Ghana Boxing News

06/06/2026

Jah Blu and Kareem 'The Servant' Call For More Community Sports And Entertainment Events To Unearth Talents
Jah Blu, a popular musician, hairdresser and powerlifter born and bred in Chorkor has called for frequent entertainment and sporting events in the communities to unearth talents for the nation.
Speaking on 'The Big Fight Night' on Omashi TV, he said the underground artists and rising sports stars would certainly become the next super stars of the nation and represent Ghana internationally.
He noted that young stars need education and parental attention as well as societal support and protection.
Jah Blu who defeated Kareen last Thursday in a community powerlifting challenge said leaders must be creative, innovative and positive in directing the youth.
Abdella Kareem Gunu popularly known as 'The Servant', a Dagomba born in Teshie lived in Ga Mashie is a forex businessman who lost in the bench press and shoulder press challenge agreed that discovering talent at a tender age and groomed to become a champion is very essential. He accepted defeat in good faith calling for a rematch.
Blu did better in the dead lift contest in the show that attracted a sizeable crowd to the York 250 Gym
"I know Ghana has massive talent and skilful guys in entertainment and sports but they are not motivated enough, it is not too late to do something" Kareem said.
According to Jah Blu (Christopher Mawuko Onyah), a community like Chorkor has produced great men and women like former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah and others as well as boxers like the late Bahubali not to forget the great Professor Azumah Nelson from Mamprobi, but no one inspires the up and coming ones.
He noted that it is not only white collar jobs that make people but talent and skill can turn ordinary people into tycoons and super stars.
The two boxing fans were sad it has taken a long time for Ghana to get a world champion.
Karen is optimistic about Jonathan Tetteh aka Worldwide and Derrick Quaye aka Show Love becoming next international heroes.
"Worldwide saved me before so I love him very much and he knows the game well" said Kareem.
Jah Blu also enjoys the styles of Michael Abban 'The Black Spider' and Alfred Lamptey aka 'Show Time'. He thinks Worldwide will beat Freezy Macbones again in a return match.anywhere.
They added their voices to boxing fans comportment at the Bukom Boxing Arena and appealed to the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) to hasten the election of new leaders.
On the 2026 FIFA World Cup, both Jah Blu and The Servant both said there is not much hope in the Ghana Black Stars, but they will thrill and shine. Some players to watch are Ernest Nuamah, Caleb Yirenkyi, Marvin Senaya, Augustine Boakye and Antoine Semenyo.
Ghana has 15 debutants including Benjamin Asare who is loved by his Korle Gonno community.
By Sammy Heywood Okine

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

‘Show Love’ gets chance to fight for WBC international super light weight silver title
Ghana’s Derrick Quaye popularly known as ‘Show Love; has got the chance to fight for WBC international super light weight silver title on the 19th June 2026 against
His opponent is Tomislav Vukomanovic in Lozionica from Belgrade, Serbia and a good hot bout is expected to take place.
According to international match maker Solomon Otoo Lartey, Quaye has prepared enough to give boxing fans a good fight.
Tomislav Vukomanovic is undefeated in 13 fights while Quaye has won nine and drawn once with no defeat.
So the bout is definitely going to see one of the two boxers losing his undefeated record unless it is a draw and the title stays where it is.
Show Love is one of the hardest hitters in Ghana, and boxing fans in Bukom and surrounding areas like Atukpai, Gbese and Akotolante believe he can bring home the title.
By Sammy Heywood Okine

06/04/2026

WABA Champion Gad Savior calls on DG of NSA
Ghanaian Super Middleweight boxer Gad Savior on Wednesday paid a special visit to the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah to introduce himself as the latest sensation in Ghana Boxing.
The DG of the NSA said “He is seen as a silent but serious potential "future" World Champion in the making”.
Yaw Ampofo Ankrah offered Gad and his team a few words of encouragement after he presented his new WABA title belt he recently won after stopping Iliasu Sulle in the 7th of their scheduled 12 round bout.
By Sammy Heywood Okine

06/04/2026

Postponement Of GBA Executive Board Elections - Final Vetting Scheduled For 4th June 2026
The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC), in consultation with the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, wishes to inform all stakeholders and the general public that the GBA Executive Board Elections will not take place tomorrow, 4th June 2026, as earlier scheduled.
According to a Press Release signed by Chairman of the GBIMC, Samir Captan, this decision as communicated earlier to stakeholders, has been taken to ensure that no candidate is disenfranchised and that the vetting process is conducted thoroughly, transparently, and in strict adherence to the GBA Constitution.
Following several appeals from aspirants for amendments, corrections, and submission of requested documents, the GBIMC has resolved to conduct the final vetting session on Thursday, 4th June 2026 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
In addition, the GBIMC has introduced a mandatory Fitness-For-Role (FFR) evaluation for aspirants contesting the top positions (President, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President) to further strengthen the integrity of the process.
A new date for the Elective Extraordinary Congress will be communicated immediately after the vetting, further processes and consultations are concluded.
The GBIMC assures all stakeholders that the vetting and election processes will be conducted with transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to the Constitution of the Ghana Boxing Authority.
From Sammy Heywood Okine

