Ms Wendy Naa Deide Sampah CEO of Wendy Foundation has sent a welcome and congratulatory message to the new Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams MP.

She said Wendy Foundation is more into advocacy and supporting the physically challenged sports men and women so she tasked the Minister to give some attention and opportunity to disabled sports federations and disciplines.

She also commended the Sports Writers Association of Ghana for organising a remarkable and splendid 49th Awards ceremony except that the artiste of the night did not show up because she wanted to dance.

She also hailed the Women In Sports Association WISA who honoured Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah and subsequently the SWAG has named her best Sports Personality for 2024.

Wendy Sampah said Ghana abounds in talents. both able and disabled so the government must be fair to everyone.

She added her voice that the Black Challenge who won the African Cup should be rewarded their bonuses.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

… Returns On Power Punch Promotions Bill On Independence Day Boxing

Marvelous boxer, Musah Lawson of Ghana Prisons Service who says many boxers are running from him returns to the ring at the Bukom Boxing Arena on March 6, 2025 when he takes on a tough opponent in the person of hard hitting Alidu Sulemana.

In an exclusive on The Big Fight Night Show on Omashi TV, he said, staying long in the amateur ranks has affected him in a way but all is not lost as he is still fight and ready to face the best.

Musah Lawson, aka ‘Awoo Dade’ a former member of the Black Bombers was in the national boxing team for seven years serving his country and never regrets, his only problem is the lack of bouts since he became a professional four years ago.

“My aim and desire is to become a world champion in boxing or one of the best and well known champions. I was born into boxing and boxing found me, I do not brag, but I know I am the best in my weight class. I want to appeal to managers and promoters to give me the opportunity” he expressed.

According to Lawson his two senior brothers who are based in Canada have supported him to win a national title belt but he wants to go beyond to become a continental and world champion, so he wants a manager and promoter who can take him to the next level,

The former amateur star said he has gained much experience and now wants to hit at the bigger crowns.

His only loss was a catch weight contest for a championship title outside Ghana which was rushed, so he did not prepare well. However he has now learnt a lot and is never complacent.

He thanked his employers, Ghana Prisons Service for the opportunities they have given him to be released for national sporting assignments like the World Championship, African Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games qualifiers.

He also thanked his family; the Akrong brothers, fans and supporters who have always been with him.

Musah Lawson aka Awoo Dade was on The Big Fight Night with coach / referee Hamidu also of the Ghana Prisons.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

… Returns On Power Punch Promotions Bill On Independence Day Boxing

Marvelous boxer, Musah Lawson of Ghana Prisons Service who says many boxers are running from him returns to the ring at the Bukom Boxing Arena on March 6, 2025 when he takes on a tough opponent in the person of hard hitting Alidu Sulemana.

In an exclusive on The Big Fight Night Show on Omashi TV, he said, staying long in the amateur ranks has affected him in a way but all is not lost as he is still fight and ready to face the best.

Musah Lawson, aka ‘Awoo Dade’ a former member of the Black Bombers was in the national boxing team for seven years serving his country and never regrets, his only problem is the lack of bouts since he became a professional four years ago.

“My aim and desire is to become a world champion in boxing or one of the best and well known champions. I was born into boxing and boxing found me, I do not brag, but I know I am the best in my weight class. I want to appeal to managers and promoters to give me the opportunity” he expressed.

According to Lawson his two senior brothers who are based in Canada have supported him to win a national title belt but he wants to go beyond to become a continental and world champion, so he wants a manager and promoter who can take him to the next level,

The former amateur star said he has gained much experience and now wants to hit at the bigger crowns.

His only loss was a catch weight contest for a championship title outside Ghana which was rushed, so he did not prepare well. However he has now learnt a lot and is never complacent.

He thanked his employers, Ghana Prisons Service for the opportunities they have given him to be released for national sporting assignments like the World Championship, African Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games qualifiers.

He also thanked his family; the Akrong brothers, fans and supporters who have always been with him.

Musah Lawson aka Awoo Dade was on The Big Fight Night with coach / referee Hamidu also of the Ghana Prisons.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Fauzi Dotor is a prolific striker who is noted for scoring unexpected and picturesque goals in football.

In 2023, Dotor played for Kiruna FC in Sweden where he scored 16 goals in 22 games.

He joined CFJ Mollerussa in Spain and has banged in 11 goals in 10 matches.

Dotor is of Ghanaian lineage and wants to contribute to the development and progress of Ghana Football by declaring his availability for the National Team, Black Stars as they rebuild for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Friends and fans have been asking why such a talent is not in the Black Stars.

Since Asamoah Gyan retired from the team, there is no prolific and consistent striker who has the blessings of the fans. so they feel Dotor is the answer.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

By Declan Warrington

LONDON – Callum Simpson successfully defended his Commonwealth super-middleweight title by clinically stopping Elvis Ahorgah in five rounds.

