RBS Promotions are coming up with their maiden show on 30th December, 2025 at the Laboma Resort, Beach in La, Accra.

On the bill are crack boxers including Show Love aka Derrick Quaye who faces David Lamptey and other exciting pairings.

Dr. Albert Tetteh Botchway CEO of RBS says they are not in to add to the numbers but make an impact with the exposure of local boxers who would soon become international world beaters.

On the bill, Derrick Mensah faces Emmanuel Aryee, Habib Lartey also faces Thomas Quansah.

Amazing boxers, Aziz Quartey, Thomas Okaidja, Godwin Tetteh, Haruna Oku, Dwamena Kesse and James Lamptey are all on the bill.

The last week of December 2025 is giving much to boxing fans as the Interim Management Committee of the Ghana Boxing Authority plans to hand over to an elected fully represented and recognised body.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Sports Education And Management (SEM) Promotions presents “The Night Of Reset, Entertainment / December To Remember Gh 2025” at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on 28th December, 2025.

A Press Conference and Face Off has been scheduled to take place on Friday 26^th December night at Akoto Lante on Accra Central, weighin is on Saturday at the Bukom Boxing Arena, ahead of the bouts on Sunday at the same venue.

According To Promoter: Edward Coleman, CEO of Sports Education Management Promotions, the Bill features a Super Lightweight contest 8/3 between Samuel Quaye aka No Chance of The Gym versus  Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, Jessey Lartey Lartey aka ‘Water Boy’ of Reformers Gym.

The National Super Welterweight Championship 10/3 will be staged between Musah Rahman Lawson aka Awodade of Reformers Gym and an opponent yet to be named.

Olympic Bronze medalist, Samuel Takyi of Wisdom is back on the local front to face Isaac Dowuona of the Bronx Gym, while National Super Bantamweight Titlist, Daniel Otoo of Bukom Boxing Gym takes on Haruna Oku of Seconds-Out Gym.

The packed bill also features National Super Middleweight Contest 8/3 between Mustapha Kamoko of Sea View Gym and an opponent yet to ne named.

There is a Super Lightweight Contest 8/3 between Michael ‘One Bullet’Ansah of Panix Gym against Joseph Tagoe aka ‘Wezzy’ of the Wisdom Boxing Gym. An international Middleweight Contest 8/3 between Nigriean Abdoul Baki-Adamou and Ghana’s Benjamin Abeibre will also pull some attraction.

A Bantamweight Contest 8/3 between Ebenezer Kolebe of Seconds Out Gym against Jonathan Pappoe of the Black Panther Gym will be a cracker. Another international Heavyweight Contest 6/3 involving Haidarai Birak of Syria and Anselme Gnansingbe of Benin is going to excite the fans.

There is a third international bout involving Super Bantamweight Contest 8/3 Joseph Sackey of Ghana against Mohammed Olalekan (Nigeria). National Super Lightweight Contest 8/3 between Moro Seidu of Will Power Gym versus Francis Appalo of Indigo Gym is also going to be full of action. There is a Featherweight Contest 8/3 between Prince Kamaldeen of Fit Trip versus Ofoli Tetteh of Reformers Gym.

The night ends with a Super Middleweight Contest 8/3 between Benedict Baddoo of Seconds Out against Felix Narh of (Bukom Gym, then a Super Bantamweight Contest 8/3 involving Inusah Lartey of Discipline Gym versus Abraham Lamptey (Bukom Gym).

The gate fees are moderate at there is a grand after show party which will close the following day.

Promoter Coleman said it is time for Christmas so every fan must enjoy, also is is a time for resetting so everyone must reorganize and enter the new year with new ideas and new plans.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The kit in which the damage was done: kudos to Team Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey AKA Theo Lopez for the immaculate branding for the Ghana, UBO Africa, WBO Africa and now WBO Global champion.

Inspired by the visions of Marcus Garvey and Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, this uniform draws its power from the Black Star, a symbol of African pride, self-belief, and liberation.

It connects past struggle to present purpose, turning history into fabric and identity into motion.

The all-black glitter speaks to resilience the beauty forged in discipline, sacrifice, and unbroken spirit.

Chosen with intention, the fabric reflects both memory and future, honouring those who dreamed before us and those who rise today.

At the waist, the Ghana flag anchors the story a nation carried into the ring, Africa standing tall with every step forward.

Fabric inspiration and concept by Coach Ofori Asare, sewed and brought to life by Coach George Smart Abbey, with embroidery by Wahid.

