The National Sports Authority (NSA) has officially lifted the suspension on professional boxing in Ghana, effective Thursday, November 6, 2025, following the successful implementation of enhanced medical protocols, governance reforms, and safety measures by the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (IMC).
The announcement, made in a statement on Wednesday, marks a significant milestone for Ghana’s storied boxing scene, paused since September 25, 2025, after the tragic deaths of two boxers within six months, including Ernest Akushey (Bahubali).
The NSA commended the IMC, athletes, and stakeholders for their cooperation, stating that the reforms ensure “a safer, more professional, and sustainable ecosystem.”
Key changes include:
Newly published medical and safety manuals.
1. An interim medical commission.
2. A centralized health database.
3. Approved insurance frameworks for fighters.
“These measures safeguard our athletes and uphold international standards,” NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah said.
The authority urged promoters to host bouts under the updated regulations, promising support for global collaborations.
Ghana’s boxing, behind legends like Azumah Nelson and 63 Olympic/World medals, had been stalled amid calls for better ringside care.
The IMC, inaugurated August 29, 2025, addressed lapses from incidents like Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju’s March 29 collapse