What was threatening to become a difficult contest at London’s Wembley Arena suddenly ended one minute and 53 seconds into the fifth round when a right-left combination dropped the 24-year-old Ahorgah for the first time and he struggled to recover.

Simpson had made the first defense of his British and Commonwealth titles as recently as January 11, when he required only two rounds to stop Steed Woodall.

The cancellation of Viddal Riley-Isaac Chamberlain, owing to an injury suffered by Chamberlain, left the promoters Boxxer seeking a replacement fight as the chief support to Adam Azim-Sergey Lipinets, and on account of his early evening against Woodall, Simpson was identified and matched with the Ghanaian.

Simpson, perhaps encouraged by his advantage in speed, set an admirable pace from the opening bell. Ahorgah’s wild swings were a reflection of both his technical limitations and ambition, but as often as he missed the 28-year-old champion during the opening round he caught him, including with a left hand that quickly reddened Simpson’s face.

A straight left then caught Simpson in the second, but Simpson responded with a right hook and then further punches to both head and body. He ducked another wild left hand from Ahorgah, who he then watched over-reach with a right hand and who then caught him with a right from close range to back him up towards the ropes.

Amid his struggles to keep Ahorgah at range, Simpson took another right hand on the inside in the third. He regardless continued to outwork his opponent by prioritising his jab, but showed the signs of the fight he was enduring when swelling appeared by his right eye.

It was a right hand from close range in the fifth round that noticeably hurt Ahorgah, and Simpson capitalized by ending the fight then and there. He followed that right hand with a right-left combination that dropped Ahorgah, who until then had appeared durable, and who waited until the stroke of 10 to return to his feet – at which point the referee Howard Foster intervened.

Moldova’s Aurel Ignat had by then required only one minute and 53 seconds overall to stop Scott Forrest and inflict the first defeat of Forrest’s career.

Boxxer’s Ben Shalom had just days earlier spoke of his faith in Forrest, who after absorbing a right hand, felt a left hook buckle his knees that forced him to retreat to the ropes and then the corner, from where Ignat landed further left and right hands, and from where the damage caused by two lefts forced the intervention of the referee.

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Mr. Emmanuel Olla Williams, President of the Ghana Tug of War Association (GHATOWA) has congratulated Hon. Kofi Adams on his appointment as Minister of Sports and Recreation.

Mr. William traditionally and affectionately called Ghana Sports Ambassador 'GAS Man" for his leadership and creativity in second circle schools sports, sanitation and recreation said they welcome the new Minister and will help him to succeed under the government of HE John Dramani Mahama.

He said all the federations need support and they must all prove that they are capable of bringing laurels to the nation.

According to him, Ghana will be represented at the 2025 African Tug of War Championship and hopes to improve by bringing home the gold, after grabbing bronze last year.

Mr. Olla Williams, who is also founder and CEO of One on One Foundation and Dreamland Sports Plus which have been organising the Schools Sanitation Train and aerobics competitions in Senior High Schools noted that sports lovers are hoping that he can change the fortunes of Ghana Sports.

The former youth development director of the Ghana Olympic Committee urged sports federations to work hard to improve upon the nation's placing at the last African Games held in Accra. 

"The lesser known sports which are least financed have been saving Ghana at international competition and I am happy he will give us some attention" he added.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

… Defeats Tough Nigerian Idris Affini In R7

Ghana’s Osumanu Haruna aka ‘Saabo’ was able to keep his WBO Africa Heavyweight title when he stopped Nigeria Idris Affini of Nigeria in the seventh round at the Idrowhyt Events Center at Dansoman on Friday January 31, 2025.

After the bout the wonderful soloist sang to the admiration of his fans.

Osumanu, who now boasts of a record of 16-3 with 11 knockouts, weighed in at 265.5 lbs, while Affini, with a record of 15-8-2 and 12 knockouts, came in at 215.7 lbs. it was a rematch of their clash in December 2023, which Osumanu won on points after the fight was stopped in round six due to a cut under his left eye caused by an accidental head clash.

The packed bill saw new boxers making their debuts and experienced boxers maintaining their undefeated records.  

Rising star Africanus Neequaye won against Odarlai Lamptey, while Theophilus ‘Lopez’ Allotey defeated Jonathan Agbeviade.

New sensation, Kevin Abraham knocked out Fuseini Ahmed with ease as Daniel Sellasi Gorsh also used two rounds to knock out Isaac Nettey to maintain his unbeaten record to register his 14^th victory.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Bronze medalist Samuel Takyi aka ‘Ring Warrior’ also knocked out experienced Komlangan Hounkpatin from Togo in their international match.

