Suspension on Professional Boxing in Ghana Lifted – NSA Announces Return of the Sport
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The National Sports Authority (NSA) has officially announced that the suspension on professional boxing in Ghana will be lifted on Thursday, November 6, 2025, marking a major step toward reviving one of the country’s most celebrated sporting disciplines.
The decision follows months of extensive consultations between the NSA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and the Interim Management Committee (IMC) established to oversee boxing’s normalization process.
According to the Authority, the IMC has made “significant progress” in resolving the issues that led to the sport’s suspension, particularly through strengthened medical and safety protocols and improvements in governance and administrative systems.
“This marks a major step toward restoring Ghana’s illustrious and proud boxing heritage,” the NSA stated, commending the IMC, athletes, and stakeholders for their patience and cooperation during the period of reform.
The reforms, designed to ensure the safety, professionalism, and global competitiveness of Ghanaian boxing, focus heavily on medical integrity and organizational transparency. Among the new frameworks and initiatives to be rolled out are:
- Published Medical and Safety Manuals, Codes, and Regulations
- A Functional Interim Medical Commission
- A Centralized Medical Database
- An Approved Insurance Framework
- A Sustainable Medical Support System
- Certified Ringside and Medical Staff
The NSA expressed optimism that these developments will not only safeguard athletes but also attract renewed investment and international interest in Ghana’s boxing scene.
“We look forward to a vibrant return of professional boxing and encourage local and foreign promoters to bring international bouts and collaborations to Ghana under these enhanced standards,” the Authority said.
In the coming weeks, the NSA and IMC are expected to embark on an education and stakeholder engagement campaign to introduce the new operational structures and promote upcoming partnerships aimed at improving the welfare of Ghanaian boxers.
Ghana, known globally for producing world champions like Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, and Joshua Clottey, is now poised to reclaim its place on the global boxing stage—under a more regulated, safer, and sustainable system.
