Memphis Depay Hosts Boxing Tournament in Ussher Town, Attracts Notable Personalities
Dutch football star Memphis Depay, in collaboration with Nii Gonti Adjor I (Nii Adamah Addy), CEO of The Gym/Omashi TV, Box Office Promotions, and the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), organized a special Juvenile and Amateur Boxing Tournament at the Old Kingsway Building in Ussher Town on Friday. The event drew an impressive crowd and celebrated the future of Ghanaian boxing.
Notable attendees included Nana Yaw Bediako, popularly known as “Cheddar,” a presidential aspirant and third-place finisher in Ghana’s presidential elections, as well as Alhaji Dauda Fuseni and Solomon Otoo, First and Second Vice Presidents of the GBF. All commended the initiative and emphasized the importance of nurturing young boxing talents.
Memphis Depay, now playing for Corinthians in Brazil, graced the event as the star and special guest. He handed out certificates and medals to participants, pledging to donate boxing equipment to support Ghana’s aspiring boxers.
Cheddar praised the tournament, congratulating the young participants and recognizing their potential to become future champions. Similarly, Alhaji Dauda Fuseni and Alex Ntiamoah Boakye of Box Office Promotions highlighted the significance of building a strong foundation for Ghanaian boxing through juvenile and amateur competitions.
The tournament, dubbed Memphis Depay Fight Day, showcased exceptional talents, including juvenile boxers such as Nii Tettey Quaye, Joseph Nartey, Austin Ansah, Rashid Amu, Michael Quaye, Godfred Nunoo, Eric Vorsah, Blessing Lartey, and Lydia Lartey. Youth boxers like Nii Moi Allotey, Joseph Salifu, William Laryea, and Ibrahim Doku also impressed the audience.
Elite boxers Mubarak Amarh, Bernard Kotey, Stephen Armah (Attoh Kwashie Gym), Nelleys Dodoo (Sea View Gym), Precious Nartey (Attoh Kwashie Gym), and Robert Lokko (The Gym) rounded off the exciting event.