Boxing: Stopper” Mensah’s Manager Demands Tougher Opponents to Fuel World Title Ambitions
Samuel Agyei Darkwah, manager of Ghana’s rising welterweight star George “Stopper” Mensah, has secured a pivotal contract to propel his fighter toward world title glory. However, he’s sounding the alarm on the scarcity of credible opponents in Ghana, warning that it could hinder Mensah’s progress.
In an exclusive interview with Graphic Sports, Darkwah emphasized the need for a structured system to categorize and match boxers at regular intervals. He’s urging the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) to make participation mandatory, with strict penalties – including potential bans – for fighters who refuse to face Mensah.
Darkwah advocates for contractual obligations requiring Ghanaian professional boxers to test themselves against top-tier opposition. This, he believes, will sharpen their skills, prepare them for the global stage, and elevate Ghana’s standing in world boxing.
Beyond the competitive aspect, Darkwah is pushing the GBA to seize this moment to attract corporate sponsors and key stakeholders. He stresses the importance of appointing top-level executives to oversee the sport’s growth and ensure promising talents like Mensah receive the support needed to succeed.
With the right opponents and support system in place, Darkwah is confident that Mensah can reclaim a world title for Ghana. “Stopper is Ghana’s best hope of reclaiming a world title,” he declared. The stage is set for Mensah’s rise to prominence, but it remains to be seen whether the GBA and Ghanaian boxers will answer the call to action.
