The Goodbox Gym established at Labone in Accra came up in February 2025 through the vision of young Ghanaian Kickboxer William Ofori Atta and the mission is to expand the combat sport, fitness and business.

However, though Goodbox Gym has already been of good use to the famous Freezy Macbones, it was the facility used by Ahmed Abdula before he won the National Cruiserweight title from Haruna Sadat Mohammed in the Battle of the Beasts Bill promoted by Legacy Rise Sports.

The Goodbox agenda is to develop, support, promote and project combat sports and teach self defence aside bodybuilding, aerobics, massage and others.

According to William Ofori Atta the ideas have also included taking boxing to other places in the capital, who have missed the action over the years.

"So we want to bring boxing to Labone, Cantoments, East Legon and Trassaco if possible, hence we have to get the training facility which must not be far from the people" he said.

He revealed that Goodbox has classes for several combat sports such as Boxing,  Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Karate Do, Judo, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA and Wrestling at moderate prices.

He hinted reaching out to deprived gyms to donate gloves and other equipment, as a way of showing social responsibility and love.

He acknowledged that Ghana has many talented boxers, but believes there must be more investment into sports and recreation for greater rewards in the future. .

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. David Bishop, an American businessman and philanthropist who is spearheading the upcoming ‘Best of Bukom’ Boxing Show at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday August 23 says boxing fans should expect an experience and fireworks.

Speaking to journalists at the state of the art Goodbox Gym at Labone in Accra, he said the ultimate goal of Bishop Boxing Promotions is to build an Academy which aims to become a beacon of opportunity, empowerment and sporting excellence for Ghana's youth.

He expressed gratitude to everyone who was at the “Best of Bukom Media Workout” hosted by William Ofori Atta’s GoodBox Gym.

“Your energy and enthusiasm made the event unforgettable, and we loved seeing the community come together to celebrate fitness and boxing”.

Mr. David Bishop an ace entertainment organizer said he has fallen in love with the talent and skillful boxers in Bukom and hopes to continue with series of bouts where winners will be awarded special rings.

He said this Saturday will be an event to remember describing it as the hottest boxing event this summer - the “BEST OF BUKOM with action-packed thrilling matches featuring 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medalist Joseph ‘Jaguar’ Commey,  WBO African Bantamweight and UBO African Super Flyweight champion Theophilus ‘Lopez’ Allotey, Haruna Mohammed aka Sadat, Joseph Antwi aka Juniour Bazooka, Nana Adjei Clinton aka President, Kofi Dana the rising star, hard punching Emmanuel Mankatah, Stephen Coffie, Michael Abban the ‘Black Spider’ and Sampson Segbedzi aka ‘Mama’s Boy’.

The boxers on the bill spoke to the media and each of them promised a good show.

The weigh in comes up at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Friday.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Hon. Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey, the Mayor of Accra has launched the 3rd edition of the popular street art festival, Womba Accra under the theme, Koliko: 'Puppeteering for a positive future'.

The press launch which took place at the Omanye Aba Hall of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) attracted some youth of Accra, the major sponsor and media.

Mr. Douglas Anorfu, AMA Coordinating Director in a welcome address said Womba Accra has become a major part of activity to mark the Homowo Festival. He hoped for an improved peaceful and successful event.

Chief Priest Numo Ayitey Kobla III, Korle Wuloimo also prayed for an incident free event for everyone to enjoy.  He urged all people in Accra to join the festival which comes off on the High street from August 19 to 24.

Ace boxing promoter Alex Ntiamoah Boakye who is the Project Coordinator gave a round down of the programme lineup which includes cleansing, story telling, night of the lights, arts and culture street exhibition, folklore displays and musical concerts.

"There will also be blood donation and health screening for 4,000 people, while Gamada will host the Dunk basketball festival as well as boxing shows and massive concerts at Osikan and Mantse Agbona parks" he stated..

In his key note address, the Accra Mayor, Hon. Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey said.he loves to be part of anything that promotes and projects the culture of Accra and the Ga language.

He was happy to be part of the event and expects to see Gas projected in all aspects to promote unity, peace and love.

He pledged to support the Womba Accra Festival fully and hoped that the youth will be involved and contribute positively.

