Greater Accra is no doubt the hub of boxing in Ghana. The number of boxing clubs within Greater Accra outnumber the sum of clubs in the remaining fifteen regions of Ghana.
Boxing Clubs train in various settings; indoor, open air or combined spaces.
Jamestown Boxing Club, named after one of the oldest towns in Accra is the “baby” of all clubs within the Region, and arguably the youngest boxing club in Ghana.
Jamestown Boxing Club opened it’s first training on the 19th of July, 2021 after a break away from SeaView Boxing Club. Two coaches, 25 boxers and executive board make up the founding group. The 25 boxers consist of two (2) Professionals, 13 Amateurs (12 boys and 1 female) and 10 Juveniles (6 boys and 4 girls).
Jamestown Boxing Club (JTBC) trains twice daily, morning sessions runs from 6:00am to 9 :00 am and evening session at 3:00pm – 5:30pm.
The club is headed by Coach Ransford Amugi. He revealed that although they have been in existence for only close to a year, they have achieved so much and believe their future is bright. As a unit their vision is to develop boxers who will make their way into the Ghana National Team and represent Ghana at International Tournaments like the African Games, World championships, Commonwealth and Olympic games. The crew is also aiming high for a world title via their two pro boxers.
Jamestown Boxing Club prepares their boxers using boxer specific teaching techniques. Coach Randy explained that he and his coaching staff observe and draw inspiration from American and Cuban boxing styles. They always prepare themselves and do not wait for upcoming competitions.
Jamestown Boxing Club is inviting all interested in learning boxing to come and sign up for free. Their registration system includes picking up a form from their Secretary Mr. Samuel Abraham, who also doubles as their Public Relations Officer.
Learning boxing at JTBC will be an exciting time for you as they have a great community of boxers from within Jamestown, Mamprobi, Tema, Agbobloshie and Timber Market.
Boxers from far distance who are serious about the sport are helped by the club to secure accommodation nearby at the boxer’s own cost.
Some notable boxers from the club include Ghana professional boxer Gabriel Coffie, Amateurs : Sarah Apew , Africanus Kotey Neequaye and Samuel Plange.
Gabriel Coffie, one of the senior boxers at the club wants Ghana to watch out for them as they are invested in making a name for themselves as a club.
Jamestown Boxing Club is managed by Mr. Laud Bannerman and Emmanuel Mills.
Speaking about their prospects, the confident Coach Nuhu Nortey said, “People may not see what we are doing, we are here day and night training the team and soon we will blow!”
He also declared, “We are here to make an impact on Ghana Boxing!”
The boxing club trains inside the AMA compound at the old City Engineers.