Azumah is a retired boxer
Ghanaian boxing legend, Azumah Nelson has been appointed Vice Chairman and Special Technical Advisor of the newly formed Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (IMC), established to reform the sport following recent tragedies in the ring.
The announcement, made by the National Sports Authority (NSA), comes as part of the implementation of recommendations from the Ministerial Committee of Inquiry into the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who passed away on March 29, 2025, after a bout in Accra.
The IMC, chaired by former Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) president Samir Captan, brings together some of the most respected figures in Ghanaian sport and medicine.
Alongside Azumah Nelson, members include Brig Gen (Rtd) I B Quartey, veteran administrator; Felix Quartey Esq, a lawyer with four decades of service to boxing; Dr. Hadi Mohammed Abdulah, a renowned neurosurgeon at Korle Bu; Dr. Ofori Asare, celebrated trainer and coach; and Mr. Lester Nii Amarh Kwantreng, a financial consultant and boxing promoter.
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The coordinating team will be led by GBA Secretary General Patrick Johnson, with Gideon H K Oyiadzo serving as liaison and coordinator, and Prince Azanu providing expertise in athlete welfare and anti-doping reforms.
The formation of the committee marks a decisive step in addressing longstanding issues around medical safety, governance, and professional standards in Ghanaian boxing.
With Azumah’s legendary status and deep experience, stakeholders are hopeful the reforms will restore confidence in the sport and safeguard its future.
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