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Emmanuel Quaye cautions boxers to be health and safety conscious

 

Nii Kwashi Kwei Nsro (Emmanuel Quaye) has called on the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) to be strict on medical issues concerning professional boxers and ensure regular check ups.

Speaking on the death of popular boxer. Ernest Akushey aka Bahubali he expressed that ignorance is making people lose their lives.

The Canada based businessman said boxers must get the right training from the right trainers and coaches to avoid sudden deaths

Quaye, who was once upon a time Vice Chairman of the Greater Accra Region Amateur Boxing Association expressed that the nation currently does not have super stars who can emulate former champions.

He observed that the amateur team is not strong because there had not been contests to select the best boxers, while there are only a few promotions for professional boxers, making them not to prepare adequately.

He was concerned about the sudden death of the Chorkor based Bahubali and advised boxers to be concerned about their health.

Nii Kwei Nsro called for an Election to make the Ghana Boxing Authority stable in managing their affairs.

"There are problems that must be solved so we need reforms and new ideas" he stressed.

He advised the GBA to be strict on health matters, and boxers must also be interested in knowing their health status and be safe.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

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