Like father, like son.

Back in 1976, Bermudian boxer Clarence Hill hit the big-time when he won the Island's only Olympic medal, a bronze, at the Montreal Games. Now a quarter of a century later his offspring is set to step into the ring.

Jahmaka Gibbons will follow in his father's footsteps when he makes his debut as boxing returns to Bermuda next month.

Organised by Second Wind Promotions, and in conjunction with boxing gyms around the Island, the fight night at CedarBridge Gym on June 2 will feature 11 bouts, including three involving overseas boxers.

Gibbons has been paired against fellow Islander Kevin Smith and promoter Leon Raynor Snr. said it was a fight not to be missed.

Referring to Gibbons, Raynor said: "This guy is bigger, and hopefully, better than Clarence. He catches on real fast. He's a big fella -- he's around 225 to 230-lbs and stands about 6ft 4in -- he has two inches over his father.

"Kevin Smith has fought down on Front Street a couple of times. He has won and he has lost. The last time he stopped his opponent.'' Meanwhile, Jeff Richardson is set to go up against Dean Liburd.

"Dean was boxing 15 years ago as a little boy, now he is a big boy,'' said Raynor. "Richardson has fought twice and lost twice, but on the last card he fought, although he was on the losing end, he was the Fighter of the Night.'' Also donning the gloves will be Muselous Moniz and Justin Anderson.

"Moniz is 125-lbs of pure speed. One of the reasons I am doing this is because of Justin Anderson, he is about five or six years Muselous' senior but they are in the same weight category,'' Raynor said.

"This is a young man from Somerset and he is very good. He is a tiny little fella, but he is very good. He hasn't fought before but he has been very good in the gym.'' Bruno Parker will be aiming to make up for lost time when he steps between the ropes.

"Parker is a karate boxer. He was disappointed when on the last card we were not able to get an opponent for him, but we have Marvin Chico Babon this time,'' Raynor said.

Also on the bill are super-heavyweights Ben Perrin and Tafari Maxwell -- two fighters weighing over 200-lbs and standing more than 6ft tall.

"Then we have a middleweight bout featuring Azeem Pitcher, who has won his last two bouts, and Lynden Woods,'' added Raynor.

"This promises to be a good test for Azeem, who may, if he does well, get an international bout next time.'' The experienced John Philpott is scheduled to fight Jonathan Ingham.

"Philpott is a veteran from back in the old days. He has a good record and is a real technical guy,'' said Raynor.

Ladies will also be featured on next month's card -- Claire Adams, a masseuse from Somerset, taking on Nicole Burchall who won her last bout.

Three Bermudians will be going up against foreign oppostion on the night.

"Jimmy Zenguiz will be fighting Bermuda's Trace Easton in the super-middleweight division,'' said Raynor. "We have Lenworth Pratt going against Bermuda's Carlton Simmons in the super-heavyweight division and we have finally found someone who is going to stand up to our Jerome Caines and that is John Ortiz.'' Raynor said the Americans would provide a good test for the local boys.

"As far as their experience is concerned, they far surpass all of our guys.

They have each had around 10 fights,'' he said.

One of the highlights of the night could be Easton's fight.

"This is only Easton's third fight. We didn't dare do that 15 years ago -- you needed about 10 or 15 fights. But the potential we see in this young man makes us think it is worth it for him to go to the next level,'' said Raynor.

Ready to rumble: Fight promoter Leon Raynor will introduce some new faces and old when he puts on an 11-bout card at CedarBridge Gym next month.