Boxing

Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after crash that killed two

A chauffeur who was driving Anthony Joshua when their car crashed, killing two of the boxer's friends, has appeared in a court in Nigeria. Adeniyi...

Oleksandr Usyk says he ‘heard a desire to continue’ from Anthony Joshua during conversation after fatal car crash

Oleksandr Usyk says a conversation he has had with Anthony Joshua since the Brit survived a fatal car crash in Nigeria has convinced him...

‘Mental strength therapy’ – Joshua returns to gym

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym following the recent car crash which killed two of his close friends and team members. The...

Joshua pays tribute to friends Ghami and Latz

Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to close friends Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, saying...

Anthony Joshua posts update for first time since car crash

Anthony Joshua has posted on social media for the first time since he was injured in a car crash that killed two of his close...

Joshua flies back to UK after Nigeria car crash

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has flown back to the UK after a fatal car crash that killed two of his close friends in...

Anthony Joshua’s driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two

Anthony Joshua's driver has been charged after a crash in Nigeria injured the boxer and killed two of his team members, police have said. Adeniyi...

Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close...

Anthony Joshua involved in accident in Nigeria, two die

World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway...

Tetteh defeats Freezy Macbones in bite-scarred title clash

Jonathan ‘Worldwide’ Tetteh pulled off a stunning upset to beat Seth Gyimah (Freezy Macbones) to seize the WBA Africa Light Heavyweight title on Saturday...

Joshua stops Paul in sixth round of Miami mismatch

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua needed six rounds to stop boxing novice Jake Paul, who spent much of the contest in survival mode in one...

Sharaf Mahama reveals why December boxing event will be at Legon Sports Stadium

Legacy Rise Sports CEO Sharaf Mahama has explained why the upcoming boxing event will be held at the Legon Sports Stadium. Scheduled for December 20,...

Mike Tyson claims Floyd Mayweather fight will take place in Africa in March

Mike Tyson has claimed his planned exhibition fight with Floyd Mayweather will take place in Africa in March. In September, it was announced that Tyson and Mayweather would fight...

Tickets on sale for highly-anticipated bout between Craig Richards vs Dan Azeez

Accra is gearing up for an unforgettable night of world-class boxing as the highly anticipated showdown between Craig Richards and Dan Azeez draws near.  Set...

WBC strips Terence Crawford of belt for failing to pay fees

Terence Crawford is no longer boxing's undisputed super middleweight champion after the WBC stripped him of his belt on Wednesday for failing to pay...

NSA to lift suspension on professional boxing

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has officially lifted the suspension on professional boxing in Ghana, effective Thursday, November 6, 2025. The decision follows the successful...

Manny Pacquiao hints at possible Floyd Mayweather rematch

Manny Pacquiao has hinted that a rematch of his 2015 blockbuster with Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be in the cards next year. "Right now we...

Deal agreed for Matchroom Show in Accra on December 20 – Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn

The next phase of Matchroom Boxing’s global expansion will take place on December 20 in Ghana with the company’s first-ever show on West African...

Sports Ministry inaugurate Boxing Interim Management Committee

In a decisive move to revitalize Ghana’s once glorious boxing industry, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation, today inaugurated the Interim...

Sports Ministry to inaugurate Boxing Interim Management Committee on Monday

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation will inaugurate a newly constituted Boxing Interim Management Committee (IMC) on Monday, September 29, 2025, following the dissolution...

NSA dissolves GBA Interim Board, set to constitute another one after boxer’s death

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has dissolved the Board of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) and announced plans to set up a new Interim...

NSA suspends all boxing activities after Ernest ‘Bahubali’ Akushey’s death

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has announced the immediate suspension of all boxing activities across Ghana, following the tragic death of Ernest 'Bahubali' Akushey. Akushey...

NSA suspends boxing in Ghana after death of Ernest ‘Bahubali’ Akushey

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has announced the suspension of all boxing activities in Ghana following the...

Eddie Hearn hints at potential Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury bout in Ghana

Renowned boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that discussions are underway to stage a blockbuster heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in...

Boxer Ernest ‘Bahubali’ Akushey dies 11 days after bout with Jacob Dickson

Ghanaian boxer Ernest Akushey, popularly known in the ring as ‘Bahubali’, has died from complications sustained during his last fight against Jacob Dickson at...

Tyson and Mayweather to fight in exhibition match

Former world champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to compete in an exhibition bout next year. The event will be put on by...

Khan ‘rolling dice’ as promoter with Nigeria fight night

Amir Khan has had a career many boxers dream of. Olympic silver at 17. Unified world title in his 20s. Unforgettable nights with Marcos Maidana, Zab...

The Beautiful Game Returns This Weekend: Premier League, La Liga & Serie A light up your weekend

Prepare yourself for a great football weekend as the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A deliver a feast of football action. Whether you're in...

Two Japanese boxers die from brain injuries at same event

Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly...

Two boxers die from brain injuries at same event

Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly...

Eubank-Benn rematch announced for November

The much-anticipated rematch between British rivals Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November. Eubank beat Benn by...

Usyk defeats Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight champion once more

Oleksandr Usyk confirmed his place in boxing’s pantheon with a stunning knockout victory over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London. The Ukrainian is now...

Abraham Kotei Neequaye resigns as GBA President

The President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Abraham Kotei Neequaye, has announced his decision to step down from his position, citing personal reasons. The...

Family fighting me over $3k from GBA – Boxer’s widow

Maria Adebusola Olanrewaju, widow of the late Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, has disclosed that she has not received the $3,000 donation made by...

Pacers beat Thunder to force NBA game seven decider

The NBA Finals will be decided by a winner-takes-all game seven for the first time in nine years after the Indiana Pacers defeated the...

GBA receives letter from British Boxing Board over Sharaf Mahama’s ‘Battle of the Beasts’ event [Audio]

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has received a formal letter from the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) concerning the recently held boxing event,...

Ibrahim Mahama gifts boxing legend Azumah Nelson a Toyota Fortuner vehicle

Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama has honoured boxing legend Azumah Nelson with a brand-new Toyota Fortuner and an undisclosed sum of money in...

Body of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun repatriated for burial

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has confirmed the successful repatriation of the remains of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who tragically passed away in...

Mahama endorses Anthony Joshua as boxing ambassador for Africa

Former President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that he has encouraged British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua to serve as an ambassador for boxing in...

Sports Minister Kofi Adams calls for urgent overhaul of Ghana’s Professional Boxing

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, has emphasized the urgent need to restructure professional boxing in Ghana. Speaking to Fireladytv during the...