MONROVIA – The Liberia Boxing Federation (LBF) has kicked off a nationwide recruitment campaign aimed at identifying young athletes between the ages of 15 and 25.
By A. Macaulay Sombai, [email protected]
This initiative is a key part of the LBF’s new leadership vision to build a strong foundation for the next generation of Liberian boxers capable of competing at both the national and international levels.
Alfred Michael Slocum, the Secretary General of the LBF, outlined the goal of the recruitment drive, emphasizing the importance of “rejuvenating the spirit of boxing among the youth” by collaborating with various stakeholders. Slocum expressed confidence that this effort would adequately prepare young boxers for the challenges the sport presents.
“After the recent election of our new leadership, we held an official meeting with LBF officials and key stakeholders,” Slocum said. “The immediate consensus was to focus on recruiting young people who possess a genuine passion for boxing. As of now, we have 15 athletes officially registered, and we are continuing our search, aiming for a total of 25 to 30 athletes ready for training.”
The LBF’s training program is scheduled to begin on May 30, just ten days away. Slocum emphasized the importance of fairness and transparency in the athlete selection process, urging all registered participants to commit to attending training sessions on time, which will take place at the LBF headquarters on Broad Street in Monrovia.
Additionally, Slocum made a direct appeal to the federation’s coaching staff, urging them to dedicate themselves to nurturing not only the physical abilities but also the mental toughness of the aspiring boxers.
He reminded the coaches that they, too, had once been shaped and mentored by experienced boxers who invested in their development, even as their careers began to wind down.
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