The Bukom Bomber, Alfred Lamptey, SWAG Professional Boxer of the Year 2021 has signed for Probellum.

Present at the ceremony were Alex Ntiamoah Boakye, CEO of Box Office Promotions, Coach Ebenezer Adjei and Coach Nii Amoo.

Congrats to Team Lamptey which am proud to be part of as Publicist.

Probellum, based in the United Arab Emirates UAE have promised to support the fast rising star, Alfred Lamptey to realize his world title dream.

Also known as the Bukom Bomber, he is the current Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Professional Boxer of the year 2021, and holds multiple titles in the Super Featherweight division. The undefeated with a record of 10 - 10 (8Kos) trains under coach Ebenezer Adjei aka Killer at the Black Panthers Gym at Jamestown in Accra, Ghana. He has been handled by Box Office Promotions till date.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The 13 times National Juniors Champion in the United States of America, Joseph Awinongya Jnr who is visiting Ghana for the first time today had a special meeting with Professor Azumah Nelson at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.

Awinongya Snr, a former boxer, now trainer said they were so excited to visit the motherland and meet all the nice famous dignitaries. He expressed that the tour has been very successful so far and the documentary which they are shooting on Ghana Boxing and his 14 year old son would be really packed with exclusive pictures of people, places and content.

Joseph Awinongya Jr said "It is a privilege to see Africa's only boxing Hall of Fame personality and also to work out with him for a day. We have spoken a couple of times on phone through Alhaji Inussah Sally but meeting now is something different.

I appreciate the time he has spent with me here at Bukom Boxing Arena and this will go down in history.

Azumah Nelson expressed "I have followed your steady progress in your young career, keep going the way you are going, train more and listen to advice from your dad and you will become one on the world's greatest".

Present at the meeting was Mustapha Nettey of the Team Awinongya and some friends of boxing.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Senior Golfers Storm Coconut Groove Beach Resort

As part of the 50th anniversary of the Ghana Golf Association (GGA), the Seniors of Ghana Golf will storm the CGBR Golf club this weekend for a special competition. 

Speaking to the press, the President of the GGA, Mr. Mike Aggrey indicated that his last inspection of the facility revealed a prestine and well manicured course. 

Notable amongst the participants will be Nana Ogyampa Amoakohene, who is the only one to have played a hole in one on the Seniors circuit. Also back is Hans Debeer of Tarkwa who won the event 3 years ago.

All of these golfers will be looking to wrestle the title from Obuabased Stephen Acquah.

On the female front, the top golfers will all be in attendance and an exciting competition is expected.

Certainly the Coconut Groove Golf Course at Elmina will be the action spot on Saturday and Sunday 19 & 20 February when the special Golden Jubilee golf event tees off.

The competitions categories include the Seniors, Men's division B and the Super Female.

Mr. Mike Aggrey, President of the Ghana Golf Association said he has trained well and he is poised to wrestle the Seniors title from S. Acquah

The sponsors for the event are SIC Vanguard insurance and other companies.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

A delegation from the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) and the Technical Committee for African Games (TCAG) accompanied by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the Accra 2023 Games paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif.

They discussed topics related to the hosting and organization of the 13th African Games in Accra, as well as the status of work at the games village.

Ghana’s Independence Day will be celebrated in a different way when these two boxers meet to showcase what they have for their fans at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on the ‘Rumble To Freedom’ bill.

It is between two popular boxers in Ga Mashie - George Ashie ‘The Red Tiger’ versus Robert Quaye‘ The Stopper’ with the IBF Continental Africa Junior Welterweight title and a motor bike from Somoco Ghana Ltd at stake. 

The big fight is under the promotion of Box Office Sports Promotions in collaboration with Probellum based in the UAE who organized a press briefing on the bill on February 14 at the arena.

Former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa lightweight champion, Robert ‘Stopper’ Quaye, has predicted a seventh round knockout against George ‘Red Tiger’ Ashie when they slug it out in the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super lightweight championship.

Quaye, who is undefeated in 20 professional bouts, said he was ready to retire Ashie during their ‘Rumble for Freedom’ bout on Independence Day.

The duo would have the bragging rights to fight for when they clash in an all-Bukom affair at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra in a fight being promoted by the Box Office Sports Promotions.

Quaye told the Graphic Sports  in an interview that it would be an emotional night for him, having sought for an opportunity to fight Ashie for years.

“I can confidently tell you that he cannot go past seven rounds because he doesn’t have the strength to fight me.

