Sports Writers Of Ghana Association (SWAG) Boxer of the year 2025, Mathias Ashitey of the Black Panthers Boxing Club, was adjudged best boxer at the Individual Amateur Championship organized by the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF).
He beat Caleb Mensah of Wisdom Boxing Club in the final of the competition, which attracted a large patronage, including guests from China, France, and Spain.
13 bouts were held, and out of the 26 boxers who displayed in the ring, Ashitey stole the show with his superb boxing. His footwork, punches, jabs, dodging, head movement, and intelligence on the canvas were too much and exciting to watch.
He gave boxing fans much to cheer about, and it was not surprising that he was picked as one of the best boxers on the night. However, for many boxing fans, his style is more advanced than others.
Two other boxers who did very well were Ebenezer Ankrah, also from the Black Panthers Gym, and smallish Daniel Amoo from the Sea View Gym.
The 2026 Ghana Boxing Federation Individual Championship has been commended by boxing fans, and President Dauda Fuseni has been hailed, together with his board, for their splendid organization.
In another development, Nii Gonti Adjor I, aka Nii Adama Addy, Chief of Atukpai, a boxing committee, and CEO of Omashi Media, has been congratulated for his singular effort in making sure things were done at the right time to ensure a successful programme.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
