Boxing

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...

‘I’m back’ – Pacquiao, 46, announces boxing return

Manny Pacquiao has announced his return to the ring aged 46 and almost four years after his last fight. The Filipino says he will face...

Samuel Takyi aims for World Title after Tokyo Olympic heroics

Ghanaian boxer and Olympic bronze medalist Samuel Takyi has set his sights on becoming a world champion in professional boxing. Takyi, who captured global attention...

Seven Member Committee submits report Sports Miniter on death of Nigerian boxer

The seven-member committee tasked with investigating what led to the death of a Nigerian boxer after a fight at the Bukom Arena has submitted...

‘My father thinks I’m a disgrace’ – Eubank reveals pain

Chris Eubank Jr opened up about the fractured relationship with his father and the death of his brother before Saturday's much-hyped fight with rival...

Juneteenth Boxing Tournament to celebrate freedom & fight injustice

The Bukom Boxing Arena will come alive this June with the inaugural Juneteenth Boxing Tournament. It is a groundbreaking event that combines the excitement of...

Dubois in talks to fight Usyk in July at Wembley

Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk are in talks to fight at Wembley Stadium on 12 July. The rival heavyweight champions hold all four major world...

Ghanaian boxer traumatized after tragic fight

Ghanaian boxing prospect Jonathan Mbanugu, known in the ring as Jon Power, is grappling with the haunting aftermath of a tragic fight that ended...

Sports Minister inaugurates 7-Member Committee to investigate death of Nigerian boxer

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has today, April 8, inaugurated a seven-member committee to investigate the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun...

Sports Ministry to investigate death of Nigerian boxer in Accra

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that a committee will be established to investigate the tragic death of Nigerian boxer...

Sports Minister commiserates with family of late Nigerian boxer 

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBC) and the family of Gabriel...

Ghana Boxing Authority breaks silence on death of Nigerian boxer 

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has officially confirmed the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who passed away during a bout on Saturday...

Nigerian boxer reportedly slumps and dies during bout at Bukom Arena

A tragic incident occurred at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday night when Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju collapsed during a bout. Olanrewaju, 40, was...

WBO orders champion Usyk to face Parker next

World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered by the WBO to begin negotiations with Joseph Parker for a mandatory title defence. Parker, 33, retained...

Dakoa Newman congratulates Abigail Quartey, calls for Affirmative Action implementation

Former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, has called on the government to urgently implement the Affirmative Action Bill to create...

‘Not Fergie time, offside time’ – Leicester rue lack of VAR as Man Utd progress

Ruud van Nistelrooy knows all about 'Fergie time' - the term used by some football fans to describe late goals scored by Manchester United when Sir...

Bakole or Wilder? Hearn denies Joshua has agreed next fight

Eddie Hearn has denied Anthony Joshua has agreed his next fight, saying the heavyweight is yet to begin talks with any opponent. Speculation on social...