Veteran boxing administrator Jeff Ellis reacted like a kid in a candy store when Boxing SA acting CEO Cindy Nkomo handed him the clearance letter from the sports ministry that gave BSA permission to organise sporting activities and competition.

Ellis, 68,  a former pro-boxer, matchmaker and member of the boxing commission. serves as tournament co-ordinator for veteran promoter Rodney Berman's Golden Gloves Promotion (GGP)...