{"id":112574,"date":"2026-01-25T10:50:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T10:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112574"},"modified":"2026-01-25T10:50:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T10:50:50","slug":"two-time-world-champion-nana-yaw-konadu-takes-over-as-pko-boxing-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112574","title":{"rendered":"Two-time world champion Nana Yaw Konadu takes over as PKO Boxing President"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PKO Boxing and the PKO Foundation have announced the appointment of two-time world champion Marvellous Nana Yaw Konadu as their new President, with immediate effect.<\/p>\n

The organisation said the decision was taken more than a week ago but formally confirmed after the completion of due diligence and compliance processes.<\/p>\n

Mr Konadu underwent a comprehensive assessment and received unanimous approval from the Board of Directors and all relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n

He is widely regarded as one of Ghana\u2019s most accomplished professional boxers.<\/p>\n

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Born in Sunyani in 1964, he compiled an impressive professional record of 41 wins, five losses and one draw, with 32 victories coming by knockout.<\/p>\n

He won world titles in two weight divisions, capturing the WBC super flyweight title in 1989 before going on to secure the WBA bantamweight title twice in the mid-1990s.<\/p>\n

His success on the global stage played a significant role in enhancing Ghana\u2019s reputation in international boxing and cemented his place among the country\u2019s most respected fighters.<\/p>\n

In announcing his appointment, PKO cited Konadu\u2019s personal values and leadership qualities as central to the decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cNana Yaw Konadu represents humility, hard work, transparency and trustworthiness,\u201d the organisation said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis leadership offers hope to fellow boxers and aligns with PKO\u2019s mission to protect athletes, promote integrity and develop future world champions.\u201d<\/p>\n

PKO reiterated that the welfare and development of boxers remain at the core of its operations.<\/p>\n

The organisation also expressed appreciation to former interim Honorary President Joseph Agbeko, who stepped aside following the transition.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thank Joseph Agbeko for his contribution during the interim period while the company was being structured and formally established,\u201d PKO added.<\/p>\n

\"Two-time<\/figure>\n

In a related appointment, PKO announced Mrs Princess Sandelle Dankwa as its new Public Relations and Marketing Manager. Her appointment was also unanimously approved after a comprehensive review.<\/p>\n

Dankwa brings experience in communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement, and is expected to strengthen PKO\u2019s brand visibility and public engagement efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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