Ace sports journalist Sammy Heywood Okine has been voted Best Boxing Writer and Media Personality of the Year 2025 from an overwhelming voting process.

The two prestigious awards in the 2025 Boxinghana Awards were presented by MP for Odododiodoo, Hon Alfred Kotey Ashie and Ekow Asmah at an impressive ceremony held at the Idrowhyte Events Center on Saturday January 3, 2026.

Others who won were Kapon - Best Boxing Fan, Best Promoter – Legacy Rise Promotions, Best Professional Boxer - Theophilus Allotey, Best Match Maker - Augustus Dodoo and Joseph Martey - Coach of the Year.

The experienced media guru, Mr. Okine who is head of sports at Omashi TV and associate editor of boxinghana as well as Ghana Country Director of African Media Sports Ventures and contributor to websites; moderghana.com, newsghanaonline.com, ultimatesportsghana.com, asaaseaban.com dedicated the awards to his family, friends and colleagues in the media, especially young journalists and bloggers.

The Press Attache for Team Ghana at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games where Samuel Takyi won the only bronze medal for Ghana and Africa said boxing is one sport that has taken Ghana to places and the government needs to invest regularly and better.

Currently with Omashi Media, he diligently served for eight years as Communications Director of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and was also in the same capacity at the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA).

Sammy Heywood Okine’s show on Omashi TV, The Big Fight Night every Friday evening keeps on gaining and giving recognition and much publicity to boxers and boxing officials.

His craft of creating humour and valuable rich experience in dishing out historical facts and figures adds touch and education as well as entertainment to the programme.

He really deserves the awards as a pillar in the industry and a motivation to the youth. He is a legend in a different sports intellectual class.

By Elizabeth A. Gyamfi

National Lightweight Champion, Joseph Commey was given a tough challenge at Bishop Promotions 'Best of Bukom 2' on New Year day January 1, 2026 at the Bukom Boxing Arena by hard hitting southpaw Majid Yakubu.

22 years old Commey (4-0, 2KOs) popularly called Jaguar, begun the bout with the fans behind him and gave a good account of himself in the early rounds of the much anticipated fight.

Young Yakubu (4-1, 2KOs) managed to turn the crowd in his favour as he landed powerful punches with his left.

He took rounds 4,5 and 6 hitting Commey with long overhand punches and snapping Commey's head many times. His confidence soared and gained confidence mounting pressure on Commey.

Commey who lost his support used his bravery to surmounted the challenge and countered the attack with jabs managing the final rounds.

The judges scored the bout 97-93, 95-95, 98-92 in favor Joseph Commey to retain his title.

The product of Box Office and Black Panthers Gym was carried shoulder high after the fight for putting up a good show. His loyal fans were resolute and they carried the night.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The baby assassin, Henry Malm dropped Isaac Commey, the kick boxer in the 5th round and stopped him in round 7 in their Super Welterweight contest on January 1 at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

Henry Malm who represented Ghana at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 qualifiers now has a record of (11-0, 10KOs). In round 7, he loaded a flurry of unanswered punches which Commey could not answer.

Malm hurt Commey in the 5th round with an uppercut to crush him on the canvas on his knees but strong guy from Chorkor recovered and came back strong to finish the round.

Commey (10-3, 10KOs) suffered a one side pounding in rounds 6 and 7 and a powerful uppercut sent him to the canvas. Referee Neequaye stepped in to wave his hands to end the fight.

Big congratulations to Dave Bishop and his Promotions for another good show.

Meanwhile Malm has challenged former IBF Welterweight champion Joshua 'The Grandmaster' Clottey and the fight will come on soon.

Haruna Mohammed of Wisdom Boxing became the new WABU Champion when he also knocked Ashitey Larbie.

The man called Thunder did it in style at the Bukom Boxing as he pounded Ashitey Larbie to a round 7 KO to become the new WABU Cruiserweight champion at the Bishop Boxing Promotions Bill dubbed Best of Bukom 2.

