President Akufo-Addo Affirms Ghana’s Readiness to Host African Games Despite Financial Challenges
In his recent State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo declared Ghana fully prepared to host the 13th edition of the African Games scheduled for March 8 to 23, 2023. Despite acknowledging financial challenges during...
Local Organizing Committee Disputes Claims of Excessive Spending for African Games 2023 Operational Budget
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 13th African Games has refuted claims made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa regarding their operational budget. A letter from LOC Chairman Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare stated that the reported GHS602,000 (US$48 million) expenditure over...
Ghanaian Olympic Aspirants Target Qualification at African Games
Ghanaian Olympic Aspirants Target Qualification at African Games Isaac Duah Aboagye, the leader of Ghana's delegation for the 2024 Olympic Games, expresses optimism that the upcoming African Games in Accra will serve as a crucial platform for Ghanaian athletes to...
Anthony Joshua Acknowledges Francis Ngannou as His Toughest Challenge Yet
Former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, having faced formidable opponents in his career, recognizes the unique threat posed by MMA heavyweight legend Francis Ngannou. The scheduled bout between Joshua and Ngannou on March 8 in Saudi Arabia is...
Aliyah Phiri Gears Up for ABU Lightweight Title Defense Against Saidi Mkola
Zimbabwean boxer Aliyah Phiri is poised to defend his African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight title against Tanzanian challenger Saidi Mkola in Harare on March 22. The 23-year-old Phiri, having claimed the ABU title in December with a decisive second-round technical...
Ifeanyi Edembe Urges Nigerian Government Support for Boxing Development
Ifeanyi Edembe, the Chief Executive Officer of One 2 Sports Promotions, has called upon the Federal Government of Nigeria to establish a conducive platform for the growth of boxing in the country. Edembe, who recently sponsored the successful "Judgement Day" boxing...
High-ranking Boxing Official in South Africa Fatally Shot Outside Pretoria Residence
Kenneth Mamosadi, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Boxing South Africa (BSA), fell victim to a tragic shooting incident outside his Pretoria home on Friday night. According to a brief statement from police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo, Mamosadi was shot...
Richard Commey Advocates for Retired Boxers to Lead Ghana Boxing Authority
Former IBF lightweight world champion, Richard Commey, is taking a proactive stance in reforming the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA). Having faced suspensions and bans from the GBA, Commey is now urging the appointment of retired boxers to key positions within the...
Box Office Sports and Yifan Business Services Join Forces for ‘Independence Eve Rumble’ Boxing Event
On February 23, 2024, Box Office Sports, Ghana's premier boxing promotions organization, sealed a sponsorship partnership with Yifan Business Services for the upcoming "Independence Eve Rumble." This highly anticipated event features the Gorsh versus Selvi National /...
John Zile Secures LBO Africa Super Bantamweight Title with Impressive Victory
In a thrilling boxing match held at the Deep Sea Pub, James Town, John Zile, also known as "The Monster," claimed victory and the title of the new LBO Africa Super Bantamweight Champion. Zile executed a formidable performance, stopping veteran Raymond Commey, aka...