GBA interim committee pays tribute to late boxing administrator Ray Quarcoo

Members of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) have paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ambassador Emmanuel Ray Quarcoo.

The delegation visited the residence of the former boxing administrator at Airport Residential Area in Accra on Sunday to commiserate with his family and relatives following his death.

The delegation included lawyer Nii Akwei Bruce Thompson, boxing legend Professor Azumah Nelson, Gideon Oyiadzo, popularly known as Jingles, and Patrick Johnson.

They were accompanied by former boxer Ray Akwei, who had first-hand experience of Quarcoo's leadership and administrative style during his career.

Speaking during the visit, Nii Bruce Thompson described the late Quarcoo as a dynamic leader who inspired athletes to achieve their full potential.

He noted that Quarcoo's contribution to Ghanaian sport, particularly boxing, helped produce quality fighters and provided opportunities for them to compete on the international stage.

Thompson also commended the family for giving Ghana a distinguished and benevolent personality whose contribution to sports development would be remembered.

The delegation subsequently signed the book of condolence in honour of the late administrator.

A representative of the family informed the visitors that Quarcoo's funeral has been tentatively scheduled for November 27, 2026, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Cathedral in Accra. His burial at Osu will be held privately.

Quarcoo, who died on October 2, 2026, aged 90, was one of the influential figures in Ghanaian boxing administration.

He served as an executive member of the International Boxing Association (IBA), formerly known as AIBA, and was also part of the management team of the Black Stars.

He twice served as president of the Ghana Amateur Boxing Federation (GABF), now the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), before becoming vice-president of the Ghana Boxing Authority.

His contributions were instrumental in strengthening the administrative structures of boxing in Ghana. He also served as patron of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG).

Beyond sports administration, Quarcoo was the chief executive officer of Planet Electronics Ltd and a distinguished diplomat.

Affectionately known as 'Uncle Ray', he played an important role in shaping the careers of several of Ghana's celebrated boxers, including Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, Joshua Clottey, Joseph Agbeko and Isaac Dogboe.

His legacy remains firmly rooted in Ghanaian boxing, having contributed to the development of generations of fighters and the growth of the sport's administration.