This is more than a boxing uniform. It is history in motion.

It is the hope of the Black Star of Africa.

A star is born

Ghanaian boxer Theophilus Allotey has won four titles in 16 months. He was the least expected to become a global champion, but currently he is the eye of Ghana Boxing and ready for a real world title shot.

Allotey dished out a classic calculated performance on Saturday, December 20, 2025 to defeat Phillippino Jayr Raquinel for the WBO Global Super Flyweight title at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium at Legon in Accra. The judges’ scores were 119-109, 118-111, and 116-112.

It was the main undercard of The Showdown that featured Craig Richards knocking out Azeez in a all British Light Heavyweight bout.

Also on the bill was John Laryea beating Holy Dorgbetor for the IBF Africa Continental Featherweight title, while Ashanti Seth Gyimah aka Freezy Macbones lost to Accra boy, Jonathan Tetteh aka Worldwide.

In other bouts with mixed feelings, Sampson Segbedzi lost while Jerry Lartey aka Sugar Ray won.

For Theo Allotey, he sends a signal and message that all can never be lost once you are alive and keep on fighting.

He has developed and matured from the amateur grades to the professional ranks and he is now going to be rated in the top 10 of the WBO.

Under the technical guidance of Coach Dr. Ofori Asare who has seen it all and management led by Sarah Lotus Asare, they are putting up the message that it can be done.

According to Allotey, it was his coach who worked out the plan and trick to win the rounds.

“We decided to finish it all by round four, but Raquinel is a good boxer and I respected him because he has deadly punches that can also end the bout, so I was very careful and fighting according to plan” he expressed.

Team Allotey would now need support, financial, protocol, media, logistics and that of the fans to gain sympathy and become Ghana’s next world champion.

Coach Asare will not get tired seeking for sponsorship for his ward to become the next king.

Allotey who loves to be called Lopez due to his love and admiration of some Mexican and American boxers is very eager to realise his dream very fast and retire early to enjoy his fortunes and fame.

He is undefeated in 13 bouts and hopes to remain same and go on to beat the best opponents with respect and discipline.

Yours Truly wishes Team Allotey more successes.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The science 1 class of LOSA 2000 popularly known as PAAPANOM has presented a total of 50 mono desks to Labone Senior High school in response to a call for support of students desks in the school. This request coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the class decided to do this needful gesture to alleviate the challenging shortage of desk in the school.

Receiving the items of behalf of Labone Senior High School, the Senior House Mistress Ms Otabil was full of praise for the science 1 class and promised the desk will be put to good use. She further encouraged all LOSA members to continue to support the school to give out their best in quality education.

Rev Eric Totimeh also shared a prayer to the old students for God's continuous blessing on them.

The Leader of the Science 1 class of LOSA 2000, Mr Sampson Gyasi also took the opportunity to thank all his mates for their massive support and generous giving to make the donation a success. He further called on the LOSA national , other year groups, classes and individuals to remember Labone Senior High School and help support the diverse challenges in the school such us Kitchen Renovation and Poor drainage system,  Reservoir Tanks, Dustbins and a modernised ICT center.

Ms Wendy Naa Deide Sampah immediate past President of LOSA 2000 congratulated the Science 1 class for this great initiative.

Story by Wendy Naa Deide Sampah LOSA 2000

Veteran boxing coach Kwatelai Quartey has been recognised and penciled to receive a Special Award for his contribution to Bukom and Ghana Boxing over the years.

The history of Ghana Boxing can not be written without mentioning Coach Kwatelai Quartey aka ’Wutor’, head coach of the Bukom Boxing Club.

He is very instrumental in the reconstruction of the Bukom Boxing Club in1976 with support from Hon. Amarkai Amarteifio, then Secretary for Youth and Sports.

The gym has been in existence since the 1950s managed by Nii Nai Sackeyfio and has produced great champions, including first Olympic medalist Clement Ike Quartey Senior and amazing Floyd Quartey.

The gym still needs support because the new crop of boxers need better facilities and equipment, even roofing so they can train 24 hours on raining days.

He is a senior brother of Ike Bazooka Quartey who together with the late Alfred Cobra Kotey were some of the poineers of the Bukom Boxing Club, training at tender ages.

Coach Kwatelai Quartey is a naturally gifted trainer and our generation saw him grooming Ike Bazooka Quartey since he was six years old Alfred Cobra Kotey, Joshua Clottey and Emmanuel Clottey, Steve Dotse, James Bukom Fire Armah and Abraham Osei Bonsu to the international limelight.