Lawson Ltd Company, the major sponsors' representative Simon Ofoli Quaye presented a goodwill message and promised to support but cautioned people under the age of 18 not to drink the Lawson De-Ray Bitters.

Assembly members for Bubuashie and Kaneshie Hon. Daniel Omaboe and Ebenezer Aidoo were present.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

An exhibition on aspects of Ghana’s boxing heritage ‘Atswele Sane’ curated by Sarah Lotus Asare opens at the Museum of Archaeology and Heritage Studies at the University of Ghana from Wednesday, August 20 to September 2, 2025.

Ms. Sarah Lotus Asare is Ghana’s first and only female Matchmaker; she is also the Administrator at Wisdom Boxing Gym and Manager of Theophilus ‘Lopez’ Allotey, the current WBO Africa Bantamweight, UBO Africa Super Flyweight and Ghana National Super Flyweight Champion.

The daughter of Ghana’s celebrated boxing coach; Dr. Ofori Asare is also an executive member of the Greater Accra Amateur Boxing Association.

Boxing lovers and fans are expected to support Sarah Asare by visiting the Exhibition.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Accra Hearts of Oak beat Kpando Heart of Lions to lift the 2025 Gbese Mantse Homowo Charity Peace Cup with an authoritative 2-0 victory at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

The Phobians who found the net through Frank Duko and Hamza Issah are building on this pre-season form ahead of the start of the 2025/26 Ghana football season.

Coach Didi Dramani tasted Gbese Mantse Cup match and won his first trophy with the Rainbow boys. He next competition is the GHALCA Top Four tournament that starts on Wednesday in Accra.

Mr. Sammy Anim Addo was the main organizer of the Gbese Mantse Homowo Charity Peace Cup Match which featured entertainment stars like Tinny and others.

Ghana champions Bibiani Gold Stars, Heart of Lions and Asante Kotoko are all in the prestigious pre-season GHALCA Top Four competition which will be honoured at the Accra Sports Stadium.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The 2025 edition of the African Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championship is happening in Accra Ghana from August 17 to 22, 2025 at the Ga Mashie Hall of the Trust Sports Emporium.

14 countries are represented namely, host nation Ghana,  Algeria, Botswana,  Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Morocco,  Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa,  Eswatini and Uganda.

Present at the opening ceremony were President of African Weightlifting Khaled Mehalhe and Secretary General of African Weightlifting, former President of the Ghana Olympic Committee Ben Nunoo Mensah also known as HRH Nii Kojo Ashiefie Papanyira I - the development Chief of the Ga State who represented the Ga Mantse, current GOC President Richard Akpokavie, President of Ghana Weightlifting Federation Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Ms. Veronica Commey Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority who represented the Minister of Sports and Recreation and other dignitaries.

The Alajo Mantse was present with his entourage and they enjoyed melodies provided by the Ghana Immigration Service band and Ga Mashie Dance Troop.

Hon. Shaib said the championship is not only a platform for competition but also a stage for inspiration, cultural exchange, friendship, and solidarity. He urged young athletes to compete with courage, fairness, and passion, noting that every lift contributes to their personal journey and the future of African weightlifting.

The GOC President declared the competition opened as he reminded athletes and officials to show the Olympic values in their performances. He urged the young athletes to take advantage of the opportunity, give their best, and embody the Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship.

The President of African Weightlifting Khaled Mehalhe declared that Ghana is capable of hosting the World Championship with the set up he saw.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                        

'The Big Game' featuring Skillsman XI versus License Coaches XI comes off at La, McDan Park on August 31, 2025

Skillsman Tornado, now a CAF License D Coach has thanked all who have contributed to his projects of selecting and training young footballers. He said the young boys will dazzle to the delight of football fans on the match day.

"The boys will thrill in the big game, come and see with your own eyes the skills and talent" he expressed.

The anticipated big game between the freshest set of young coaches, who took part in the CAF license D course will take place on Sunday 31st August, 4pm at the La McDan Park against Skillsman Tornado XI.

Skillsman Tornado who has been scouting and grooming young players starting from age 6 said the game aims to expose the players and test the skills of the new coaches.

He noted that the Skillsman 11 Foundation is an NGO trying their best in the area of Sports in general and football in particular.

Skillsman who is a cousin of Black Stars Legend Stephen Appiah also blessed with football power and skills.

