Young rising amateur boxer, Mathias Ashitey, is full of hope and confidence to grab this year’s Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Boxer of the Year Award.
In an interview on Omashi TV’s program “The Big Fight Night,” he said, “I deserve this opportunity because I have worked tirelessly. I reached the Round of 16 at the World Youth Boxing Championship in Montenegro, won gold at the African Youth Championship in Guinea, where I won every match, and secured another gold at the individual championship in Accra. I truly believe that I am the one who will win.”
According to Ashitey, he has always dreamt of being a champion, not just an ordinary boxer, but someone who will achieve for the nation. He takes inspiration from other heroes like Michael Abban, Joseph Commey, and Samuel Taky, who won an Olympic bronze medal.
Ashitey said growing up, he visited many gyms in Bukom and Jamestown before landing at the Black Panthers Gym, where he has learnt a lot, apart from boxing rudiments. He thanked his trainer, Coach Ebenezer Adje, for the support and encouragement that led to his nomination by SWAG.
“I thank SWAG members for the nomination and know this would propel me to my dream destination at the World Olympic and Commonwealth Games,” he expressed.
The Kinbu SHS form three student is studying Visual Arts and appreciates the combination of sports and education.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
