Boxing Arena Project Design Done - Sports Minister.

The Minister for Youth and Sports Dr. Mustapha Ahmed insist President John Dramani Mahama will fulfill his promise to the people of Bukom.

The president promised the people of Bukom in a political campaign in October 2014 a modern boxing arena.

But after almost two years, his words seem to be far from yielding edible fruits.

Earlier this week, president of the Boxing Federation Peter Zoenes reminded the president of his pledge he made to the people of Bukom and boxing fans across the country, and called on him to honour his promise.

“We are all aware of the promises that were made and it was our hope and expectations that at least the boxing arena concept will materialize but we haven’t seen that yet. We can’t rule it out, but I believe that it all depends ont the commitment and will power to let that become a reality.” Peter Zoenes said.

And Dr. Mustapha has responded that the words were not spoken in vacuum. He said the project is on course.

“I think very soon we will move from the drawing board to the field. The designs and everything are almost done and shortly, within the next year we will go to the field and cut sod for work to begin,” the Sports Minister told Joy FM.

“I just want to tell the people that we are on course for the project.” He added.

Many people are pessimistic the words are political talks, but Mr. Mustapha insist work will begin soon.

“Well I am telling you what I know. Very soon we will cut sod to begin the project so I don’t know what is meant by a political talk.

“Perhaps it is politics to make the announcement, it is also politics to initiate the project, it is politics to complete the project and it is politics to even commission and put it to use.” He explained.

Boxing Arena Project Design Done - Sports Minister.

Joshua Clottey Hints At Ending Career

Former Welterweight champion Joshua Clottey has disclosed his intentions of ending his career as a boxer after the demise of his trainer, Godwin Nii Dzanie popularly known as ‘Alloway’.

‘Alloway’ passed away on Saturday after battling with Typhoid fever for three months at the age of 56.

The respected Ghanaian boxing trainer had previously handled Azumah Nelson and Joseph Agbeko, and according to Joshua Clottey, he drew inspiration from his coach who was in the boxing arena for about four decades.

And Joshua Clottey believes the death of his trainer was spiritual and it has affected him so much that he will in no time announce his retirement from boxing.

“I am very sad for the death of ‘Alloway’, a trainer who feels for his boxer. There were several times he wept when I was about going into the ring, because felt for me and that motivated me a lot,” he told Asempa FM

“I don’t think it was Typhoid fever that killed him, there might be more to it like spiritual something. Typhoid is curable, but his was something that we couldn’t help it.

“He would go the hospital and doctors would discharge him after sometime, but immediately he gets home the disease will recur.

“I even made attempt to secure him a visa to USA to be at my corner for a bout so that I could get him medical treatment overseas, but I realised he couldn’t walk due to the sickness, so I couldn’t proceed.  It is a sad story that someone out of hatred could plot a hero’s downfall for no reason.” he noted.

Joshua Clottey Hints At Ending Career