He is involved in boxing management and beach soccer organization, aiding clubs and players around Teshie and Nungua in Accra.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana's Middleweight boxer is the last man standing for the nation and Africa at the innovative WBC Grand Prix going on in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

He is also rated among the top ten boxers by BoxinGhana -Pound for Pound.

Last week the 2020 Tokyo Olympian was in the ring, but he did not fight, however he got his qualification medal and got the opportunity to present a medal to an opponent in his weight class.

Speaking to Yours Truly in an exclusive interview at the Bukom Boxing Arena on his return to Accra, The 'Sharp Shooter' as he is known expressed satisfaction and joy over where he has reached by representing at the WBC event.

He disclosed that as an alternative opponent he has the chance to fight if any of the qualified boxers get injured or fail to report.

According to Samed, he is very glad to be in the show because it has really exposed him to meet the big men at WBC and also been offered an insurance package worth $100,00 through the Grand Prix programme.

"I have the chance of fighting a WBC Championship if I perform well, so the exposure and experience is massive. Indeed I am most grateful to Dr. Addae Opoku Amoako of Ace Power Promotions and my manager Edwin Theo Addo, CEO of Akotoku Academy for supporting my dream. I also thank my coaches for guiding me through" he said.

Shakul praised God as he was robbed and the verdict as overturned in his first fight, so that lesson made him perform better in his subsequent bouts.

His senior brother Bastie Samir,  the original Beast of Ghana Boxing also spoke to Yours Truly and he assured his fans of a grand comeback.

The former sparring partner of Floyd Mayweather hinted that he is still training and not hanged his gloves.

"I will return big and massively at the right time" he stated.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Sports Education and Management (SEM) presents ‘Monaco - The Night To Prove’ at Bukom Boxing Arena on September 12 as Ernest Akushey aka 'Baubali' faces Jacob Dickson aka 'The Beast' in a Cruiserweight contest at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

The introduction of boxers on the bill was done at on Friday where Dickson (14-2-0) promised to switch off Baubali in rounds three or four and end his career because he doesn't have IQ in boxing.

Ernest Akushey (6-1-0) replied that he will shock Dickson as he has corrected his mistakes, and coming with something new and explosive. He thanked all his fans all over the world.

In the undercard Daniel Gorsh aka Emperor,  John Laryea (Expensive Boxer) from the Bronx Boxing Club and Musah Rahman Lawson aka Awoodade are all featuring.

Lawson who was signed by Edward Coleman to join the SEM stable alongside 13 year old juvenile boxer Benjamin Ankrah for 3 years with a promise of scholarship, welfare package and education also promised a good show.

The reigning national Super Welterweight champion said the new contract should help him to climb to the top ranks in WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO.

Coleman added that the package include advertising of the boxers and managing them to become international champions.

Present to grace the event were GBA representatives, Michael Tetteh, Lord Acquaye, Patrick Johnson, Derek Ankrah and Yours Truly.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Madam Angela List, CEO of Nguvu Mining Limited and Chairperson of Danny List Foundation has sent a message of profound and sincere condolence to HE President John Dramani Mahama, the people of Ghana and close families of the eight gallant heroes who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter accident on August 6, 2025.
According to Madam List, she was devastated on hearing the very painful lose to the nation as the people involved were very distinguished gallant gentlemen who were on national duty serving the nation.
She stated that this incident should make Ghanaians come together and be strong in unity as a nation.
She described Hon. Dr. Edward Omane Boamah who she met at the International Youth Empowerment programme as a kind modest and patriotic personality, and noted that the nation has lost a fine gentleman alongside the others.
"May his kind soul rest in peace together with the others" she stressed.
She called for prayers, support, kindness and honour for their families.
Dr Edward Omane Boamah - Minister for Defence, ⁠Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed - Minister for Environment, ⁠Alhaji Muniru Mohammed - Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr Samuel Sarpong - Vice Chairman, NDC, Mr Samuel Aboagye - Former Parliamentary candidate, Squadron leader Peter Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo lost their lives while travelling to Obuasi to engage in a safe mining event.
Madan List is Chairperson of the foundation named after the Ghanaian US Based professional golfer, Danny List.
By Sammy Heywood Okine