Alhaji Muritella Tofik, a key figure in the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), has forecasted that Ghana’s prospects of winning a world boxing title will remain bleak for the foreseeable future unless local boxers are matched against credible opponents.

Tofik pointed out that Ghana currently lacks the caliber of boxers necessary to secure a world title and predicts that this situation will persist for several years. He attributes this issue to the prevalence of easy matches for boxers and a general lack of quality competition.

“I don’t see any world champion emerging from Ghana anytime soon,” Tofik told Graphic Sports in an interview last Thursday. “Our so-called elite boxers are avoiding credible fighters and are often given easier opponents, which undermines their chances of developing into world-class competitors.”

The veteran boxing trainer and manager, who leads Ambition Boxing Promotions, criticized managers and promoters for prioritizing quick financial gains over the development of their boxers. He alleged that many are opting for less challenging fights rather than pushing their fighters to face tougher adversaries.

“To make quick money, these managers and promoters are avoiding competitive fights and instead opting for less challenging bouts,” Tofik added.

He reminisced about the era of former world champion Joshua Clottey, who traveled to neighboring countries for high-quality sparring, contributing to his success as an African Champion and eventual world titleholder.

Tofik emphasized that while there are skilled boxers in Ghana, the lack of competitive matchups among them prevents their growth and hinders their chances of achieving world-class status.

“Until we address this issue and start matching our boxers against strong opponents, it will be difficult for Ghana to produce a world champion,” he concluded.