Vice-presidential aspirant in the upcoming Ghana Boxing Association (GBA) elections, Ellis Quaye, believes he has the experience and track record to help restore Ghana boxing to greater heights.
The elections come at a crucial period for the sport following recent challenges, including the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Olusegun Olanrewaju after a bout in Ghana, an incident that sparked renewed discussions about the future and governance of boxing in the country.
Speaking to Citi Sports, Quaye explained that his long-standing involvement in the sport and proven achievements make him a strong candidate for the position.
According to him, his boxing journey dates back to 1995 in the United Kingdom, where he worked closely with several fighters who went on to become champions.
Quaye highlighted his role in developing boxers, organizing major title fights and helping raise the profile of the sport both in the UK and later in Ghana.
“I’ve been interested in boxing for quite a while now. I got into boxing in 1995 in the UK. I’ve worked with a lot of boxers and we’ve produced champions, including Commonwealth champions. We’ve staged major title fights and when I came to Ghana, we continued doing the same thing.”
The boxing administrator acknowledged the difficult period Ghana boxing has endured in recent times but praised the Interim Management Committee (IMC) for steering the sport towards fresh elections.
He believes the sport was beginning to gain momentum before recent setbacks slowed its progress.
Quaye also pointed to his achievements since joining forces with KABEC in 2018, noting that they successfully promoted several high-profile bouts, including WBO, WBC and African title fights.
According to him, those efforts contributed significantly to boxing’s growth in Ghana and earned them recognition from the Sports Writers Association of Ghana.
“Everybody believes they can do something for Ghana boxing, but we came and actually did something. We promoted major WBO, WBC and African title fights and those efforts earned us SWAG recognition as the best promoters in Ghana.”
Quaye says the experience gained over the years places him in a strong position to contribute meaningfully to the next administration.
He insists there is still enormous potential within Ghana boxing and believes the incoming leadership can build a stronger structure that benefits fighters, promoters and the sport as a whole.
“With the knowledge and experience we have gathered, there are many things we can do to improve Ghana boxing. We believe this new board can help shape a better future for the sport.”
As the GBA elections draw closer, Quaye has positioned himself as a candidate focused on experience, development and restoring the momentum that once saw Ghana boxing regarded as one of Africa’s strongest boxing nations.
