The return of professional boxing in Ghana is drawing closer as the Interim Boxing Management Committee (IMC) overseeing the sport’s normalization process reports significant progress.
The IMC’s Medical Sub-Committee has completed and submitted a comprehensive draft outlining new medical and safety protocols for professional bouts in the country.
These reforms are designed to safeguard athlete welfare and ensure Ghana aligns with global boxing standards — a crucial step toward lifting the nation’s suspension.
The positive developments have been welcomed by international boxing bodies that initially supported Ghana’s suspension, viewing the recent progress as a promising signal of reform.
Chaired by veteran administrator and former Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) president Samir Captan, the IMC has maintained regular communication with global stakeholders, reinforcing confidence in Ghana’s steady return to the international boxing fold.
The recently held Ghana versus France International Boxing Contest at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 19, served as a practical test case for the new medical protocols. The IMC is now reviewing the post-event report to refine operational guidelines ahead of a full resumption of professional boxing — potentially by the end of October 2025.
With strong guidance from the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MoSR), the IMC is closing in on the final phase of the RESET normalization process.
