Media Hail GBA For Surviving Covid-19
Ghanaian sports Journalists who habitually write or talk about boxing have commended the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) for battling and surviving the fight against the Corona virus aka Covid-19.
After 10 months of no professional boxing bouts in Ghana, the boxing body has been able to support some promoters to come up with exciting bouts to climax the season.
The promoters and boxing gyms namely; Fight Ready Promotions, Errol Hawk Management, Seconds Out Gym, Bronx Gym, Wisdom Gym, Ace Power Promotions, Box Office Promotions, Cabic Promotions and Aborigines Promotions have all contributed to the survival and revival of professional boxing in the country.
Ben Neequaye of the Graphic Sports said he was impressed as all the safety and health protocols were observed in the very first post Covid-19 bill at the Seconds Out Gym on December 17, 2020. The night exposed USA Born Ghanaian boxer Eslih Owusu who is coached by Okoe Odamtten, trainer of former WBA Welterweight champion, Ike Bazooka Quartey.
The second promotion at the same venue was on December 23, 2020 which saw the crowing of John Laryea of Bronx Gym, the Expensive Boxer as the new National Featherweight Champion.
The third promotion by Ace Power takes place at the Ga Mashie Hall of the Trust Sports Emporium on December 24, 2020, and Prince Dornu-Leiku, a sports journalist has been involved in the organization. He said it had not been easy, but at the long run, they had a smooth sailing.
Gideon ‘Jingles’ Ohiadzo, the marketing coordinator of Cabic Promotions says they have complied with all the health and safety measures and promise an interesting night on Boxing Day December 26, at the Idrowhyt Events Centre.
Alex Ntiamoah – Boakye of Box Office who is supporting many boxers to get in shape, and not get rusty said the boxers need to survive and they have succeeded in the fight against Covid -19.
Nii Nettey, a reporter at BoxingGhana who was Ring Announcer / MC in the two shows at Seconds Out Gym commended the boxers, coaches, officials and the few fans for their discipline and comportment in applying all the safety restrictions.
By Sammy Heywood Okine