Cabic Boxing Promotions and Management have been named 2018 Promoters of the Year by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG).
The boxing outfit which bounced on the scene in their first season organized quality events and were very particular with the media.
Cabic brought to Ghana quality and durable boxers to challenge their two World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa champions in super welterweight Patrick Allotey and heavyweight Richard Harrison.
During the year under review, Cabic organized three quality programmes at the Bukom Boxing Arena and excelled with entertainment also by Efe Kyzz and Papa Row.
They also have a social responsibility programme to fight against drug abuse among sportsmen and women and the youth.
Ivan Bruce Cudjoe said before the award was given that, they remain focused and committed to giving Ghana a world title in 2019 and also reducing people who use drugs in the country.
Mohammed Amin Lamptey, PRO of Cabic on his part thanked the boxing fans who made the sport exciting last year. He noted that Cabic will continue to bring to Ghana the best boxers in Africa.
Other boxing promoters who excited boxing fans in 2018 included Baby Jet Promotions, Dons Promotions, E & J Promotions, Rising Star Africa Promotions and the GBA with the Bukom Fist of Fury series.
Meanwhile, Isaac Dogboe and Richard Commey have been nominated for the SWAG Boxer of the Year. Dogboe who won and lost the WBO junior featherweight title is also in contention for the SWAG Sports Personality of the Year.
By Sammy Heywood Okine