by Kelly Eric Ehor | Nov 20, 2024 | Africa, Boxing, Ghana, International, Other Sports
Box Office Sports Promotion presents the highly anticipated ‘Boxing for Peace Fight Night’ on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Bukom Boxing Arena. The event features four thrilling title bouts and aims to promote awareness of free, fair, and peaceful elections in 2024.
Main Event
UBO Africa Welterweight Title: Defending champion Samson Segbedzi (Ashaiman) faces Isaac Commey (Chorkor).
Co-Main Event
UBO Africa Lightweight Title: Former amateur boxing star Joseph Commey, a medalist at the Commonwealth and African Games, makes his professional debut against Richman Ashelley.
Additional Bouts
UBO World Welterweight Title: Prince Patel vs. Maxwell Awuku.
UBO World Super Middleweight Title: Tony Bange vs. Eliasu Sulley.
The action-packed evening will be streamed globally on DAZN, bringing boxing fans an exciting showcase of skill, determination, and sportsmanship
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Nov 20, 2024 | Africa, Boxing, Ghana, Other Sports
Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medalist Samuel Takyi extended his unbeaten streak to 5 wins with 5 knockouts after defeating Emmanuel Quartey in the second round of their scheduled 8-round bout. The fight, held at the Ace Power Promotions event at Center Point Mall in Madina Atomic Junction, showcased Takyi’s superior skill and conditioning.
Quartey, nicknamed ‘The Tormentor,’ had promised to “teach Takyi boxing,” but the tables turned as Takyi dominated and stopped him early in the fight. This victory comes on the heels of Takyi’s recent gold medal win at the Accra 2023 African Games.
Currently managed by Street Wise and training under national coach Dr. Ofori Asare at the Wisdom Gym, Takyi is seen as one of Ghana’s brightest boxing talents. Coach Asare has expressed confidence that Wisdom Boxing Club will soon produce world champions.
Meanwhile, two other Wisdom Boxing Club fighters are set for action this weekend at the Bukom Boxing Arena. Haruna Mohammed Sadat, aka ‘Thunder,’ will compete for the National Cruiserweight title against Jacob Dickson, while Theo ‘Lopez’ Allotey faces Aryetey, known as ‘Iron,’ in a Bantamweight clash.
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Nov 20, 2024 | Ghana, Other Sports
The 89th edition of the prestigious Ghana Open Golf Championship concluded at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi, crowning amateur golfer Kingsley Afful and professional golfer Lucky Ayisah as champions.
After three intense days of competition, Kingsley Afful emerged as the overall winner in the men’s amateur division with a gross score of 227. He narrowly outperformed Daniel Asamani, who scored 234, while Edward Dane Donton and Daniel Ntim tied for third place with a score of 235.
In the amateur seniors’ category, Kwadwo Okyei-Gyeabour triumphed after a tiebreaker, securing the top spot with 15 stableford points. Samuel Okyere placed second, and Kwaku Boachie Sarpong finished third.
Among the professionals, Lucky Ayisah clinched victory after four days and 72 holes, returning a gross score of 278. He edged out Emos Korblah, who scored 279, while Daniel Affum and Vincent Torgah tied for third with a score of 284.
In the seniors’ professional category, Kwame Korsah emerged victorious with a gross score of 157 over 36 holes, followed by James Larry (162) and Kwaku Effah Poku (165).
The event also recognized achievements in various categories. In the Support Ladies’ division, Emelia Flynt won with 43 stableford points, while Ben Blay Ofosu-Barko topped Group A in the Support Men’s category with 41 points. In Group B, Baffour Kwame Kusi II claimed first place with 43 points.
This year’s championship, dedicated to the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, saw participation from 39 professional golfers representing Ghana, Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Senegal. Despite stiff competition, 15 professionals failed to make the cut after the second day.
The Ghana Golf Association (GGA) President, Mr. Kwaku Okyere, expressed gratitude to sponsors and commended all participants for their spirited performances. He emphasized the GGA’s commitment to developing grassroots golf and strengthening junior programs through partnerships with golf clubs
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Nov 19, 2024 | Africa, Boxing, Ghana, International, Other Sports
Holy ‘Jaw Breaker’ Dorgbetor successfully defended his IBF Continental Africa featherweight title with a commanding victory over Clement Aliou Loko of Benin. The thrilling bout, held at the Centre Point Mall near Legon in Accra, marked Loko’s first professional loss.
Dorgbetor secured an overwhelming unanimous decision, with the judges scoring the fight 99-91, 100-90, and 100-90 in his favor.
The event, which attracted a large crowd, also featured several notable undercard bouts. Samuel Takyi triumphed over Emmanuel Quartey, who was unable to continue, while Mohammed Aryeetey defeated Isaac Nettey. Former amateur standout Joshua Quartey also participated in the event.
In an exhibition fight dubbed the ‘Streets 2 Champions Fight Night,’ Samuel “No Chance” Quaye faced veteran Benjamin “Daddy Lumba” Lamptey. The event, promoted by Ace Power Promotions, showcased a mix of professional, amateur, and juvenile bouts.
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Nov 19, 2024 | Ghana, Other Sports
The upcoming National Cycling Road Championship, set for November 30, 2024, promises intense competition as Farrakhan Shaaban Mohammed of River Park Eastern Region Cycling Club and Foster Doevi, known as “Bullet,” of Gladiators Cycling Club gear up to participate. Both athletes, seasoned competitors, have significantly benefited from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Athlete Development Program in Cape Town, South Africa.
The championship will take place along the Vicolis Olebu Ablekuma Pokuasi Route, showcasing not only Mohammed and Doevi’s prowess but also Ghana’s rising cycling talent. Notable participants include 2023 National Champion Michael Naaba of FCG Cycling Club, junior men’s gold medalist AbdulMajeed Sandah of Rainbow Cycling Club, and women’s Elite gold medalist Erica Sedzro of Club Sky Team.
Key Highlights:
Athlete Development Impact: Mohammed and Doevi’s training through the UCI program has elevated the competitive standard, inspiring fellow cyclists to push their limits.
Enhanced Competitiveness: Fans can anticipate close races as athletes showcase refined techniques.
Organizational Expertise: Their involvement has contributed to making the event a hallmark of cycling excellence in Ghana.
The federation also acknowledges six beneficiaries of the UCI program since 2014, including Mohammed and Doevi, for their contributions to Ghanaian cycling. This year’s championship is supported by Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, DHL Global Forwarding, Peeva Beverages, and ASA Plus Destination.
Cycling enthusiasts and the public are encouraged to attend and support the event. Motorists using the route are advised to adhere to traffic guidelines, as police will be on duty to ensure safety.
