Boxing

Usyk like a ‘local amateur boxer’ – Fury

Tyson Fury believes he beat Oleksandr Usyk in May's undisputed heavyweight contest and says the Ukrainian was like a "local amateur boxer". Usyk, 37, won the...

Usyk v Fury rematch set for December – Saudi official

Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to meet in a rematch on 21 December, according to the chairman of Saudi...

Ghana’s Jonathan Tetteh loses opportunity to go to Paris 2024

Jonathan Tetteh of Ghana lost to Cuban-born Dominguez Loren Berto (Azerbaijan) in the evening session, 27th May 2024 of Bout no. 192 in the...

Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision points defeat on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia as Oleksandr Usyk became boxing's first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. On...

Fury shoves Usyk at weigh-in for super-fight

A fired-up Tyson Fury returned to his old tricks as the Briton shoved Oleksandr Usyk in the chest before the pair were separated by...

Boxer collapses and dies in first professional bout

Nigerian middleweight boxer, Sherif Lawal, tragically lost his life during his professional debut after being knocked out in the fourth round. Lawal, 29, faced Portuguese...

Abu Kamoko dropped from Black Bombers for 2024 Olympic Qualifier in Thailand

Abu Kamoko, the son of former Ghanaian boxer Brimah Kamoko could not make it into the Black Bombers squad for the African Qualifiers in...

Azumah Nelson returns to the ring to face EU Ambassador

Boxing legend, Azumah Nelson will return to the ring after almost two decades since his last exhibition fight, in a monumental event aimed at...

Azumah Nelson shares interesting reason his son decided to quit boxing

Boxing legend Azumah Nelson has revealed that his son, Dalvin Azumah Nelson Jr, has decided to step away from the sport after exploring it...

I studied building construction but … – Bukom Banku’s son [Video]

Abubakar Kamako, the son of the legendary boxer Braimah Kamoko, famously known as Bukom Banku, has explained why he changed career path despite studying...

My son will become a world champion – Bukom Banku

Former cruiserweight champion, Braimah Kamoko is confident his son, Abubakar Kamoko, has what it takes to become a world champion. Abubakar Kamoko, popularly known as...

African Games: Bukom Banku’s son reveals why he failed to win gold [Video]

Abu Kamoko, the son of former Ghanaian boxer Brimah Kamoko, has revealed why he was unable to win a gold medal in the boxing category...

African Games: Ghana wins four gold medals on final day of boxing

Ghana's Black Bombers won a historic four gold medals on the final day of the men's boxing competition at the Accra 2023 African Games. Commonwealth...

African Games: Joseph Commey, Aryeetey secure boxing final slots; Takyi, others fight on Thursday

Ghana is set to secure more medals in the boxing competition after Joseph Commey and Mohammed Aryeetey both qualified for the finals of their...

African Games: Olympic medalist Samuel Takyi reaches medal zone

Samuel Takyi has advanced to the semi-finals of the boxing tournament at the ongoing 2023 African Games. The 2020 Olympic Games medalist secured his spot by...

African Games: Joseph Commey makes semis; Walid Omar, two others eliminated in boxing event

Ghana's Walid Omar Abdul has been eliminated after a third-round stoppage by Ugandan opponent, Kasim Murungi at the 2023 African Games. Omar, a two-time African...

African Games: Bukom Banku’s son wins boxing medal for Ghana

Abubakar Kamoko, the son of retired Ghanaian boxing legend, Bukom Banku, has won a medal for Ghana in the ongoing 2023 African Games. Competing in...

Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou in second round in Saudi Arabia

Briton Anthony Joshua delivered the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Joshua,...

Paris 2024 qualifiers: Ghana’s Samuel Takyi suffers defeat in Italy

Ghana’s Samuel Takyi suffered defeat to Japan's Shion Nishiyama in the Men's Light Welterweight Division at the Olympic qualifying bout in Busto Arsizio, Italy. He...

Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou: Could winner fight for undisputed title next?

Promoter Eddie Hearn believes heavyweight Anthony Joshua could be one win away from fighting for the undisputed world title, despite a two-fight deal in...

Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight off after Briton sustains cut

Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed after the Briton sustained a "freak" cut in training. Fury, 35, was cut...

Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou: Heavyweight fight set for 8 March in Saudi Arabia

Great Britain's Anthony Joshua will face MMA fighter Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight contest on 8 March in Saudi Arabia. Joshua, 34, had previously described...

Anthony Joshua to fight ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia

Two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a boxing bout in Saudi Arabia, organisers said. Joshua...

Anthony Joshua: Talks held over boxing match in Africa, says Eddie Hearn

Anthony Joshua could revisit the Rumble in the Jungle as part of an "iconic" bout around the 50th anniversary of the legendary fight, says...

I will forever remember my fight with Bastie Samir – Bukom Banku [Video]

Boxer, Braimah Isaac Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku says he will forever remember his bout with Bastie Samir. This, he explained people still mock him with the...

Bukom Banku ventures into movie acting after retiring from boxing [Video]

Former WBO Africa Light Heavyweight, Braimah Isaac Kamoko has confirmed that he has retired from professional boxing. Kamoko, also known as Bukom Banku first rose to prominence by winning...

Francis Ngannou fight an option for Anthony Joshua, says Eddie Hearn

Anthony Joshua could fight MMA star Francis Ngannou in a boxing match, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. Ngannou almost stunned WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury...

Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Jon Jones – what next for Francis Ngannou?

Francis Ngannou has the combat sports world at his feet after coming up just short against Tyson Fury in his professional boxing debut on...

Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou: British heavyweight claims controversial split decision win over ex-UFC fighter

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury claimed a controversial split decision victory over former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou, 37, put Fury on...

Alvarez beats Charlo to retain undisputed title

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez defended his undisputed super-middleweight title by beating Jermell Charlo on points. Canelo, 33, secured a unanimous 119-108, 118-109 and 118-109 win over...

Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Undisputed fight signed and to take place in Saudi Arabia

A historic undisputed heavyweight fight between champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been signed and will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Additional details,...

Ghana boxing team out of African Olympic Games qualifiers

The Black Bombers and the Black Hitters fail to impress at the 2023 African Olympic qualifies in Dakar, Senegal. Out of 12 boxers made up...

Paris 2024: Seth Gyimah ‘Freezy MacBones’ loses Olympic qualifier in Dakar

Ghanaian boxer, Seth Gyimah, aka Freezy MacBones, was defeated in the round of 32 by Senegalese fighter Seydou Konate in the middleweight (80kg) category...

Asempa FM’s Fire Lady & friends support Black Bombers and Hitters for #Mission Dakar-Senegal 2023

Asempa FM’s Mavis Amanor, popularly known as Fire Lady, has for the second time made a donation to the Black Bombers and Hitters team....

UK-Based Ghanaian boxer Freezy Macbones joins Black Bombers for Olympic pursuit

UK-based Ghanaian boxer Seth Gyimah, recognized under the alias Freezy Macbones, has embraced an invitation to become part of Ghana's national amateur boxing team,...

Financial constraints stalled renovation of Azumah Nelson Sports Complex – Sports Minister

In December 2021, the renovation works on the Azumah Nelson Sports complex, one of the 10 multipurpose sports facilities being constructed across the country,...

SuperSport boxing-fight treat for boxing fans: Spencer vrs Crawford

Every few years boxing surprises itself and its loyal fan base by getting the two very best fighters in the ring to compete for...

I don’t trust my son, says Isaac Dogboe’s father

Paul Dogboe, the father of boxer Isaac Dogboe, has confirmed his relationship between him and his son is broken. Paul and his father have had a...

Ghana boxing has no future, says Joshua Clottey

Former IBF Welterweight world champion, Joshua Clottey, believes boxing in Ghana does not have a future due to lack of development. The West African country has...

Boxing sensation Freezy MacBones ditches Ghana for UK after applying for GBA license

President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Abraham Neequaye, says Britain-based Ghanaian sensation Seth Gyimah has decided to naturalise for the UK. The GBA boss...