CEO of BOXUP, Dr. Stephen Addison says regular training is the investment boxers have to do and the harvest is the splendid display and success that leads to the Bank.
Speaking to Yours Truly in an exclusive chat, he charged boxers never to lose hope but keep on trying and training and learning new tricks and techniques in the gym.
Dr. Addison, a former British Cruiserweight who is sponsoring the national youth boxing team, the Black Rockets at the IBA Youth World Championship believes Ghana has great boxing heritage as he has seen more exciting and entertaining young boxers who are emulating Professor Azumah Nelson, Joshua ‘The Hitman’ Clottey, Ike ‘Bazooka’ Quartey Isaac Dogboe and other world champions.
He noted that the future is bourgeoning for Ghana boxing and the boxers must be determined, dedicated and disciplined to produce the quality and success.
Ghana’s Black Rockets are among over 88 countries, made up of over 660 boxers competing in the global tournament in Budva, Montenegro.
National Federations have responded exceptionally, with a high number of entries that will take part in the upcoming 2024 IBA Youth World Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro.
The IBA Youth World Boxing Championship is an amateur boxing competition organised by the International Boxing Association (IBA), the sport’s governing body, for Youth competitors – ages 17 to19 years.
The prestigious youth event is set to take place from 20 October through to 6 November 2024, organized by the Montenegro Boxing Association.
The International Boxing Association (IBA) is offering unprecedented support to the participating teams of IBA Youth Men’s and Women’s World Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro, covering accommodation costs for all partaking boxers and for 3 coaches per National Federation.