President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) Bernard Quartey, has assured Ghanaians that the boxers representing Ghana will do well at the 13th African Games also called Accra 2023.
Speaking to Yours Truly on Saturday at the Trust Sports Emporium where the Ghana Judo Federation is based, he said the 13th African Games has been successful so far and very interesting despite many fans not watching the Karate competition.
According to him, Boxing will be different and attract more fans because most of the boxers have their backyards a few kilometers from the fight venue.so it will not shock that many people will watch the Boxing.
Also Boxing is a traditional sport in Ghana and many people love the sport.
Mr. Quartey said security would be tight during Boxing matches at the Bukom Boxing Arena because the Local Organising Committee (LOC) wants a clean, fair and successful event.
He said Ghana has a blend of experience and young boxers in camp who are seriously targeting the gold medal.
He named some boxers to watch as Mohammed Aryeetey, Samuel Takyi, Joseph Commey, Abu Kamoko, Abdul Baki Adams, Henry Malm, Jonathan Tetteh and female Light Flyweight, Janet Acquah.
He promised that most of Ghana boxers will enter the medal zone..
“We are hosting and winning in Boxing. I assure you that the Black Bombers and Hitters will excel. Even our slots were cut because we wanted to feature at all weight categories” he expressed.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
