The reconstituted Executive Board of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) led by Acting President Roger Barnor and heads of the major stakeholders on Tuesday met the Director General of the National Sports Authority, Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah at his office at the Accra Sports Stadium.

It was a fruitful discussion on the roadmap to fulfill recommendations of the Ministerial Committee that investigated the death of the Nigerian Boxer and shortcomings of the Ghana Boxing Authority under former President Abraham Neequaye..

The meeting focused on the current state of boxing in Ghana and ways to further enhance support for the sport.

The Acting President Roger Barnor of the GBA presented a pair of gloves to the DG of the NSA signifying trust, respect, love, tranquility, unity among their rank and file as well as readiness to work with the NSA in putting the recommendations and desired structures in place.

The gloves presentation was also a mark of respect and recognition for his efforts in championing sports excellence across various disciplines

The GBA were much concerned about their Extraordinary Congress scheduled for July 19 and the future of Ghana Boxing, especially what happens after the expiration of the current administration on July 22. They were confident of having the capabilities to support the NSA in implementing the recommendations.

Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah assured the boxing fraternity that he will confer and consult with the Minister of Sports and Recreation and write to the GBA very soon on the way forward. He also promised to get copies of the report on the investigations on the death of the Nigerian boxer to the GBA.

Present at the meeting were Lawrence Carl Lokko, Micheal Tetteh aka Golden Mike. Nii Gonti Adjor 1, Mr. Laryea, Alhaji Toffik, Mr. Shadrack Acquaye all Board members, Lord Akwei (Treasurer), Ayitey Powers (Voice of Professional Boxers), Charles Quartey (coaches), Alhaji Zaid (managers) and Alex Ntiamoah-Boakye (promoters), Rasheed Williams aka Believer (matchmakers) representing the various stakeholders respectively as well as, Andrew Nortey (PRO), Solomon Otoo 'Mangola', Dauda Fuseni, Ernest Ofori and Percy Oblitei Commey were all in attendance.

Mr. Gideon Hammond, Deputy Director General and Mr. Charles Amofa, PRO of the NSA also sat in the cool friendly meeting.

By Sammy Heywood Okine