Mohammed Amin Lamptey Laments Decline in Ghana Boxing Structure
Director of Communications at the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Mohammed Amin Lamptey, has voiced concern over the current state of boxing in the country, describing the system as unstable and in urgent need of reform.
The remarks come at a time when boxing stakeholders continue to express concern over inadequate support for the sport, despite Ghana’s rich boxing heritage and past global successes.
Speaking in an interview on Sportsnite on Asempa FM, Lamptey compared the present landscape to the golden era of Ghanaian boxing, which produced world champions like Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, Joshua Clottey, and others.
“Our boxing system is unstable compared to the era of Azumah Nelson, Joshua Clottey, and others,” Lamptey said. “After the 10 world champions we have produced, what have we done for boxing even in terms of infrastructure and logistics?”
He highlighted the lack of sustainable investment in facilities, training equipment, and development programs, which he believes has contributed to the decline in Ghana’s international boxing stature.
“We have a very shaky system and we need to do the right things,” he continued. “We need to start with the novices.”
Lamptey stressed that revamping the grassroots is crucial if Ghana is to regain its dominance on the global boxing stage. He called for a deliberate and coordinated national effort to support young talents and establish a robust system that can consistently produce elite fighters.
