Azumah Nelson Appointed as Vice Chairman of New Interim Boxing Management Committee

Legendary boxer Azumah Nelson has been named Vice Chairman and Special Technical Advisor to Ghana’s newly inaugurated Boxing Interim Management Committee (IMC).

Launched on Monday, September 29, 2026, by Sports Minister Kofi Adams, the committee will oversee and reform professional boxing in the country. Chaired by former Ghana Boxing Authority President Samir Captan, the nine-member IMC includes experts from diverse fields.

At the inauguration ceremony in Accra, Kofi Adams emphasized the committee’s role in restoring integrity, professionalism, and safety to Ghanaian boxing, a sport celebrated for global icons like Nelson, Ike Quartey, and Joseph Agbeko.

Kofi Adams underscored recent concerns about the decline in standards within Ghana’s boxing scene, noting increased unprofessional conduct and weakened regulatory oversight.

The tragic death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju at the Bukom Boxing Arena was a critical wake-up call, emphasizing the urgent need for decisive reforms.

The IMC, led by Captan and guided by Nelson’s technical expertise, is responsible for restructuring the Professional Boxing Association, with a focus on enforcing stronger medical protocols, insurance coverage, and safety measures to protect athletes.