Kamaru Usman Open to Stepping in for Shavkhat Rakhmonov Fight Amid Belal Muhammad’s Withdrawal
A week has passed since welterweight champion Belal Muhammad announced he’d be withdrawing from UFC 310 due to a foot infection, leaving Shavkhat Rakhmonov’s opponent uncertain. With no final decision from UFC matchmakers, one possible scenario is a high-stakes...
NBBofC and Balmoral Group Host Training for Boxing Referees and Judges to Raise Standards
The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC), in collaboration with Balmoral Group, has launched a comprehensive three-day training program for boxing referees and judges. The event, which started on November 5 and concludes on November 7, is held at the Brai Ayanote...
“Greater Accra Kickboxing Set for a Comeback – Francis Okyere (‘Franko’)”
Francis Okyere, popularly known as Franko and the chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Kickboxing Association, has pledged a resurgence for the sport of kickboxing in the region. In an exclusive interview with Sammy Heywood Okine, the former fighter turned...
Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Pursues Legal Action Over Leaked Gender Reports
Algerian boxer and Paris Olympics gold medallist Imane Khelif has initiated legal action following a leaked medical report that questions her gender, despite the International Olympic Committee (IOC) previously supporting her eligibility. This recent leak in French...
Ghanaian Boxing Referee Roger Barnor to Lead Referee and Judges Training in Lagos, Nigeria
Ghana’s renowned boxing referee, Mr. Roger Barnor, is set to lead a referee and judges training course in Lagos, Nigeria, from November 5th to 8th. Organized under the auspices of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) chaired by Dr. Rafiu Oladipo, the course...
Takyi and Ghanaian Boxing Stars Square Off at Street 2 Champions Tournament Launch
Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medalist Samuel "Ring Warrior" Takyi and several other top professional boxers showcased their fighting spirit at the recent face-off for the "Street 2 Champions" boxing tournament. Held on Tuesday at Accra's Centre Point Mall, the event was...
Ghana’s John Laryea Returns to Hero’s Welcome After Impressive US Victory
John "Expensive Boxer" Laryea returned to a celebratory welcome in Accra on Tuesday, November 5, following his successful international debut in the United States. The 22-year-old Ghanaian boxer, along with his coach Lawrence Carl Lokko, outclassed Nicaragua’s...
“Leaked Report Alleging Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif’s Male Biology Sparks Renewed Debate on Gender Eligibility in Sports”
Controversy has reignited over Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif after a purportedly leaked report suggested she may be biologically male, leading to renewed calls for her medal to be revoked. Khelif, along with fellow boxer Lin Yu-ting from Taiwan, faced scrutiny...
Commey Challenges Segbedzi for National and UBO Titles in Highly-Anticipated Showdown
A thrilling battle awaits boxing fans on November 24 at the Bukom Boxing Arena, where Bukom's own Isaac "Jungle King" Commey will take on Sampson "Mama's Boy" Segbedzi of Ashaiman for both the Ghana national and UBO Africa welterweight titles.Segbedzi, a former UBO...
Ghanaian Featherweight Champion John Laryea Shines in U.S. Debut, Overpowers Mejia
John Abaja Laryea, known as the "Expensive Boxer," made an impressive debut in the United States by dominating Nicaragua’s Alexander Mejia in a fierce featherweight matchup last Friday. The reigning WBO Africa featherweight champion set the tone immediately, knocking...