5,000ghc For VVIP, 1,500ghc For Ringside, 50ghc For Popular Stand  

*Dickson (The Beast) Vs Huruna (Thunder) In National Cruiserweight Fray

*Baubali Vs Solier Boxer (The Terminator) In National Super Middleweight Title Showdown

Ayitey Powers Promotions has issued the gate fee for their upcoming two national titles bill on Saturday, November 23 at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

According to the former boxer, Michael Nii Ayitey Okine aka ‘Powers’who campaigned mostly in UK and Australia, the fees would be: 5,000ghc for VVIP, 1,500ghc for Ringside and50ghc for Popular Stand.

Now the President or Spokesman for Ghana boxers, Powers hinted that guests and patrons of the VVIP will be exclusively served drinks and khebab, he noted that boxers deserve respect and should earn good money, hence boxers on his bill are going to be paid well.

He called on boxing fans to come to the arena and behave very well.

On the main bill, former Ghana National Cruiserweight Champion Jacob Dickson aka ‘The Beast’ from the Bronx Gym will face reigning champion Haruna Mohammed of the Wisdom Gym to a battle in the ring for Ghanaians to see who is the real champion in the division.

Both boxers have been bragging in the past weeks and month. The decision time is on November 23.

Dickson 13-1-0 was born and bred at Jamestown, while Haruna aka ‘Thunder’ also born and bred in Accra has five bouts losing one.

The second title on the night is the national super middleweight title belt between Enest Akushey aka Baubali and Elvis Ahorgah popularly called Soldier Boxer. They fought earlier at the same and no winner was declared, after it was detected that the gloves of Baubali was cut. When the coach of Soldier Boxer entered the ring to protest his towel fell on the canvas. So the GBA approved rescheduling the bout.

This is the decision time, and Baubali says if he loses he will quit boxing.

There would be other interesting supporting bouts plus musical and dance performances.

Ben Ankrah and Stephen Cofie are most likely to steal the show, as they have bragged more than the main bouts boxers

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Joseph Awinongya Jr. aka King Jojo, a Ghanaian American won the maiden 75Kg Men U19 WORLD BOXING  Championship which started on October 28, 2024 and ended on November 1, 2024.

Awinongya Jr. began his historic journey at the tournament by a round 1 stoppage of Connor Anderson of New Zealand to face Mustapha Abdou from Algeria.

Jojo was perfect and counted a unanimous decision conquest to book his permit to the finals with Rahul Kundu from Indian.

Both Kundu and Awinongya Jr. gave fans a good bout displaying why they deserved to be in the finals.

Awinongya Jr scored 10-9 on all judges card in round 1 with Kundu coming back strongly in round 2 but came short on the judges.

Awinongya Jr again scored 10-9 on all the judges in the third round to record a 4-1 decision win against Rahul Kundu.

He is the first Ghanaian American to achieve this feat. He has been selected for the USA team for the next Olympic Games in 2028 in LA.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Solo win from Driss El Alouani turned into a shocker by  Morocco "undertaker" Driss El Alouani who silently silenced all the under 23 and Elites to win today's race ahead of Russian Anton Popov and  Belgian Lance De Cabooter.

The Tour du Faso youngest white jersey holder Driss El Alouani has once again demonstrated pure class of endurance in the 116.8km assignment from Ouagadougou to Yako.He came solo to win the race in a grand style.

Majority of the the 59 riders who signed up for stage 8 , developed faults with their bicycles whilst competing in the race and was finding it  difficult to catch up with the peloton comprising mainly of Benin,Russia and the host nation BurkinaFaso.

In the under 23 category Adil El Arbaoui unfortunately had to relinquish his Green Jersey to Anton Popov of Russia recording an average speed of 44.080km/h and a time of 2h 38min 59seconds.

The intermediate sprint jersey went to Mamyr Stash from Russia with  the combativity jersey going to Harouna llboudo.

Mochine El Kouraji still maintains his leader's jersey. He is still determined to protect the yellow jersey at the end of the Tour Du Faso .

Team Ghana is managing the heated competition with Volta region sensation Emmanuel Sesi still improving each day.

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Ms. Sarah Lotus Asare, Ghana’s first female match maker and administrator at the Wisdom Boxing Club has tipped Theophilus Allotey aka ‘Theo Lopez’ to become a great boxing star in future.

