Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) to make Black Bombers attractive and winsome – Mustapha Nettey

The Treasurer of the newly constituted Ghana Boxing Federation. Mr. Mustapha Nettey has explained that the rebranding of Ghana amateur boxing is to reset from the base to the top.

He explained that coaches will be given free hand to operate after they have undergone some retraining while a new crop of boxers would be selected to form the nucleus of the. National Boxing Team, the Black Bombers who are going to be camped in both residential and non residential programmes as well as arrange international training tours for them.

Speaking on Omashi TV programme. The Big Fight Night. Mr. Nettey who is an accomplished ring announcer and boxing administrator said the new federation has a very good balanced team of tried and tested personalities like Nii Adama Addy aka Nii Gonti Adjor 1 two times coach / manager to grab world titles and owner of The Gym. Mr. Solomon Otoo an international match maker and popular boxing trainer in Bukom. Ms Sarah Lotus Asare daughter of the famous Coach Dr. Ofori Asare. African Representatives of WBC Cares and Mr. George Lamptey who comes with massive experience as a security expert and recognised international technical officer.

Mr. Dauda Fuseni the president is also a qualified administrator and experienced boxing manager with ideas. The solid team would be supported by committees to make their job easy and quick

He expressed that everyone has something to offer and would be given the chance

Mr. Mustapha Nettey hinted that one of the plans of the new administration is regional integration to allow other towns and centres to host events

“Ghana Boxing is big and special. Others have come to lead. This is our time and we want to make our term memorable by changing old practices to new modern models,” he stated

He emphasized that the new GBF will be attractive to sponsors both locally and internationally.

“Our ultimate goal is to win more medals at international competitions. especially the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Senegal and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. USA as well as restore the image and respect for Ghana Boxing” he added.

 By Sammy Heywood Okine