06/04/2026

“No juju in sports, the secret is hard training and discipline” Professor Azumah Nelson guides Team Ghana
Former World Boxing Council (WBC) Featherweight and Super Featherweight champion, Azumah Nelson was a special guest and appointed Ambassador of the Commonwealth Games Association Ghana when they unveiled plans and preparations ahead of the upcoming 23 edition of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
In a short speech, the Edmonton 1978 gold medalist said there is no short route to success in sport other than hard training and discipline. He advised athletes who are going to represent the nation not to fear or be intimidated by other contestants, but see themselves as champions from a great country called Ghana.
Azumah Nelson recalled how he missed the 1980 Olympic Games due to a boycott by African countries over apartheid in South Africa.
“I however became a world champion when I turned professional and reigned for ten solid years” he told the gathering at the Press Conference held at Central Hotel at Rigge in Accra,
He revealed how former President J.J. Rawlings, who was then their team manager, took good care of the national team and fed them well in camp before going to the Games.
Azumah Nelson, Africa’s greatest boxer and Margaret Simpson, a former super athlete were introduced as Ambassadors of the CGA, by President Richard Akpokavie. He urged Team Ghana to emulate the shining examples of the legends and also try their best to climb the podium.
President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) Dauda Fuseni assured the nation that from what he sees at training the Black Bombers have improved tremendously and he is optimistic Ghana will grab gold in boxing.
10 boxers are currently in camp at Winneba, very soon they will fly to the UK to get acclimatized with the weather and condition themselves for the tournament.
The boxers in camp include Mubarak Amarh, Desmond Pappoe, Enenezer Ankrah, James Okoh, Mathias Ash*tey and Amadu Mohammed.
Also in camp are heavyweights Asiedu and Daniel Pappoe plus some female boxers, the Black Hitters like Ramatu Quaye and Nancy.
The upcoming Commonwealth Games, a multi-sport event, will be the 23rd edition for all former colonies of the United Kingdom (Great Britain) including Australia, Nigeria, Ghana, India, Canada, Jamaica, Kenya and others.
The Commonwealth is made up of 56 independent member countries. It is a voluntary association spanning Africa, Asia and the Americas.
By Sammy Heywood Okine

06/04/2026

Ghana Boxing Authority Elections Postponed
According to the IMC of the GBA, the final vetting of candidates is fixed for June 4 and candidates for top positions (President, 1st and 2nd Vice-President) will undergo mandatory Fit-For-Role (FFR) evaluation before a new date is announced for the Elective Extraordinary Congress to elect officials for key leadership positions

06/03/2026

Going For Gold In Glasgow – Team Ghana Gets Set To Participate In 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Association Ghana (CGA) has officially confirmed Ghana's participation in the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 2, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland.
President of Commonwealth Games Association Ghana, Mr. Richard Akpokovie Esq. revealed to the media plans and preparations made ahead of the Games scheduled for 23rd July to 2nd August, 2026.
He recalled some of the achievements of Ghanaians at the Games previously held in Kingston, Jamiaca, Edmonton, Canada, and Birmingham, Scotland saying Team Ghana is expected to field about 40 athletes, who will proudly represent the nation in nine disciplines, with preparations intensified for one of the Commonwealth's biggest sporting events.
Mr. Akpokavie mentioned the disciplines as Athletics (Track & Field), Boxing, Judo, Swimming, Para Sports among others. He said some sporting events have been left out of this year’s competition so only a few athletes and officials are going to represent the nation.
The CGA President assured stakeholders that all efforts are being made to ensure Team Ghana is well-prepared to fly the national flag high in Glasgow and make the nation proud.
Meanwhile, THB, an indigenous company has been unveiled as the Official Kit supplier of Team Ghana, providing the team's competition and ceremonial apparel for the Games. They are going to deliver Team Ghana with all the apparel, bags, towels, slippers and water bottles.
Present at the well attended Press Conference held at the Central Hotel at Ridge on Tuesday were the Director General of the National Sports Authority Yaw Ampofo Ankrah who represented the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Chairman of the Ghana House project Hon. Kobby Woyome, Mr. Samson Deen, President of Africa Paralympic Committee, former world boxing champion Professor Azumah Nelson, super athlete Margaret Simpson, some champion para athletes; Zinabu Issah, Tahiru Haruna and Botsyo Nkegbe as well as board members of the CGA.
President of the Ghana Boxing Federation, Dauda Fuseni was also present and he assured boxing fans that definitely the Black Bombers who are currently in camp will come home with an improved performance.
“I can assure you that we will improve upon Birmingham 2022 and come with gold” he expressed.
Mr. Ernest Danso, the CDM of Team Ghana also added that with 50 days to start the event, the preparation is on point and the athletes in cam are responding positively.
He spoke about the number of media and volunteers who have applied in numbers and prayed that the best would come out.
In another development, the CGA has coined a new slogan to motivate the athletes in Glasgow.
Team Ghana - Feel the Power
Team Ghana - We Dare To Win
Team Ghana - From Ghana to Glasgow for Gold.
By Sammy Heywood Okine

05/31/2026

Ivan Bruce-Cudjoe Supports Ailing Assistant Coach
Ivan Bruce-Cudjoe who is contesting for Ghana Boxing Authority President in upcoming elections on 4 June has paid a compassionate visit to Emmanuel Abbey, Assistant Coach at Akotoku Boxing Academy,
According to ace boxing reporter, Prince Dornu Leiku, Abbey who is indisposed is to use the sum to commiserate and support his rehabilitation.
Meanwhile, other reports indicate that Ivan Bruce-Cudjoe sponsored the second batch of Medical Screening for about 150 professional boxers.
The first batch was sponsored by Star Assurance Group.
By Sammy Heywood Okine