The coaches and three boxers who won three gold medals at the recent 2025 African Youth Championship have paid a special call on the CEO of Base Pharmacy, Mr. Jonathan Nii Odartey Badoo, also known as Bra Joe, at an impressive ceremony in Accra.
He welcomed the Black Rockets and the Ghana Boxing Federation, represented by Vice President Alhaji Dauda Fuseni. Treasurer Mustapha Nettey and head trainer Charles Quarte, who officially presented the three gold medals and the trophy won at the recent African Youth Boxing Championship in Conakry, Guinea.”
The three boxers, Mathias Ashitey, Desmond Papp, and Dowuona, led by Coach Joseph Martey, proved that they are from Accra, Ghana, and were hot and tough to handle.
The boys from Ga Mashie were strong, fast, and overpowered all opposition.
Mr. Badoo advised them not to feel swollen-headed but to train harder and obey the instructions of the coaches, as there are bigger battles ahead.
He cautioned the Black Rockets to be disciplined and promised to support them further after gifting them $1,000.
Alhaji Dauda Fuseni and Mustapha Nettey thanked and assured that the boxers are going to be taken good care of and be guided to qualify for the Youth Olympic Games and the 2028 LA Games, ass well as the World Championships.
Alhaji Fuseni appealed to the government and other agencies to support Amateur Boxing, because they have proved and continue to project Ghana.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
