Amadu Mohammed, Ghana’s reigning Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Boxer of the Year, has declared his intention to win medals at the Commonwealth Games, World Championships, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games before considering a professional career, even as the Jamestown gym that shaped him fights to stay off the streets.
The 20-year-old featherweight, a product of Sea View Boxing Club, made his ambitions clear days after defending his national title at the 2026 National Individual Amateur Boxing Championship finals held at the Bukom Boxing Arena on February 27. He stopped Reginald Lamptey of the Charles Quartey Boxing Foundation in the 57kg featherweight division, with the referee intervening barely a minute into the second round to prevent further punishment.
“My dream is to win a medal at every championship, be it National, Africa, World Championship and Olympic Games,” Mohammed said. “The SWAG award has made me popular. I have to step up, train hard to realise the dream and make it a reality.”
Mohammed rose to national prominence after becoming the only African boxer to reach the quarter-finals at the International Boxing Association (IBA) World Championships, and he was among Ghana’s gold medalists at the Accra 2023 African Games. His next international test comes at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil from April 20 to 26, as the Black Bombers build towards the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, scheduled for July 23 to August 2.
The boxer credited Coach Gabriel Allotey, widely known as “Zico,” who identified him at age six and guided his development at Sea View, located in Jamestown. He lost his father at a young age, and the gym served as both training ground and support structure through his formative years.
Yet the club that built him is now under threat. Sea View has received notice from landowners to vacate its premises in Jamestown, putting the training base of one of Ghana’s most decorated amateur boxers at risk of closure. Mohammed is appealing to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and relevant government authorities to intervene and secure a home for the club.
“I dedicate everything to my gym, Sea View Club, the founder, members and fans,” he said. “We need help. I am a national asset and the gym deserves support.”
Mohammed also described receiving the SWAG award at a ceremony attended by the Vice President of Ghana, the Sports Minister, Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) President, Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) President, and other dignitaries as a turning point in his sense of purpose.
“I really loved the feeling. This award has made me realise myself,” he said.
