Ghana’s Trio Aim for Glory at the IBA World Boxing Championships
Three boxers from Ghana will compete at the IBA World Championship in Dubai, from December 2nd to 13th.
The International Boxing Association (IBA) Men’s World Championship is an amateur boxing tournament held every two years that gathers elite boxers from around the world.
This year, the boxing competition will be held in Dubai, with a total of $8 million in prize money to be won by the best performing boxers.
Here is a breakdown of the prize money:
The money awarded will be split between the boxer, their coaches, and their national federation:
Ghana’s representation
Throughout the history of the competition, Ghana has only managed to secure one medal. This feat was accomplished by Amon Kotei in the first edition of the tournament in 1974, where he won a bronze medal.
Representing Ghana in this edition are Emmanuel Mawuli (featherweight), Ebenezer Ankrah (lightweight), and Mohammed Amadu (bantamweight), who will bear the nation’s hopes of winning a trophy.
Not only does a successful performance offer financial benefits, but it also allows the participating boxers to gain more recognition and hopefully break Ghana’s 50-year medal drought in the competition.
