovery efforts.
British boxer Troy Williamson endured a harrowing period of uncertainty when Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, destroying his family's home and business. He faced four days of silence, anxiously awaiting news from his father and siblings in Black River. The storm, a category five, devastated the island, impacting approximately 1.5 million people and causing 28 confirmed deaths. Despite the destruction of their home and the popular G's Cool Spot sports bar, Williamson's family survived the ordeal.
Following the storm, Williamson's father managed to make contact, revealing the extent of the damage. The family home and the sports bar were completely demolished, leaving them with nowhere to live and facing the immense task of rebuilding. International aid and lenders have committed significant funds to support Jamaica's recovery, with Williamson also launching a personal fundraising campaign to assist his family with immediate needs like food and temporary shelter.