Great thanks must go to trainer Dr. Ofori Asare for guiding the new champ.

Haruna lost the National title to Abdula Ahmed but the opponent he wants to face is Jacob Dickson.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The boxer fans call Africa,  Africanus Neequaye gave boxing fans something to cheer about at the Bukom Boxing Arena on January 1, 2026 before recording a round 7 TKO against Daniel Quaye of the Bronx Boxing Gym to become the New National Lightweight Champion.

The pride of the Jamestown Boxing Gym Africanus Neequaye delivered a sweet victory to a partisan crowd with precision as reduced Daniel Quaye to hit at will.

Neequaye who is 20 years old and a past student of Prince de Henry Educational Complex and LaboneSHS (10-0, 7KOs), put up a beautiful combination of punches to the body and head of Quaye in all 6 round.

Daniel Quaye (9-2-1, 9KOs) is not in the class of Neequaye who fired nicely in round 6 with beautiful and clinical combinations of punches hurting Quaye several times in admiration of the crowd. Daniel Quaye did not come for round 7, and referee David Mills had to wave to call the end of the bout.

Black Panthers hero, Michael Abban 20 also dispatched Kizato of Tanzania to win the WBA Pan and Commonwealth Silver Super Flyweight title

Michael Abban stopped his opponent Mushin Kizato in R3 after dishing out quick power punches to body.

Abban (13-1, 8KOs), improved in record as he inched closer to the Commonwealth title. Congratulations to coach Eben Adjei and the team.

In the special amateur bout, Mathias Ashitey of Black Panthers proved why he is the SWAG Best boxer when he beat Caleb Mensah of Wisdom Gym.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The 4th Edition of the prestigious Boxing Ghana Awards has attracted a few corporate support with Cartel Foundation leading the effort to honour and reward distinguished boxers, coaches, ring officials, media and others in the Ghana Boxing fraternity.

Other sponsors are Idrowhyt Events Centre, Prince De Henry Educational Complex, PKO Foundation, Box Office Promotions and B J Wise Electronics and Electricals.

The Boxing Ghana Awards is recognised by the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) and the National Sports Authority (NSA).

This year 30 personalities who have distinguished themselves would be honoured

The categories include Best Professional Boxer. Best Fan. Best Dressed Boxer, Best Amateur Boxer. Best Referee / Judge. Best Ring Announcer, Best Boxing Media Personality and Best Coach.

Lifetime Achievement Awards would be conferred on some personalities who have contributed to Ghana Boxing over the years, like Ring Official Ataa Eddie Pappoe, Coach Kwatelai Quartey. Time Keeper Edward Addo, Coach / Referee Naa Amerley Turkson and the late Freeman Kwame aka Promoterhene.

The year 2025 saw some wonderful boxing organisation by Legacy Rise Sports Promotions and Bishop Boxing Promotions who have been nominated for awards

All roads lead to the Idrowhyt Events Centre at Dansoman on Saturday January 3, 2026.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana's Haruna 'Saabo' Osumanu has lost his World Boxing Organization-WBO Africa heavyweight title in Tanzania to home favourite, Frank Shagembe via a round 3 TKO after the Ghanaian couldn't continue again due to a hand injury in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania on New Year's Eve.

Another Ghanaian, former WBO Africa super middleweight champion, Emmanuel Martey also failed to add another continental title in a different division as 2 Ghanaian judges score it 99-91, 99-91, whilst the third had it 98-92, all in favour of Asemahle Wellem of South Africa who becomes the new World Boxing Organization-WBO Africa light heavyweight champ - Viwanja vya Posta, Dar-Es-Salaam - 31/12/2025.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Parin FC showed their resilience and character in week nine of the Accra North District Football Association (ANDFA) Division Three league played at the Apenkwa Astro Turf on Friday.

Again, Parin FC had to come back on occasions before going on to win the game 3-2, to push them to the top of the table with 19 points.

New Dove opened the scores in the early minutes of the game through Emmanuel Ampqdu.

