Sensational Charles Tetteh who won the Best boxer and a brand new car at the Imax Boxing League will be one of the boxers to watch at Total 2 spot in Koforidua in the Eastern Region on 7th March 2026.

SP Sport Promotions is partnering T2 Bar and Grill to come out with the 1957 Boxing Night in Korforidua at Total 2 spot.

According to Mr. Samuel Agyei Darkwah of SP Management and Promotions they are finding it difficult to get an opponent as many boxers are afraid of the.hard hitting and aggressive boxer.

He said Tetteh is ready to face any opponent but the contenders are not in proper stead to fight.

Mr. Darkwah said SP Sports are trying to get an opponent from outside Ghana to fight Tetteh.

He expressed that the people of Koforidua do not want to be left out of Ghana Boxing and some youth in the region have started training to participate in the National Individual Amateur Championship to select the Black Bombers.

He noted that any good boxer in the Eastern Region who can stand Tetteh is welcome.

By Sammy Heywood Okine    

Jacob Tetteh Laryea aka Chorkor Fire says he is ever ready to face and beat Musah Lawson aka Awoo Dade in a championship bout if the purse is good.

"I am ready any time if the cash is good" he expressed.

The former West African and WBO Africa Super Welterweight champion said he has record, class and pedigree and his opponent must know that boxing is big business.

According to Laryea, the matchmaker has approached him and he requested for $6 000 which the promoter said was too much and could afford only $1 500.

The Chorkor Fire who is itching to fight to please his fans later asked the promoter to give him $4,500 but he has not heard anything since.

He said his team would not take in any amount because they have invested and are hoping for bigger opportunities and chances.

Laryea was stripped off his WBO Africa title, and he lost a chance to win another title in Congo, however he is still looking for another opportunity to become a title holder again.

He said the town of Chorkor has many good boxers and he is the 'Chorkor Fire" leading the young generation.

He trains at the Bronx Boxing Club at Jamestown under Coach Carl Lokko and managed by Swavy Blu Management and Promotions

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                       

International matchmaker Mubarak Yusif Nanor aka "America' has received tons of congratulations for organising the short but important visit of ace streamer Ishowspeed to the Bukom Square on Monday where he engaged John Quaye aka Magic Man in an exciting exhibition bout.

Magic Man said he really appreciated that he was chosen among many boxers and commended Nanor for his vision and wisdom as well as the Legacy Rise Sports Promotions team which includes dynamic and energetic youth in management.

Legacy Rise Sports added the boxing aspect of tourism and the whole Square attracted thousands of people.

Some of us have always said boxing is a tourism attraction in Ghana and should be guarded well.

Quaye thanked the incredible people of Bukom, Accra for their overwhelming support shown during @ishowspeed visit.

"Your cooperation, energy, and warm welcome made the event a success. I’m truly grateful to everyone who played a part. Thank you, Bukom — this will always be remembered" he stated.

John Quaye made the headlines in 2022 in the Imax Boxing League but lost to Charles Tetteh for the national title and car at stake.

Other prominent boxers at the event were juvenile Prince Larbie and Abubakar Kamoko aka Ambitious Tilapia.

Bukom Banku, a retired boxer, entertainer and musician also made Ishowspeed dance to his ‘Lighter’ song.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Musah Lawson is one of the disciplined boxers in Ghana. He held the National title. but lack opponents.

He is an ex Black Bomber who represented Ghana at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Middleweight Division in Australia.

Since turning professional the Ghana Prisons Service employee has not given up on his aim to become a continental champion.  Boasting of 17 wins with one lose outside Ghana he believes he is the best in his current Super Welterweight division.

In as many of his victories have not been over top level fighters, his only loss was a decision against a top English fighter who had a record of 25-1 at the time.

Lawson has not met any durable challenger on the local front. He had arguments with Derrick Quaye and Jacob Tetteh Laryea but the reality in the ring has not come on.

Since Eddie Coleman of SEM Promotions came on the scene they have exposed some boxers and signed Lawson as one of the star boxers

Lawson will be in the ring on April 25 at the Bukom Boxing Arena for a WBO Championship.

Other pairing are another ex Black Bomber, Abraham Mensah who won a Commonwealth medal coming up against  Lamptey in a Super Featherweight bout  while Michael Adjei Selvi (10-2-1) will return to face  Jerry Klutei Robertson (6-2-0) in a Super Bantamweight fray.

Other exciting boxers are lined up including juvenile boxers.

