John Laryea Set for USA Debut Against Panama’s Ricardo Nunez on November 1, 2024
John "Expensive Boxer" Laryea is set to make his U.S. debut in an 8-round featherweight clash against Panama's Ricardo Nunez (24-6-0) on November 1, 2024, at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Florida. Laryea, a two-time undefeated WBO African Featherweight champion, will...
Joseph ‘Jojo’ Awinongya Jr. Meets Boxing Legend Canelo At Tony’s Fresh Market
Rising boxing star Joseph ‘JoJo’ Awinongya Jr., a 21-time national champion and Team USA Youth Division member, had an inspiring encounter with boxing legend Canelo Alvarez at a VMC promotional event at Tony’s Fresh Market in Bolingbrook, IL, on September 26, 2028....
16-Year-Old Nigerian Boxing Prodigy Raheem Animashaun Aims to Follow in the Footsteps of Azumah Nelson and Other Legends
Raheem “Baddo” Animashaun, a 16-year-old Nigerian boxing sensation, has captured the West African Light-Welterweight title after defeating Ghana’s Richman Ashelley by TKO in the 7th round at De-Lad’s Boxing Promotions event at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos....
WBO Africa Bantamweight Champion Daniel Gorsh Eyes Hall of Fame Glory
Daniel Selassie Gorsh, the newly crowned WBO Africa Bantamweight Champion, is setting his sights on becoming a multi-title world champion and securing a place in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. After defeating Benin's Grislain Vodounhessi, Gorsh remains...
Dalvin Azumah Nelson Shines in Featherweight Debut with Knockout Victory
Rising Ghanaian boxer Dalvin Azumah Nelson made a remarkable featherweight debut with a stunning knockout victory over Jonathan Agbeviade at the Bukom Boxing Arena. Nelson demonstrated his skill and power from the opening bell, dominating the fight and controlling the...
Ghana’s Six WBO Africa Champions Making Waves in Boxing
Ghana currently celebrates six WBO Africa champions: Haruna Osumanu (Heavyweight), Jacob Laryea “Chorkor Fire” (Junior Middleweight), Faisal Abubakar “Poncho Power” (Super Lightweight), Sheriff Quaye “One Time” (Lightweight), John Laryea “Expensive” (Featherweight),...
Para Boxers Dazzle at Bukom Boxing Arena Exhibition
Ghanaian para boxers showcased their talents last Saturday at the Bukom Boxing Arena, impressing fans during Week Five of the Ghana Professional Boxing League. Organized by the Ghana Adaptive Boxing Federation in partnership with Special Game Masters (SGM) and the...
Raheem Animashaun Becomes Youngest West African Boxing Champion
Raheem “Baddo” Animashaun, at just 16 years old, has made history as the youngest boxing champion in West Africa, clinching the West African Boxing Union light-welterweight title. He achieved this milestone with a 7th-round TKO victory over Ghana’s Richman Ashelley...
Mustapha Ussif Defends Record, Rejects Claims of Being Ghana’s Worst Sports Minister
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has firmly rejected accusations labeling him as the worst Sports Minister during a Parliamentary Select Committee session on Sports, Culture, and Tourism. Responding to criticism surrounding Ghana's $3 million expenditure...
Derek Ankrah Praises GBA Leadership Under Abraham Kotei Neequaye
Derek Nii Asai Ankrah, a member of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) Communications and Media Committee, has expressed his approval of the GBA's progress under the leadership of President Abraham Kotei Neequaye. Despite the current absence of a world champion from...