Crowd puller Abu Kamoko aka ‘Ambitious Bukom Tilapia who was watched by his manager, Sharaf Mahama, son of the President of the Republic of Ghana defeated braggart Kwesi Tutu in round one. Miledzi Delali also won against Naimou Aziz.

Other bouts saw Emmanuel Quaye winning against Collison Korley, Michael Darko was declared winner against Isaac Quartey, Emmanuel Mankattah Sackey also won against Emmanuel Noi Mensah, Kofi Dana beat Kazeem Ajiboye while Nathaniel Suppey also defeated Frank Mensah.

Salmane Partwata beat Sampson Aryee, as Khalid Partwata also won over Michael Quaye, and Jacob Addokwei Allotey defeated Ebenezer Devoss, while Mubarak Abubakar also won against Thomas Ayittey Okainja in the preliminary bouts.

Match maker Nana Sam Gold thanked the boxers for showing up with good performance.

Mr. Ivan Bruce Cudjoe CEO of Cabic Promotions  who wants to become Ghana Boxing Authority President cautioned boxers who will not perform well not to appear on his bill as he wants quality boxers who can entertain and please the fans, as well as be prepared for big international competition. He assured to organize exciting bouts every quarter to help boxers build their confidence and craft.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Due to the number of bouts, the gates will open at 4pm for the Cabic Big Fight Night at Idrowhyt Events Center at Dansoman. The main bouts will start from 8pm.

The WBO Africa Heavyweight title is at stake between title holder Osumanu Haruna of Ghana and Idris Affini of Nigeria

1. Nathaniel Suppey Vs Frank Mensah (168)

2 Africanus Neequaye vs Odarlai Lamptey (140)

3 Theophilus Allotey vs Jonathan Agbeviade (115)

4 Kevin Abraham Vs Fuseini Ahmed (175)

5. Daniel Gorsh Vs Isaac Nettey (118)

6 Samuel Takyi Vs Komlangan Hounkpatin (140)

7 Abu Kamoko Vs Kwesi Tutu

8 Osumanu Haruna Vs Idris Afinni (200+) WBO Africa Heavyweight Clash

9 Emmanuel Quaye Vs Collison Korley

10 Michael Darko Vs Isaac Quartey (154)

11 Emmanuel Mankattah Sackey Vs Emmanuel Noi Mensah (126)

12 Kofi Dana Vs Kazeem Ajiboye (154)

PRELIMINARY (FIGHTS START AT 4pm)

13 Salmane Partwata vrs Sampson Aryee (135)

14 Khalid Partwata vrs Michael Quaye

15 Jacob Addokwei Allotey Vs Ebenezer Devoss (140)

16 Mubarak Abubakar Vs Thomas Ayittey Okainja (160)

17 Miledzi Delali vr Naimou Aziz (168)

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Ivan Bruce Cudjoe, CEO of Cabic Promotions has urged boxers to be very serious if they want to attract attention of big time promoters to attract big fights and purses.

Speaking at the weigh in of the first in the series of Cabic Fight Nights at the Idrowhyt Events Center, he promised to organize four promotions in a year and wants to use boxers who are serious to give fans good fights, not arranged ones popularly known as ‘Atsiagbeshi’ by boxing fans whereby journeymen are paid small amount to lose.

Mr. Ivan Bruce Cudjoe who wants to see sanity and support for boxers, especially their purses and welfare hinted his intention to run for the presidency of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA).

He noted that promoters and match makers should ensure that boxers are competitive and attractive for fans to patronage bouts.

Mr Samir Captan, WBO Africa Representative in Ghana supported his call and advised that the WBO only recognizes durable and good boxers who are credible and outstanding.

The first Cabic Fight Night Thriller on Friday January 31 features Osmanu ‘Saabo’ Haruna defending his WBO Africa Heavyweight title against Idris Afinni of Nigeria

Osumanu Haruna (15-3-0) said he will perform like he did the last time to keep the title against experienced Nigerian Idris Afinni (15-7-2).

The Fight Night has some standard boxers like Olympian Samuel Takyi, Theo ‘Lopez’ Allotey and Emmanuel Quaye from the Wisdom Boxing Gym, Daniel Sellasi Gorsh aka ‘Emperor’ and Abubakar ‘Tilapia’ Kamoko from the Bronx Gym, Kevin Abraham, Africanus Neequaye, Michael Dark, Delali Miledzi. Emmanuel Mankattah and others on the bill. As many as 18 bouts will be staged.

Gates open at 4pm and the fees are pegged at 200ghc for Ring Side, 100ghc for Regular Stand and 50ghc for Popular Stand.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

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Sport Entries Check will be on 7 and 8 March. Technical meeting and official draw will be on 8 March, while the competition days are from 9 – 16 March. The venue will be Cair Sports Center.

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