Sarah who is an agent and manager said Theo Allotey can become a world champion if all plans and schedules for him work positively.

Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey, was a member of the Black Bombers, the national boxing team who tried his best to represent Ghana at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, but could not make it due to the long and hard route to qualify.

He had the chance to win gold for Ghana at the 2022 Commonwealth Games but was dropped from the squad for no tangible reason.

He was at the African Qualifiers where he placed fourth and won a bronze medal. He went to the World Qualifier but things did not world out as planned, however he listened to the advise of his trainer, Coach Dr. Ofori Asare and they had the opportunity of a one-month training tour outside Ghana to sharpen his skills and put him in a right frame of mind.

On his recent return from the British Cayman Islands, he is performing wonderfully.

A few weeks ago he fought Razak Nettey at Sowutuom in Accra, and it was evident that he has improved and in a different class.

The 22-year-old Allotey represented Ghana at the Accra 2023 Africa Games and that tournament opened doors for him to represent at the IBA Special Event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to fight Patrick Chinyemba, a Zambian opponent he lost to at the African Games. Though he lost, he sees it as part of the learning process.

He turned professional in July and has since fought five successful bouts.

Now fighting as a bantamweight, he is coming coolly and will shock the world as Sarah predicted.

“I came through the amateur ranks where we did a lot of hard work so it makes things a lot easier now that I am in the pro ranks. If you want to be a world champion, you have to fight champions so I am ready for anybody in my division in Ghana and beyond to come forward let's give the fans what they want. I thank my team for all the love and support as well as all the fans who came to support me,” Allotey said in an interview with the media.

Coach Ofori Asare knows the quality of his boxer and believes he can be a world champion.

“He is a top prospect and you can see the level, he comes into the ring to perform no matter the situation. This is the time for him to face all kinds of tests so we are ready for any opponent. That's what will put him in a position to go out there and bring the world title we are looking forward to” the experienced coach said.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ms. Sarah Lotus Asare, Ghana’s first female match maker and administrator at the Wisdom Boxing Club has tipped Theophilus Allotey aka ‘Theo Lopez’ to become a great boxing star in future.

Sarah who is an agent and manager said Theo Allotey can become a world champion if all plans and schedules for him work positively.

Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey, was a member of the Black Bombers, the national boxing team who tried his best to represent Ghana at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, but could not make it due to the long and hard route to qualify.

He had the chance to win gold for Ghana at the 2022 Commonwealth Games but was dropped from the squad for no tangible reason.

He was at the African Qualifiers where he placed fourth and won a bronze medal. He went to the World Qualifier but things did not world out as planned, however he listened to the advise of his trainer, Coach Dr. Ofori Asare and they had the opportunity of a one-month training tour outside Ghana to sharpen his skills and put him in a right frame of mind.

On his recent return from the British Cayman Islands, he is performing wonderfully.

A few weeks ago he fought Razak Nettey at Sowutuom in Accra, and it was evident that he has improved and in a different class.

The 22-year-old Allotey represented Ghana at the Accra 2023 Africa Games and that tournament opened doors for him to represent at the IBA Special Event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to fight Patrick Chinyemba, a Zambian opponent he lost to at the African Games. Though he lost, he sees it as part of the learning process.

He turned professional in July and has since fought five successful bouts.

Now fighting as a bantamweight, he is coming coolly and will shock the world as Sarah predicted.

“I came through the amateur ranks where we did a lot of hard work so it makes things a lot easier now that I am in the pro ranks. If you want to be a world champion, you have to fight champions so I am ready for anybody in my division in Ghana and beyond to come forward let's give the fans what they want. I thank my team for all the love and support as well as all the fans who came to support me,” Allotey said in an interview with the media.

Coach Ofori Asare knows the quality of his boxer and believes he can be a world champion.

“He is a top prospect and you can see the level, he comes into the ring to perform no matter the situation. This is the time for him to face all kinds of tests so we are ready for any opponent. That's what will put him in a position to go out there and bring the world title we are looking forward to” the experienced coach said.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

1st African to win medal at the Olympic games in any sporting event, Rome - 1960, has passed away, this morning in London, aged 86.

The late boxer won light welterweight silver at the Rome,1960 Olympic games.

