Advised and assisted BBSL President John Harding Jr with all aspects involving the creation of the commission as well as development of all required documentation as well as association registrations.
The Boxing Board of Sierra Leone (BBSL) is the national governing body officially responsible for the licensing, sanctioning, and regulation of professional boxing within Sierra Leone. The organization functions to uphold safety standards, protect combat sports athletes, and build a sustainable structural pathway for local fighters to advance to international platforms.
Key Leadership & Administration
- President & Commissioner: John Harding Jr. (Elected as the first-ever professional boxing president/commissioner for the nation).
- Secretary General: Eustace Harding.
- Chief Medical Officer: Alhaji Komba.
- Headquarters: 7 Josiah Drive, Lumley, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Core Responsibilities
- Licensing: Issuing official permits for professional boxers, trainers, promoters, and clubs.
- Sanctioning: Overseeing and vetting professional fight cards and events hosted in the country.
- Safety & Operations: Enforcing strict weigh-in routines, event security protocols, and designated evacuation plans via the BBSL Inspector Handbook.
- Medical Oversight: Evaluating fighters under strict medical guidelines to ensure combatant safety