Many Ghanaian boxers, their trainers and fans are not happy with the current state of the sport in the nation.
The first post Covid-19 bill to be staged by Ace Power Promotions has been postponed by the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) as they are not ready for the testing of participants of the promotion, including boxers, officials and media.
According to Prince Dornu – Leiku, Media Officer of Ace Power Promotions, they have been preparing feverishly for their maiden boxing night, only to be informed that testing of the 18 boxers on the bill will not be possible before Sunday, the fight day.
He said the GBA has suggested that the boxers should be tested next week, meaning the bout will not come on.
“We express our discontent to the GBA and hope to rectify things now and in the future. All plans remain same when ready. We shall communicate further information as our board meets to deliberate’ said Mr. Adae Amoako, CEO of Ace Power Promotions.
Alex Ntiamoah – Boakye of Box Office who is co staging the fight night with Ace Power said they are disappointed, because other countries like UK, USA, Tanzania and UAE are having professional bouts and their governments are helping to abide by the health and safety protocols.
“In as much as we want to prevent the spread of the Covid-19, so we should think what’s possible as the same time as well as to sustain the industry, and for that matter those whose livelihood depends on the sport of boxing to survive” he expressed.
Meanwhile, the GBA is inviting all promoters and stakeholders to an important meeting on Monday, November, 30, 2020 at its office at the Trust Sports Emporium in Accra at 12.30pm to deliberate on the government directives.
By Sammy Heywood Okine