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GBA/CSA to hunt for
boxing talents
Accra, June 18, Ghanadot/GNA – The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA)
has in conjunction with the Commonwealth Sports Awards
initiated a new boxing project dubbed “African Prospects”
designed to unearth boxing talents and potential champions
for Ghana and Africa.
The project, which will also receive backing from Gateway
Broadcasting Services (GBS) and Sikaprix Boxing Promotions
will commence on July, 28, at the Lebanon House in Accra.
Al Hamilton, Chairman of the Commonwealth Sports Awards, one
of the major partners in the project told GNA Sports in an
interview from his London base that, the project which is at
the pilot stage will seek to identify boxing talents, who
have the qualities of world champions.
He said the identified boxers will be groomed and provided
with the necessary support to storm the world stage.
Al Hamilton stated that five high profile bouts made up of
two Africa Boxing Union (ABU) championship fights and
International Boxing Federation (IBF) Inter-Continental
titles will be on sale for boxing fans.
He however said names of the boxers on the bill will not be
disclosed now since negotiations are still ongoing.
According to Al Hamilton, plans are in place to extend the
projects to other African countries such as Uganda, Kenya
and others on the continent.
Al Hamilton said the extension of the programme to other
African countries will however depend largely on the success
of the maiden edition in Accra.
GNA
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