Commonwealth Games: Commey through to the quarter finals

Ghanaian Boxer Joseph Commey has progressed to the quarterfinals in boxing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Commey dominated Papua New Guinea Challenger Allan Oaike.

Commey secured a stoppage victory after completely dominating his opponent in the first round of the Featherweight bout.

However, President of the Ghana Amateur boxing Federation, Benjamin Quartey has defended boxer, Shakul Samed after he tested positive for a banned substance leading to his suspension from the ongoing Commonwealth Games.

The 23-year-old light-heavyweight boxer was scheduled to fight Luc Jean Rosalba on Friday, July 29, 2022, but failed to appear for the weigh-in.

The Commonwealth Games Federations said, the sample of Shakul Samed’s A sample contained the banned diuretic and masking agent Furosemide, which violated anti-doping rules.

According to Quartey, Samed’s actions were borne out of ignorance.

“We came here together as a team and this is a part of the game, He doesn’t know what he has done.” Quartey said.

“We are trying to manage the situation here because we don’t want the other boxers to be affected by the situation.

Samed will have the opportunity to provide further information, including requesting analysis of his B sample, before any charge is issued.