According to Coleman. the bouts are sell outs and fans can not wait.

He has assured of massive entertainment and an explosion.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                                       

Dr. Eric Tetteh Ayertey, a Ghana-based medical doctor with a special interest in multi-sport athlete health, anti-doping, and event medical governance, has urged boxers and coaches to prioritise safe and structured weight management, warning that drastic weight cutting can put athletes at serious medical risk.

In an exclusive interview, Dr. Ayertey explained that while many boxing teams in Ghana demonstrate discipline and strong preparation standards, occasional unsafe weight-cutting practices highlight the need for sustained education and medical guidance across the sport.

Dr. Ayertey, a BIBA-trained ringside medical professional recognised by the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC), stressed that one of the most misunderstood issues in combat sports is the assumption that once a fighter makes weight, they are automatically ready to compete.

“A boxer can make weight successfully and still be medically unstable,” he stated.

According to Dr. Ayertey, rapid weight loss is often achieved through dehydration and restricted intake, which can reduce circulating blood volume and disrupt electrolyte balance. These changes may affect temperature regulation, recovery, and even fight-night performance.

He further explained that warning symptoms may include dizziness, cramps, weakness, headache, heat intolerance, and in more severe cases, collapse or acute medical instability.

“The safest approach is gradual, planned weight management. Waiting until a bout is confirmed and then trying to cut weight rapidly can expose the athlete to avoidable risk,” he added.

He referenced a recent incident involving American bantamweight fighter Cameron Smotherman, who collapsed shortly after stepping off the scale at an official weigh-in in Las Vegas. According to him, while not every weigh-in collapse is directly linked to weight cutting, such incidents bring to mind similar fatal consequences that have been confirmed in some cases to be associated with dangerous weight-cutting practices in weight-category sports such as boxing, kickboxing, weightlifting etc

“Weigh-ins are not simply administrative. They also represent a critical medical moment in boxing,” he noted.

Dr. Ayertey emphasised that athlete protection must remain a shared responsibility across boxers, coaches, managers, and event organisers.

Addressing perceptions around strict medical enforcement, Dr. Ayertey acknowledged that insisting on proper medical standards within the boxing fraternity may sometimes be misunderstood.

“Some may see me as overly strict or cautious, but in combat sports, caution is not weakness, it is responsibility. Boxing is high-risk, and even with the best preparation, emergencies can occur. That is why we must never overlook preventable risks or compromise on safety,” he stressed.

Dr. Tetteh Ayertey commended the collective efforts of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the National Sports Authority (NSA), the Interim Management Committee (IMC), and all stakeholders for their collective efforts and collaboration towards strengthening medical and safety protocols and safe practices within Ghana boxing.

He further stressed that training and talent are important, but boxer medical preparedness and physiological fitness must remain the foundation.

“Safe preparation protects performance, prevents avoidable injury, and strengthens confidence in the sport,” he added.

He concluded by calling for a sustained commitment to education and enhanced medical governance across the Ghanaian sports ecosystem, especially in high-risk sports like boxing.

“Boxing will always be a demanding sport, but unsafe weight cutting should never be the price of competition. With better planning and medical guidance, these risks can be reduced and athletes can perform at their best in a safer environment.”

By Sammy Heywood Okine

SP Sport Promotions in collaboration with T2 Bar and Grill are coming out with a bill dubbed 'Bout of 1957 Boxing Night' in Koforidua at Total 2 on March 7, 2026.

According to Mr. Samuel Darkwa Agyei of SP Sports, the people of Koforidua in the Eastern Region are yearning to witness a live boxing show and they are marking the times for the date.

Featuring on the bill are very tough and crack boxers like George Faho Mensah (11-1-0) who is on the main bout of the night.

Mensah who was supposed to fight in Europe but the bout could not come on has not relented in his training.

He has rather intensified and hopes to give his fans something good to cheer about.

He is one of the boxers in Ghana who has been tipped for the glory of winning a continental title and he knows he has a mission to accomplish.

Mr. Samuel Darkwa hinted that the fight in the Eastern Region is the beginning of great professional and amateur boxing bouts coming up to boast sports and entertainment in the region.

He said talented boxers in the region would also be scouted and given opportunity.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Treasurer of the newly constituted Ghana Boxing Federation. Mr. Mustapha Nettey has explained that the rebranding of Ghana amateur boxing is to reset from the base to the top.

He explained that coaches will be given free hand to operate after they have undergone some retraining while a new crop of boxers would be selected to form the nucleus of the. National Boxing Team, the Black Bombers who are going to be camped in both residential and non residential programmes as well as arrange international training tours for them.

