Accra: Mr Ivan Bruce-Cudjoe, the Chief Executive Officer of Cabic Promotions and Management, has announced his bid to contest for the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) Presidential position. The GBA is set to hold its elective congress in June 2025 where new leaders will be elected to spearhead the affairs of the authority for the next four years.

According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at a press conference in Accra, Mr Bruce-Cudjoe highlighted his agenda for change and expressed his readiness to reset the GBA to ensure the development of the sport. He emphasized that if given the opportunity to serve, he would collaborate closely with stakeholders and appoint retired boxers for mentorship programs.

Mr Bruce-Cudjoe also outlined his intention to advocate for a better welfare scheme for all stakeholders in the boxing community, particularly boxers. He stated, “I have had calls within the boxing fraternity and beyond to stand for the GBA President. I wish to state that I am ready to lead us all into a new era of growth, professionalism, and global excellence and to partner with all stakeholders in transforming GBA for the benefit of posterity.”

Furthermore, Mr Bruce-Cudjoe indicated that if chosen by the delegates, he would work with the National Sports Authority to establish standard games across all 16 regions in his quest to expand the sport. “It is my ultimate dream that national champions will emerge from nationwide competitions, strengthening the sport across Ghana,” he added.

He also expressed his ambition to make the GBA a true advocate and an effective regulatory body for stakeholders, with the aim of producing a formidable world champion within the first four-year mandate. Mr Bruce-Cudjoe extended his profound gratitude to all those who have contributed positively to the GBA and looks forward to leading the sport into a new prosperous era.