Alex Ntiamoah Boakye, CEO of Box Office Promotions, believes the Ghanaian boxing industry holds significant potential to boost the country’s economy and transform lives, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds.

Speaking as a special guest on Omashi TV’s “The Big Fight Night,” Boakye shared his journey, including his involvement in compiling the constitution of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) before its adoption by stakeholders at a congress. Born in Ga Mashie, Accra, to a Kwahu father and an Ewe mother, Boakye has deep roots in the capital and understands its diverse lifestyles.

In 2008, Boakye and his friends founded Box Office in James Town, aiming to address the lack of boxing bouts despite active training. Their ambition to host international bouts in Ghana led to the creation of champions like Emmanuel “Game Boy” Tagoe, with support from Asamoah Gyan’s Baby Jet Promotions.

“Ghana is known as the Mecca of African Boxing, and we should maintain it,” Boakye asserted, acknowledging the high costs and financial risks involved in boxing promotion. He emphasized that boxing generates employment for various professionals, including medical personnel, media, security, and more, and called for support from corporate Ghana and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, especially for amateur boxing.

Boakye highlighted his contributions to local boxing, particularly through the annual Homowo Boxing Championship, which nurtures juvenile and youth talent. He announced the next edition of the Greater Accra Amateur Boxing competition on August 17, 2024, with elections for new executives slated for September.

Advising fans to maintain decorum during matches, Boakye stressed the importance of accepting defeat gracefully. He attributed his successful promotions to understanding and delivering what fans want.

Boakye acknowledged leadership challenges in Ghanaian boxing and expressed his intention to run for leadership in the upcoming elections, aiming to reform the sport with his expertise. He praised Omashi TV for promoting boxing in a language accessible to fans and expressed optimism for the future of Ghanaian boxing, highlighting the need for positive direction and commitment to nurturing talent and creating new champions.