But Parin FC leveled up though Micheal Ayertey, who pounced on through pass from Rapheal Tetteh to score.

The game went into recess with both teams at equal strength, but on resumption, Isaac Debrah converted a penalty for New Dove after Edward Osei fouled an attacker.

Ayertey again equalized for Parin FC, to make the scores two all.

 Both sides battled to take control of the game, with tensed moments as action swing from one side to the other.

At this point, the game was halted as fans of New Dove invaded the inner perimeter but center referee ensured order.

Samuel Clinton Amponsah, picked up a long cross from defence run at the defenders of New Dove and managed to placed the ball in the corner of their net for the match winner.

It was a goal that separated the two sides and also silenced the home team that had huge local fans behind them.

Source William Ezah

Pride of Jamestown Boxing Club, Africanus Neequaye has been motivated ahead of the big test against Daniel 'High Tension' Quaye of the Bronx Gym on the Bishop Promotions bill scheduled for January 1, 2026 at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

Mr. Archiebald Nii Martei Armah, Proprietor of Prince De Henry Educational Complex at Lartebiokorshie in Accra has presented some kits and beverages to exciting boxer Africanus Neequaye to inspire him as he faces Daniel Quaye in a top challenge for the national super lightweight championship.

Mr.Archiebald Armah said he has confidence that Africa will surely win as he has prepared well and has very good trainers.

Africanus Neequaye, a product of Prince De Henry and Labone SHS is one of the young Boxers with potential who has been signed by Streetwise Boxing.

Victory against Quaye will really push him high to be attractive in his weight division.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Bishop Boxing Promotions is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Best of Bukom 2, set to take place on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026, at the iconic Bukom Arena in Accra, Ghana.

“Join us as we kick off the new year with an electrifying night of boxing, showcasing the incredible talent from the heart of Bukom and beyond. This event promises to be a spectacular display of skill, strength, and sportsmanship, featuring both emerging and established fighters who are ready to make their mark in the ring” said the Promoter Dave Bishop, an American with deep love for Ghana said in an exclusive interview.

He noted that there would be thrilling matchups featuring top local and some international boxers in a vibrant atmosphere filled with energy and excitement as well as entertainment, food stalls, and more to celebrate the spirit of the New Year.

The weighin comes up at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Wednesday January 31 at 9am and would be followed by a Press Conference.

On the bill are exciting popular boxers from Bukom, Newly crowned Commonwealth Youth super flyweight champ, Michael 'Black Spider' Abban goes for the the WBA: World Boxing Association Pan Africa belt against Muhsin Kizota of Tanzania on BestOfBukom 2 presented by Bishop Boxing Promotions at the Bukom Boxing Arena on New Year's Day 2026.

The epic clash between undefeated Africanus Neequaye and Daniel 'High Tension' Quaye for the Ghana Boxing Authority super lightweight title will happen on New Year's Day next year as well as other exciting bouts.

The fight fans cannot miss is Henry Malm versus Isaac Commey as well as Haruna versus Larbie, which is the main bout. Joseph Commey will clash with southpaw Yakubu, and there is a super amateur clash between Mathias Ashitey and Caleb Mensah.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ring Warrior of Ghana Boxing, Samuel Takyi put up a remarkable performance on Monday evening on the Cabic Promotions Big Fight Night bill at the Idrowhyt Events Centre to stop Isaac Dowuona of the Bronx Gym.

Dowuona who started the bout fiercely and was rushing forward did not even taste the deadly punches of Takyi and decided to quit after just two rounds. He failed to report for round three after receiving a few accurate jabs and hooks.

After the bout Takyi who is in tip top form declared his readiness for Joseph 'Jaguar 'Commey the National Lightweight Champion.

He thanked all those who have supported him.

Takyi won bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and gold at the 2023 African Games.

Takyi (8-0) has since fought opponents in South Africa, Nigeria and trained in the United Kingdom.

He currently trains at the Wisdom Boxing Gym under Coach Dr. Ofori Asare.

By Sammy Heywood Okine