The president of the Bahamas Boxing Federation, Vincent Strachan, expressed his condolences to the family of Nathaniel Knowles, who recently passed away. Strachan praised Knowles' numerous contributions to boxing and his country, mentioning his role as the first Bahamian boxer to win a match at the 1972 Olympic Games. He also highlighted Knowles' impact as a coach and mentor, stating that he will be deeply missed by the sports community.