ASM: How do you assess the current Ghana Boxing Authority headed by Peter Zwennes?
EDWARD ADDO: I think they are doing well, we can now see some discipline in the sport and we have a few potential world champions, some of whom are rated by the Commonwealth and World Boxing Groups, like WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and IBC.
ASM: Why is it that people in Accra, especially so in Bukom, love boxing so much ?
EDWARD ADDO: We love boxing because it is our main sport. We love to settle issues with a fight; to know who is stronger, so as to be respected. Maybe because of poverty, people fight to survive. Also living in a place like Bukom will definitely make you courageous and bold, and not be timid and afraid. That is why they don’t fear to fight.
ASM: Do you have any boxing experience?
EDWARD ADDO: I tried some boxing training at Teddy Lamptey’s gym, but it was too hard, I could not do the daily road work and it was punishing. I doff off my hat to boxers, because the sport is not easy, that is why only disciplined boxers go far. I was disciplined, but am not strong, my role is timing and ringing the bell.
ASM: Thank You for doing this interview Sir.
EDWARD ADDO: You are welcome
Bell Man Edward Addo answering questions by ASM Senior Writer Sammy Heywood Okine