Jonathan Tetteh aka ‘Worldwide’ says he wants to quit Box Office Promotions because he wants to fight for big money.

Speaking on Omashi Radio after beating Seth Gyimah aks ‘Freezy Macbones’ to win the WBA Inter Continental Africa Light Heavyweight Championship, he said Legacy Rise gave him good money and he wants to continue getting the big monies.

He is already thinking of a rematch with Freezy on March 6, 2026 in Kumasi.

According to Jonathan Tetteh who is the national super middleweight champion, he is now a big star and ready to work with big promotions.

Tetteh was on the Omashie Tuesday evening sports programme, The Punchline with Joseph Commey aka Jaguar who had a tough duel against hard punching southpaw, Majid Yakubu on the Best of Bukom 2 bill by Bishop Promotions.

Commey did not say anything concerning his relationship with Box Office.

Box Office Promotions is headed by Alex Ntiamoah Boakye who has supported many boxers from Bukom including Commey and Alfred Lamptey. He played a key role for Worldwide to defeat Freezy Macbones

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Former IBF Bantamweight Champion, Joseph 'Fresh King Kong' Agbeko has introduced Benedict Baddoo a budding sensation on the local scene as the boxer to watch and the future of the sport in Ghana.

Speaking at the Boxing Ghana Awards last Saturday at the Idrowhyt Events Centre he said Baddoo who is his blood relation is fearless and ready to conquer Ghana and Africa and reach the world.

Baddoo told Yours Truly in a different interview that he wants to become one of the best and most popular boxers from Chorkor.

He noted that Bahubali made great name for Chorkor and he wants to maintain the profile that Chorkor has produced very good boxers for Ghana.

"I want to be the next most popular boxer from Chorkor. there are many boxers in Chorkor but I want to be the Ambassador and biggest star when it comes to boxing" he said

Baddoo who is managed by PKO Boxing said the best of Ghana Boxing is coming.

Joseph Agbeko was among the special guests honoured at the event.

He is a two times world champion and congratulated organisers of the classic Awards event.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                            

Accra, Ghana — The Government of the Republic of Ghana has formally affirmed its commitment to host the 24th Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Senior Athletics Championships following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Confederation of African Athletics and Ghana Athletics.

The MoU was signed on behalf of the Government of Ghana by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adam, thereby confirming Ghana as the host nation for the continental championship, which is scheduled to take place from 12th to 17th May, 2026, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Legon, Accra.

The official signing ceremony took place at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and was witnessed by a distinguished delegation from the Confederation of African Athletics, led by the President of CAA, Mr. Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, and the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lamine Fati. Also in attendance was the CAA Region II delegation, headed by Chief Tonobok Okowa, who serves as the First Vice President of CAA and President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria.

The ceremony was further attended by the leadership of Ghana Athletics, led by its President, Mr. Bawah Fuseini, alongside representatives of key national sporting institutions, including the Ghana Olympic Committee, led by Lawyer Richard Akakpovie, and the National Sports Authority, represented by the Deputy Director-General (Technical), Madam Veronica Commey.

Other relevant institutions and strategic stakeholders were also present, collectively expressing confidence in Ghana’s preparedness and institutional capacity to deliver a successful and well-organised championship.

The execution of the MoU between the Confederation of African Athletics, Ghana Athletics, and the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Sports and Recreation formally signifies Ghana’s acceptance of hosting responsibilities and its commitment to meeting all technical, organisational, and infrastructural requirements for the successful staging of the Championships.

Earlier in the day, delegations from the Confederation of African Athletics and Ghana Athletics paid courtesy calls on the National Sports Authority and the Ghana Olympic Committee as part of stakeholder engagements towards preparations for the Championships. The delegation also undertook an inspection visit to the University of Ghana Sports Stadium to assess facility readiness and compliance with CAA standards.

The hosting of the 24th CAA African Senior Athletics Championships is expected to bring together elite athletes from across the African continent and further consolidate Ghana’s standing as a preferred destination for major international sporting events.

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Giants of Africa has returned to Ghana to support female coaches and the physically challenged. Giants of Africa uses basketball as a tool to empower African youth to DREAM BIG.

Giants of Basketball, an American Basketball organisation are in Ghana to organise a Women’s Basketball Coaches Clinic at the University of Ghana, Legon on Wednesday and unveil a basketball court at the School for the Deaf, Mampong Akuapem on 9th January.

Led by Joe Touomou (Senior Coach) and Coach Geraldine Robert, alongside members of Giant of Africa, GBA President Alex Kukula, selected coaches, and local representatives they are expected to impact a lot to the female basketball community in Ghana.

It is indeed a major boost for women’s basketball and inclusive sports development

Senior Coach Joe Touomou and Coach Geraldine Robert, a Gabonese who has played to the highest level in France and Europe shared some experiences and techniques on training and encouraging more females to do sports, especially play basketball.

According to Geraldine Robert the whole objective is using basketball to make the world a better place tolive in, and winning with women.

