Aspiring president of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Mr. Ivan Bruce-Cudjoe was mobbed by boxing fans when he made a surprise stopover at Atukpai in Accra to join in the celebration of the birthday party of Nii Gonti Adjor II, aka Nii Adama Addy, as well as to show his love and support for amateur boxing.
The party attracted a number of boxing fans, including veteran consultant and technical expert Mr. Yoofi Boham, ITO, George Lamptey, and executives of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), notably Solomon Otoo. Coach Vincent Akai Nettey, Coach Elvis Robertson, Coach Believer. Coach Augustus Dodoo aka One Life. Coach Mahama. Coach Laryea, Coach Ebenezer Adjei aka Killer, and Ayitey Powers.
Also noticed among the large crowd were boxers Derrick Quaye aka Show Love, Ezekeiel Annan, and Joseph Frimpong, who participated in the Black Bombers versus Metro Detroit Golden Gloves encounter.
The party was well attended by the dzaasetse, asafoatsemen and asafoayemen of Atukpai and Gbese alongside family members and friends.
Also present were staff of Omashi Media and The Gym, a sports facility that Nii Gonti built for the community of Atukpai who love boxing.
Atukpai has produced many young champions, notably Theophilus Allotey aka Theo Lopez and Olympic bronze medalist Samuel Takyi aka Ring Warrior.
Ivan Bruce-Cudjoe expressed that the amateur level of Ghana Boxing needs to be strengthened for a solid foundation for professional boxing.
He assured the GBF of effective collaboration and cooperation when he becomes leader of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA).
“We need each other to build Ghana Boxing, and I am ever ready to work with everyone,” he said.
He commended the GBF for engaging the Metro Detroit Golden Gloves. hoping for more international matches to keep the Black Bombers and Black Rockets in shape and condition.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