His biggest achievement is guiding them to join the national team, the Black Bombers to take part in the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games and helping them to turn professional boxers.

Coach Quartey led Alfred Kotey to become the WBO Bantamweight Champion in 1994. Though Oko Odamten is credited as coach of Ike Quartey, the foundation is Wutor and he still trains many youth and juvenile boxers.

Also passing through the hands of the legendary coach were the cream of Bukom boxers, Bukom Banku, Braimah Kamoko, Bukom Tsatsu Joshua Okine, Bukom Jah Lartei Lartey, Alfred Tetteh the Stinging Bee,, Bukom Onufu Malik Jabir, Micheal Pappoe and many others.

Though he is aging, he takes delight in teaching young boxers with or without equipment, like punching bags.

"I can even use a football to train boxers how to punch" he expressed in the exclusive interview.

To him there is no excuse for not turning up for training because as a boxer, the gym is your classroom to learn about life.

Aside boxers, young trainers have also passed through his hands and it is very laudable and befitting that he has been recognised for the 2025 Boxing Ghana Awards.

Coach Quartey aka 'The Father of Bukom Boxers' thinks Ghana Boxing has sank low because there is no leading contender in world ratings and advised the government to invest in amateur boxing by taking boxers out for training tours in Eastern Europe and Asia.

He however believes that raw talent abound but talent needs management and exposure as well as opportunity.

The boxing family and BoxinGhana congratulate him for his dedicated and committed service to Ghana Boxing, especially the Bukom youth.

He has been named for a Special package in this year's Boxing Ghana Awards which takes place on January 3rd at the Idrowhyt Events Centre at Dansoman.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Pride of Bronx Boxing Gym, John Abaja Laryea aka ‘Expensive Boxer’ showed the stuff he is made of and the men backing him with a tantalizing performance against rival Holy Dorgbetor on The Showdown bill brought by Legacy Rise Sports and Matchroom Boxing at the Legon Sports Stadium last Saturday.

After an early announcement that their bout had been called off, many fans did not understand, until it was explained that it was due to miscommunication.

The clash for the IBF Africa Continental Featherweight Championship became the best bout of the night as boxing fans had so much to cheer about.

Both boxers gave their all and they really made fans love the night.

Laryea produced a blend of burliness and ultimate mechanical aptitude to post Dorgbetor in the 7th round to take the IBF Continental Africa featherweight title.

Sammy Anim Addo, manager of John Laryea was very confident of success and he really motivated his boxer not to be overwhelmed by the crowd as they have seen bigger crowds in the USA. The manager of Baby Jet Promotions really played his role to perfection and glory came as the end.

They both displayed accurate power punches, dynamic dodging and resistance.

Laryea started the bout on a very serious note, and gave Dorgbetor who held the IBF Africa title some hefty blows, before the man from the Volta region came in fiercely to reply.

In the middle rounds both boxers were caught with blows which sent them to the canvas and fans could not help but cheer with wild applause.

As the fight drew to the closing stages, the acts of trainers and corner men had to come in and it seemed Coach Carl Lokko was on top of his game. Dorgbetor scored four knockdowns against Laryea, and Laryea was also successful in securing a knockdown.

As a result of the injury sustained by Dorgbetor, the ringside doctor called an end to the fight in the seventh round.

The champion trainer from Accra gave his boxer some instructions which worked perfectly to see their opponent down in the seventh round for the referee to call off the match.

Abaja Laryea, the two time WBO Africa Champion who is looking for an opportunity to become a world champion added the IBF Africa Continental belt to his collection.

Indeed it was a super night for Accra boxers as Jonathan Tetteh aka ‘Worldwide’ defeated Seth Gyimah aka Freezy Macbones to grab the WBA Africa Light Heavyweight title, while Theophilus Allotey won the WBO Global Super Flyweight title.

Much appreciation and gratitude continue to pour in for Sharaf Mahama’s Legacy Rise Sports Promotions, 258 Boxing and Matchroom Boxing for the marvelous organization.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The winners of this year's Iron Forge functional fitness national competition which ended last Sunday at the astro turf field opposite Dr. Karikari Brobbey Hospital at Dansoman in Accra were very happy with their prizes as they went home smiling with attractive prizes that would make their families happy this Christmas season.