“When women win, the world wins said Coach Touomou.

He said Ghana has very good athletes in different sports disciplines and hoped there would be more stars in Ghana Basketball who can reach the NBA and FIBA levels.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, President of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) on January 7, 2026 paid a courtesy call on the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee ahead of the African Athletics Championship slated for May.

He was accompanied by officials of the CAA and they expressed confidence in Ghana to organise a marvelous competition.

Ghana will host the 24th edition of the Africa Senior Athletics Championships from May 12 to 17, 2026, in Accra,

Malboum noted that Ghana hosted a very successful competition during the 13th African Games and he believes there are still fresh facilities for the CAA event.

President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Lawyer Richard Akpokavie who warmly welcomed the Athletics delegation said he is always concerned about athletes’ welfare especially their facilities and remuneration and he is very optimistic that the Ghana Athens Association will deliver again.

"We have to put all hands on deck to organise a memorable and successful world class event" he stated.

Mr. Bawa Fuseini. President of the Ghana Athletics and Deputy Secretary General of the Ghana Olympic Committee assured that Ghana will deliver.

He prayed that countries will present their best athletes to make the Championship competitive.

The Secretary General of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Lawyer Mohammed Muniru assured the CAA that the competition in Ghana will be a success as there are many people in Ghana who love Track and Field.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ghana and the CAA was later signed at the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, after Malboum had visited the University of Ghana Sports Stadium at Legon.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

People call him ‘Ataa Addo\, but his real name is Edward Addo and resides at Mamprobi. He loves boxing but he is not strong to fight so he decided to become a referee,

But on an occasion when the man in charge was not in, he gave it a chance and for over 40 years he has been the official time keeper at most if not all professional and amateur boxing bouts in Ghana.

He is a retired civilian employee at the Ghana Armed Forces and his best boxer is Geirge Ashie.

In an exclusive interview at the 2025 Boxing Ghana Awards where he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, he congratulated the organisers for identifying him and honouring him on a special occasion.

“In fact I am very happy today and I thank boxinghana.com for the recognition and reward. It has not been easy but for the love for boxing we keep on doing what we love” he said.

According to Addo, he is training one Bernard Addo yo become the next Time Keeper.

He was honoured alongside some boxing legends and many others who exceled in the last boxing season.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Theophilus Nii Kpakpo Allotey aka Theo Lopez took home five prizes at the impressive and well attended 4^th Boxing Ghana Awards ceremony held on Saturday at the Idrowhyt Events Center in Dansoman, Accra.

The Boxing Personality of the Year 2025 went to Sharaf Mahama with 79.5% against Theophilus Allotey, Mathias Ashitey, Abubakar Kamoko, Dr. Ofori Asare and Dave Bishop,

Theo Allotey won the Outstanding Bout of the year with Daniel Gorsh (92.1%), Best Dressed Boxer (83%), Most Promising Boxer (82.3%), Most Well Behaved or Disciplined Boxer (94.5%), Professional Boxer of the year, winning with 91.3% of the total votes casted. Faisal Abubakar got 6.6%, while Sampson Segbedzi placed third.

Sammy Heywood Okine aka ‘General One’ took the 2025 Best Media Personality Award with 78.9% against last year’s winner, Mohammed Agyemang of Ibox360 fame who got 21.1%.

Sammy Heywood Okine also won the Best Boxing Writer of the year for the third time with 84.5% against Sam Opoku Amoah (Sam Gold) who got 9.1% and Prince Dornu Leiku with 6.5%.

Max TV won the Best Boxing TV Station with 88.8% against Omashi 7.1% while GTV placed third.

Ismael Williams amassed 76.3% to win the Best Professional Referee against Roger Barnor 10.9% and Erasmus Owoo with 5%.

Amateur Referee / Judge of the year was taken by Martin Acheampong (86%) against Edward Asante (14%).

With total votes of 72%, Jamestown Boxing Club took the Best Boxing Gym Award. While Augustus Dodoo aka ‘One Life’ was adjudged the Best Match Maker with 76.8% over Mubarak Nanor (11.1%), Ms. Sarah Lotus Asare (9.1%), and Enoch Amponsah aka Don

Mustapha Nettey got 84% of the votes to win the Best Ring Announcer / MC against Nat Attoh (7.3%) and Samuel Opoku Amoah (11.3%).

Joseph Martey won the Best Coach of the year with 78.5% against Dr. Ofori Asare 14.7% and Vincent Akai Nettey 6.9%.

Bright Okoe of Wisdom Gym got 82.6% and shocked Mathias Ashitey 17.4% to win the Best Youth Amateur Boxer of the year.

Outstanding Promotion of the year went to Legacy Rise Sports (88.5%) against Bishop Promotions (11.5%).

Knock Out of the year 2025 was picked by Shakul Samed in his bout at the WBC Grand Prix against Jude Grant.

The Best Regional Boxing Association went to Volta Region (83.5%), against Ashanti (9.3%) and Northern 7.1%.

The Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Ataa Eddie Pappoe, Amerley Turkson, Kwatelai Quartey, Edward Addo and the late Freeman Kwame (Promoterhene).

Others who have also contributed to Ghana Boxing like Dr. Ofori  Asare and Northern regional coaches got Special Awards.

By Wendy Naa Deide Sampah

Veteran international ring official, Ataa Eddie Pappoe has commended and congratulated organisers and sponsors of the recently held 4th Boxing Ghana Awards which took place last Saturday at the Idrowhyt Events Centre at Dansoman.

He said the brains behind the concept must be hailed because many people are doing well and they have not been noticed or recognised.

Pappoe who received a lifetime achievement award advised all boxing people to rally behind Boxing Ghana and support them to attract more funds to put up bigger events

"I must commend the team behind the CEO of Boxing Ghana for your marvelous job and I pray that you keep it up and get more sponsorship" he expressed.

The ceremony was graced by Lawyer Peter Zwennes. Hon.Kotey Ashie MP for Odododiodoo, GOC / GBF executive member, George Lamptey, Ace Boxing Writer Ekow Asmah. Former IBF Champion Joseph Agbeko, William Effah of PKO, Referee Shadrack Acquaye, coaches Dr. Ofori Asare, Darko, boxers Samuel Takyi, Abu Kamoko aka Ambitious Tilapia, Aziz Qurtey and others.

Hon Kotey Ashie congratulated the nominees and winners. He was optimistic Ghana will soon get another world champion, and more amateur medalists.

Meanwhile, Ghana Boxing Authority presidential aspirant Mr. Rabon Dodoo who supported the Boxing Ghana Awards said it is a very laudable programme that must be embraced by the Ghana Boxing family

He expressed that boxers, coaches and even media men and women who distinguished themselves should be motivated and encouraged to bring out their best.

The 4th Boxing Ghana Awards saw over 30 people being rewarded for their outstanding performance.

Some of the winners got gas stoves presented by BJ Wise Electricals, while all the lifetime achievement winners got cash prizes.

Theophilus Allotey was voted Boxing Personality of the year 2025. He also won Best Dressed Boxer  and Most Disciplined Boxer Awards.

The successful programme was sponsored by Idrowhyt Events Centre, Box Office Promotions. Cabic Promotions,, Cartel Events & Rentals. Prince De Henry Educational Complex, Rabbon Dodoo. Dauda Fuseni  (Ghana Boxing Federation) and PKO.

The media partners were KA Sports, African Sports, boxinghana.com, degemlife.com, ultimatesportsghana, modernghana. Newsghana,  ghananewsonline,  GTV. Metro TV, GH One, Oman TV, Net 2. Ga Mashie Blogger, Ghana Boxing News. GBA TV and Omashi TV.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The African Boxing Inaugural Congress took place in a hybrid format at the Lamiridge Hotel Conference Hall, Lagos, Nigeria on 28^th December, with the participation of 20 National Boxing Federations.

Ghana was represented by new president elected on December 27, 2025, Dauda Fuseni who was appointed President of African Zone 2 (West Africa) by World Boxing.

He told Yours Truly in an exclusive chat that he will try his best to make a mark and leave a legacy. He promised to unite the sub region and approve competitions that will improve the rankings and standards of West African boxers.

He hoped to attract the needed assistance and energy to succeed in his new roles.

Alhaji Fuseni will be responsible for coordination, supervision and development of all boxing activities in Zone 2, encompassing 16 West African countries, with immediate effect.

His letter of appointment was signed by the African President, Mr. Solomon Desmond Kargbo.

Approvals of the Congress agenda include the previous minutes, Strategic Plan & Draft Statutes

Elections by acclamation saw President: Mr. Solomon Desmond Kargbo, Vice Presidents: Mr. Omonlei Yakubu and Mrs. Anta Gueye as well as Board Members Alaeldin Alfatih, Dirang Thipe, Kpako Jules, Awil Gele, Fuseni Dauda and Maria Obono.

Post-Congress Board Decisions include Mr. Cyprien Tamo nominated as Secretary General.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The African Boxing Inaugural Congress was successfully held on 28 December 2025 in a hybrid format at the Lamiridge Hotel Conference Hall, Lagos, Nigeria. with the participation of 20 National Boxing Federations.

 Approvals of the Congress agenda include the previous minutes, Strategic Plan & Draft Statutes

Elections by acclamation saw President: Mr. Solomon Desmond Kargbo, Vice Presidents: Mr. Omonlei Yakubu and Mrs. Anta Gueye as well as Board Members Alaeldin Alfatih, Dirang Thipe, Kpako Jules, Awil Gele, Fuseni Dauda and Maria Obono.

Post-Congress Board Decisions:include Mr. Cyprien Tamo nominated as Secretary General

There was initial discussions on African Boxing logo and league structure as well as lunching.

The Congress marked a historic milestone for African Boxing and concluded with a Gala Night.

Source African Boxing Secretariat