Speaking on Omashi TV programme. The Big Fight Night. Mr. Nettey who is an accomplished ring announcer and boxing administrator said the new federation has a very good balanced team of tried and tested personalities like Nii Adama Addy aka Nii Gonti Adjor 1 two times coach / manager to grab world titles and owner of The Gym. Mr. Solomon Otoo an international match maker and popular boxing trainer in Bukom. Ms Sarah Lotus Asare daughter of the famous Coach Dr. Ofori Asare. African Representatives of WBC Cares and Mr. George Lamptey who comes with massive experience as a security expert and recognised international technical officer.

Mr. Dauda Fuseni the president is also a qualified administrator and experienced boxing manager with ideas.

The solid team would be supported by committees to make their job easy and quick

He expressed that everyone has something to offer and would be given the chance

Mr. Mustapha Nettey hinted that one of the plans of the new administration is regional integration to allow other towns and centres to host events

"Ghana Boxing is big and special. Others have come to lead. This is our time and we want to make our term memorable by changing old practices to new modern models," he stated

He emphasized that the new GBF will be attractive to sponsors both locally and internationally.

"Our ultimate goal is to win more medals at international competitions. especially the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Senegal and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. USA as well as restore the image and respect for Ghana Boxing" he added.

 By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Northern Region will be fully represented at the upcoming 2026 National Individual Amateur Boxing Championship slated for January 29 to February 1 at the Accra Sports Stadium and Bukom Boxing Arena.

According to coach Waliwu Alhassan, he has prepared some boxers from Tamale who will be coming to Accra to justify themselves for selection into the national boxing team,  the Black Bombers.

Coach Alhassan who was in Accra for the Boxing Ghana Awards where he was honoured for his dedicated service said his boxers are very eager to make a statement and they are going to express themselves in the ring with good boxing.

He said they are not afraid of the Accra boxers, but coming with vigour, hard work and discipline.

Meanwhile gyms in Accra have also intensified their training regimes and everyone is serious.

During the week the hardworking Omashi Media Sports crew have visited the gyms and it has been exciting and interesting seeing how boxers are training with power and passion.

The Ghana Boxing Federation President,  Alhaji Dauda Fuseni told Yours Truly they are rebranding the sport and want to give opportunity to boxers and coaches.

He noted that the Individual Championship would be held twice in a year to keep amateur boxers busy and ready for international competitions.

Dauda who is the new President of Africa Zone 2 which comprises the West African region revealed they are planning an international boxing league and hoped it would be successful.

He said it is time Ghana grab more gold medals at international competitions like the Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games,  hence they are taking their plans to higher levels to attract corporate sponsorship.

"Boxing is the sport or discipline that has given Ghana true world champions and we have to guard the sport and invest more" he expressed.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana Football Association represented by General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq.) at the Ghana Olympic Committee’s (GOC) 2025-2029 Strategic Plan launch on January 8, 2026, at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Accra. The plan focuses on strengthening sports development in Ghana through athlete-centric approach, improved governance, funding, and partnerships.

GOC President Richard Akpokavie emphasized the committee’s commitment to prioritizing athletes and equipping federations for success. “This plan provides a clear roadmap for advancing sports development in Ghana. We’re building a system where every athlete succeeds, and every federation thrives,” he said.

Prosper Harrison Addo praised the plan, stating it’s a key driver to elevate Ghanaian sports. National Sports Authority’s Board Chairman, Dr. Fred Awaah, commended the GOC for integrating science into sports, highlighting its impact on national development, employment, and economic growth. “Sports drives jobs, boosts the economy, and strengthens the nation,” Dr. Awaah said

Richard Akpokavie – GOC President (Left) – Prosper Harrison Addo – General Secretary, GFA (Right)

Source GFA Communications

They will represent Ghana and officiate football matches across international competitions in the year ahead.

Top Ghanaian international referee, Daniel Laryea was among twenty three (23) referees, who has been officially presented with a FIFA badge for the 2026 season following a ceremony held at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Headquarters in Accra.

Daniel led the list, earning badges as both a Centre Referee and a Video Assistant Referee (VAR). FIFA badges are awarded annually to top-ranked officials following rigorous fitness and performance assessments

The presentation which was done by executives of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirms their eligibility to represent Ghana at international competitions in the year ahead, highlighting the country’s continued presence on the global refereeing stage.

By Sammy Heywood Okine