After tough rounds of various endurance exercises, Awal Mohammed representing the Greater Accra Region emerged winner with 580 points and was presented with a 43 inch Nasco TV, gas cooker, box of Sorry Mosquito spray two trophies (one for keeps), medal and certificate.

Isaac Awusei from the Central Region who placed second with 460 points got a 40 inch Nasco TV, microwave, standing fan, half box of Sorry Mosquito spray, Trophy, medal and certificate.

Third placed Isaac Asante from Ashanti Region with 450 points went home with a 32 inch Nasco TV, steam iron, Sorry Mosquito spray, trophy, medal and certificate.

Awal Mohammed said, “Fitness has always been my lifestyle, I came in well prepared and I thank God for my success”.

All the products were produced by Electroland Ghana, dealers in TCL, Nasco, Medea and Samsung appliances.

Mr. Charles Owusu Ansah, President of Functional Sports League Ghana congratulated the winners and thanked the sponsors of the event. He urged other companies to join the sport which is growing fast among the youth.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana’s Conquerors place third as ASFA from Senegal lifts TIREC International Rugby 7s Tournament Cup

International Rugby Sevens returned to the Legon Rugby Stadium in Accra where the elite players and clubs in the sub continental region experienced the eighth edition of the TIREC International Rugby 7s Tournament which was hosted by Ghana.

Top clubs from across West Africa on Saturday and Sunday displayed their speed, stamina, skill in high-impact rugby.

The 3rd Place Playoff saw Conquerors of Ghana winning 29 points against 5 by TRUC.

At the end of the two day all play all competition, ASFA from Senegal stood tall and lifted the trophy after beating LDB (Lions) 19-0 in an exciting encounter which was thrilling and full of lessons and tactics in Rugby.

The clubs that featured were the Conquerors SC (Ghana) • ASFA (Senegal) • Alligator RC (Benin) • Élite RC (Togo) • Conakryka RC (Guinea) • TRUCK (Cote d’Ivoire)  • Les Lions (Burkina Faso).

The second day delivered high-intensity Rugby 7s and decisive results such as Conquerors SC 05 – 12 ASFA, TRUC 07 – 12 Les Lions, Élite RC 19 – 07 Alligator RC.

Indeed it was a fast, fierce international Rugby action in which the players who watched as fans entertained themselves with melodious jama songs to keep the stadium alive.

Team representing Ghana, The Conquerors lost some and won some.

After the well organized competitions the winners and all clubs, match officials, media, LOC and medics were honoured with medals and certificates.

Present at the tournament was Mr. Herbert Mensah, President of the African Rugby Union and Ms Rafatu Inusah, President of Ghana Rugby Football Union.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Awal Mihammed representing the Greater Accra Region once again emerged champion of the 2025 Iron Forge functional fitness competition held at the Astro Turf field opposite the Dr. Karikari Brobby Hospital at Dansoman in Accra. He got 580 points.

Nine contestants representing other regions took part in the endurance energy sappy and stamina testing competition which was organized by the Functional Sports League Ghana.

Isaac Awusei from the Central Region got 460 points to place second while Isaac Asante from the Ashanti Region got 450 points to place third. All the winners got trophies, while the participants got products from sponsors.

The tests include Sled Push, Sandbag Squats 20, Sandbag Carry In & Out, Run 50m to finish line, 20 Alternating Pistols, 20 Box Step-Up with Kettlebells, 10 Burpees Jump Box Over and 50 Single Unders.

Other tests were 5 Strict Press, 10 Deadlifts, 5 Thrusters, 15 Kettlebell Overhead Swings, 7 Devil Press, 15 Kettlebell Overhead Swings, 5 Devil Press, 15 Kettlebell Overhead Swings, 3 Devil Press, Run 50m to finish line, 15 Jump Boards, 20 Mountain Climbers and 20 Reverse Lounges.

President of the federation, Mr. Charles Owusu Ansah, popularly known as ‘Commander in Chief of the Fitness Revolution’ said it has been an exciting event, which produced a deserving winner who has gained experience, learnt a lot and has more to deliver.

He thanked the sponsors of the event and appealed for more companies to join and support the sport and the youth who have to use their talent, skills, endurance and strength responsibly.

Awal Mohammed who attended KNUST expressed his gratitude to everyone who has supported his journey and hoped to take Ghana to bigger places through functional fitness.

He also appealed to fitness gyms to acquire the right equipment for functional fitness.

By Sammy Heywood Okine