He was survived by his two children, Clifton and Alex.

Clement Quartey is the senior brother of former world champion (WBA welterweight), Ike 'Bazooka' Quartey.

NOTE

This is an updated story. The original piece was a mix up with reference to both IKE QUARTEY SNR (the caption) AND IKE BAZOOKA QUARTEY (the image). From further checks and feedback, it is Ike Quartey Snr and not Bazooka, hence the review and update. Thank you.

Credit: GBF MEDIA

Bgirl Courtnae Paul from South Africa and Bboy Smith from Benin emerged as Champions of Afrobreak International Championship Africa Finals 2024

Bgirl Courtnae Paul from South Africa and Bboy Smith from Benin emerged as Champions of Afrobreak International Championship Africa Finals 2024

This year’s event set the record as the Biggest Dance Event in Africa in terms of Countries representation with Top 16 Bboys and Top 8 Bgirls took place in Accra, Ghana for 3 days.

Day 1: Venue - The Dancehall at East Legon hosted the Conference with Bgirl Vee (South Africa) the only female Olympian Judge on the African Continent, Bboy Lilou (France) Multiple World Champion , Bgirl Syssy ( France) World Youth Breaking Champion and  Bboy Lyricx (Ghana) President of Africa Breaking Academy discussing the topic about “ The impact of Breaking after Olympics in Africa “. Also the Professional Workshop led by notable abd experienced instructors from France namely; Lilou,Syssy and Damian in-line with West Africa Tour project lead by  Africa Breaking Academy and StreetOff through the Acces Culture Africa Program supported by Institut Francaise.

Day 2: Venue- Labadi Fa Se Garden featured 2vs2 Allstyle Afrobreak- House were Julius Fakta and Azonto US emerge as Winners against Kofi Black and Jovarni at the final.

Kids Battle Category Bgirl Elle (Ghana) emerge winner with Lil Vic (Nigeria) Power moves Cypher Battle and Cruxy (Nigeria ) wins Footworks Battle.

Day 3 : Venue- Fa Se Garden Grand finale of The Afrobreak International Africa Final 2024 was a real eye opener for many people to be aware of the sport which was staged for the first time at the Paris Olympic Games.

Before the finals the battle for the top (8) eight was between The defending Champion Sandrine (Benin) , Cruxy (Nigeria ) , Neeja (Togo) , Courtnae Paul (South Africa), Vibe (Nigeria), Tris Noami (Ghana), Change (Angola) and Vikz (Ghana).

After a great exchange among bgirls Courtnea Paul and Change had the final Battle were South Africa Courtnea Paul emerge the new African Bgirl Champion

The battle for the boys was between Kidtribe (Zimbabwe) , Nagi (Ghana ) , Bboy Drift (Kenya) ,Smoke (South Africa),Youri (Togo), Smith (Benin) , Harry.Aime (Benin), Bboy Ame (Senegal), Bboyblesso (Ghana), Tchparet (Burkina Faso) , Delkrim (Ivory Coast), Omar (Niger) ,Secrets (Uganda), Billo(Sierra Leone)   Babou (Guinea) and Defending Champion Lil Vic ( Nigeria).

After hot battles in the  round of 16, quarter finals, semi finals and grand finale with Ivory Coast and Benin were Smith from Benin who was given the nod by the Panel of judges Bboy Matt (Nigeria), Damani (France ), Lilou ( France ), Vee (South Africa), Yao (Togo) and Lyricx (Ghana).

The crowd who watched the show were very happy and hoped for more of the sport at other places in the capital.

Bboy Lyricx aka Nana Tufour Okai, President of the Breaking Federation of Ghana said Africa is the future and the world of Dance should watch out. The Afrobreak International Championship’s goal is provide platforms and opportunities for African best dancers to challenge and compete on world stages with this year Winners again representing Africa at Battle De Valux in France 2025.

There were performances from the best dance crews in Ghana Team Hubes, Militants Dance Family, 4Bent Dance and many more.

To take the sport to a higher level, he noted that the schools and colleges have to get involved massively as there are many opportunities.

He thanked all sponsoring organizations especially The French Embassy in Ghana, StreetOff, Acces culture Africa , Institut Francais , AFD , Ghana Olympic Committee and Ofori Gold , National Sports Authority, Breaking Federation of Ghana and Africa Breaking Academy.

