The immediate past Mayor of Accra, Hon. Mohammed Adjei Sowah, through his MAS Foundation, donated to the Greater Accra Boxing Association (GABA) and the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
The day also marked International Day of Sport. The former Mayor addressed the gathering, stating that the intention was to help develop grassroots boxing in order to build a strong foundation for the future of the sport. He believed that boxing is the bedrock for raising future world champions.

He indicated that being born and raised within the James-Town, Ussher-Town community, he had seen how boxing had helped change economic situations not only for the athletes but also for coaches, sparring partners, promoters, managers, and even some supporters, for the better. He believed that investing in the sport is the way to go as it is a sure way to alleviate poverty within the community.
He pleaded with all well-meaning Ghanaians, especially businessmen and businesses within or connected to the James-Town and Ussher-Town communities, to support the sport in order to help take these kids off the streets and make their lives more meaningful to society.
He promised to use his network and connections to mobilize more resources to support the boxing industry at the grassroots level, especially within Ga-Mashie.
The 1st Vice President of the GBF, Alhaji Dauda Fuseini, and the Chairman, Mr. Evans Bernie Johnson, received the items, which included three boxing rings, three heavy punching bags, a number of groin protectors, head guards, skipping ropes, hand wraps, speed balls, and gloves.
They thanked him and promised to put the items to good use to ensure that the desired result is achieved.
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