Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois Rematch Tentatively Scheduled for February
The highly anticipated rematch between IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is shaping up, with Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, announcing February as a tentative...
Cameroon’s Coach Declares War as Team Prepares for Africa Elite Boxing Championships in DR Congo
Cameroon’s national boxing team, led by head coach Alain Didier Ngatcha, is set to compete in the Africa Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, DR Congo, from October 14-27, 2024. Despite the absence of two gold medallists from last year, flyweight...
BOXUP Donates Equipment to Ghana Boxing Federation in Boost for Amateur Boxing
UK-based boxing equipment company, BOXUP, made a significant donation to the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) during an event at the Bukom Boxing Arena. The donation coincided with an exhibition match to showcase the newly formed national team and rising male and female...
Freezy Macbones Knocks Out Marciano Commey at 2024 Odwira Boxing Tournament
Seth Gyimah, popularly known as Freezy Macbones, secured his seventh consecutive win in Ghana by knocking out Marciano Commey in the first round at the Odwira Boxing Tournament held in Akropong, Eastern Region. Although Commey started the fight aggressively, Freezy...
IBA and AFBC Strengthen Partnership to Secure the Future of Boxing in Africa
On October 9, 2024, IBA President Umar Kremlev and AFBC President Eyassu Wossen met with AFBC board members in Dubai to discuss a strategic plan to elevate boxing across Africa. The IBA has already provided over $1.2 million in funding, equipment, and prize money to...
Joseph Awinongya Jr. Urges World Boxing and IOC to Preserve Boxing in 2028 Olympics
Joseph Awinongya Jr., a 21-time national boxing champion and Team USA athlete, is calling on World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst and IOC President Thomas Bach to ensure boxing remains part of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. As an Olympic hopeful,...
Namibia Returns to Africa Elite Boxing Championships in Kinshasa
Namibia is making its comeback to the Africa Elite Boxing Championships, set to take place from October 14-27 in Kinshasa, DR Congo. This marks the country's first participation in this prestigious boxing event since 2017, when they achieved their best performance in...
Richarno Colin and Mervin Clair Omitted from Mauritius Team for Africa Elite Boxing Championships
Mauritian boxing stars Richarno Colin, a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, and two-time Olympian Mervin Clair, have been excluded from Mauritius' team for the Africa Elite Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, DR Congo, from October 14-27, 2024. The selected team...
Joshua vs. Dubois Rematch in Jeopardy as IBF Orders Bakole-Kabayel Eliminator
The IBF has mandated an eliminator bout between Martin Bakole and Agit Kabayel, potentially delaying Anthony Joshua's plans for an immediate rematch against Daniel Dubois. The bout will determine the mandatory challenger for Dubois’ IBF heavyweight title. Bakole and...
South Africa Selects Five Boxers for Africa Elite Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, October 14-27
South Africa has named five boxers, including reigning Africa minimumweight champion Lubabalo Lusizi and bronze medallist Mathiba Thandolwethu, to compete in the Africa Elite Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, DR Congo, from October 14 to 27, 2024. The team will be...