Source Afrobreak

Ghana's Reks Brobby has been named as a member of the newly reconstituted Technical Committee (TCAG) for the 14th African Games to be held in Egypt in 2027.

His nomination and appointment was approved by the Sports Advisory Board of the African Union (AU) which considered experts to serve on the Committee,

The list of the Members of the Technical Committee for the next African Games are Dr. Decius Chipande AUSC Coordinator, Maj. Gen Ahmed Nasser AASC, Ms Angela Martins Sports Division, Sid Ahmed Selmi AUSC Region 1, Dr Samuel Ogbondeminu AUSC Region 2, Mr Zenon Kabamba Representative AUSC Region 3, Mr James Akama AUSC Region 4, Mr Stanley Mutoya AUSC Region 5, Mrs. Penina Kabenge Expert, Mrs. Loubna Belabbes Expert, Mr. Reks Brobby Expert and Mr Pasponoga Liwewe Expert.

Reks Brobby, an Olympian and part of the Adidas franchise in Ghana was the Deputy Chief Operating Officer when Ghana won the bid and hosted the Africa Cup of Nations Football tournament, CAN 2008 and was also the Deputy Chief Operating officer for the 13th African Games LOC that Ghana successfully hosted.

The appointment which was signed by Dr. Decius Chipande, AUSC Coordinator and date October 21, 2-24 is in line with one of the benefits of Ghana hosting the African Games, which is to get as many Ghanaians appointed onto various sports posts in Africa and beyond.

The newly constituted TCAG held their first meeting on Friday November 1^st via zoom, they are supposed to hold a physical meeting in Addis Ababa from November 20 to 22, 2024.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

John Abaja Laryea, a product of the Bronx Boxing Club who is managed by Mr. Sammy Anim Addo registered his 13th win and first victory in the United States of America last Friday night when he defeated Alexander Mejia of Nicaragua on a unanimous points decision.

Laryea who is known as the 'Expensive Boxer' started the fight on a good note when he floored his opponent in the first round.

The action warmed fans watching from ringside and grand stand at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.

The experienced Mejia came back strongly and well guarded in the subsequent rounds and manage to avoid being knocked down.

However Lartey directed by Coach Carl Lokko dictated the pace and won all the rounds to be declared winner.

After the bout, Coach Lokko said the floodgates have been opened and boxing fans should expect something great and bigger from the Bronx Boxing Club.

Mr. Sammy Anim Addo. CEO of the Bronx Promotions and manager of Laryea congratulated the Expensive Boxer for raising the flag of Ghana high in the USA.

He noted that the journey to the world title has begun as he predicted that the Bronx Gym will produce five world champions in the new few years coming.

Mr. Emmanuel Quaye of Champion Dishes fame said Laryea won because of his character and ambition to change the narrative.

The Bronx Boxing Club has four WBO Africa Champions and other potential and budding world beaters.

Meanwhile, fans of John Laryea at Chorkor Level One Pub have commended his marvellous victory and they feel very proud.

Many boxing fans in Jamestown and Bukom have hailed the 22 year old two times WBO Africa Featherweight Champion as the next prospect to land Ghana a world title.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

After missing the opportunity to fight in Germany, the unbeaten Wasiru Mohammed is slated for his first bout labeled 'Unrivalled' in South Africa on Friday November 23.

Wasiru popularly known as Gyatabi, son of the lion will face Kaine Fourie at The Box Camp Body Sens in an international Lightweight fray over 10 rounds.

It is going to be very interesting as Wasiru Mohammed has prepared well and he is in good condition.

Rates for gate fees are pegged at 350 Rand for the Grand Stand and 450 Rand for VIP.

There would be free parking and children below the age of 12 will watch free.

Wasiru is currently handled by Mr. John Marfo, a businessman and executive board member of the Ghana Boxing Authority.

The former WBO Global Bantamweight Champion said he is tasty for a title and wants to challenge all the world champions in his lightweight class.

"I want to go for a title, I am tasty of a title" he said.    

Wasiru Mohammed is coached by Lartekwei Lartey of the Fit Square Boxing Club in Accra.

He said the Germany bout will be honoured at the right time.

By Sammy Heywood Okine