According to Quaye, Ashie is past his prime and he is ready to retire him from the sport with an emphatic win on the night.

The two fighters are looking to use the bout to enter the world ratings before the IBF announces its rankings later this month.

Quaye is seeking to make a statement with a big win over Ashie as the bout promises to attract hundreds of spectators to the Bukom Boxing Arena.

When asked if Ashie was a threat to his professional record, Quaye insisted that it would take something extraordinary for his opponent to register a win over him.

“He can’t beat me because he will need something extraordinary to do that which I don’t see in him now that his career is over,” he added.

But George Ashie, who has really prepared says he has something that he will drop on the fight night.

Who wins.. Another big fight by Box Office and Probellum Boxing Promotions. All roads lead to the Bukom Boxing Arena on 6th March 2022. Never Miss.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Everything is for a time and a season, today Justin Gatlin's time on the track has come to an end. A sport that has given and taken so much, Gatlin walks away as a 5-time Olympic and 12-time World Championship medalist and the 5th fastest man ever in 100m (9.74) and 6th fastest over 200m (19.57).

Gatlin won the diamond league trophy for three consecutive years 2013, 2014 and 2015. He won Gold at the Athens Olympics in 2004 over 100m, Double gold in Helsinki, 2005 over 100 and 200m, before he defeated sprint legend Usain Bolt in London, 2017 to take his 4th and final individual gold.

It was an era that he helped to make exciting, with mouthwatering rivalries with compatriots and other top sprinters in the world- including Usain Bolt; We say goodbye to a dedicated sprinter...

"The torch is passed, but the love will never fade" ~ Justin Gatlin

All the best in future endeavors

Box Office Sports Promotions have signed a sponsorship deal with Somoco Ghana Limited, distributors/ marketers of Boxer Motorcycles & Bajaj RE Tricycles for the "RUMBLE TO FREEDOM" ASHIE vs QUAYE slated for March 6, 2022 at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

The General Manager - Mr. Shankar Sharma penned the agreement on behalf of his outfit Somoco Ghana Limited whiles Promoter / CEO of Box Office Sports Promotions signed on behalf of his company.

Mr. Shankar Sharma informed that their brand Boxer Motorcycle is ready to support sports especially boxing as their brand name Boxer rhymes with the sport of boxing and therefore he's aware that most of their customers are the core fans of boxing as boxing fans are the community people where these boxers comes from and finding a right partner like Box Office Sports Promotions will help both brands to sour to greater heights.

He promised his outfit is ready to support boxing through Box Office Sports Promotions for bigger things coming up in the near future that would raise Ghana's next set of boxing stars.

In the attendance were the main event boxers - George "Red Tiger"  Ashie and Robert "Stopper" Quaye as well as other Somoco Group officials Richter Kportufe - Marketing Manager, Jerry Halm (Group Consultant - Corporate Affairs) and Frank Mickson-Yeboah - Group Marketing Manager were present at the ceremony held on Friday 11^th February, 2022 at the Somoco Showroom at North Industrial Area in Accra.

Source Sammy Heywood Okine

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon Mustapha Ussif, on Friday met with all heads of Sports Associations and Federations to update them on the ongoing initiatives and activities of Government for sports development and promotion with special emphasis on #Accra2023  African Games.

Also present at the meeting were his Deputy Minister, Hon Evans Opoku Bobie, Chief Director of the Ministry, Alhaji Hafiz Adam, Directors General of NSA, Prof Twumasi, and Executive Chairman of #Accra2023 LOC.

In a historic first of it’s kind for Boxing in West Africa, automobile giants Renault Ghana, through Premium Motors have given the sport a massive boost with a mega sponsorship of two brand new Renault KWID vehicles ahead of the Professional Boxing League.

The CEO of Renault Ghana – Mr Jihad Hijazi who signed on behalf of his company, expressed pride as well as total commitment to the exciting new venture which will be broadcast LIVE every two weeks on Max TV with supporting programmes on Max FM as well online streaming via Max TV GH.

Speaking at the impressive signing and presentation ceremony at Premium Motors headquarters in Accra, Mr Hijazi said he believes boxing is about to step up a whole new level with the Professional Boxing League in the country.

“This is a project we are proud to be part of as our contribution to sports development in Ghana through boxing”.

Meanwhile, iMax Media Group, who are lead investors with 1.7 million dollars for the Boxing League were represented by Director Mr Fadi Fattal together with Head of Sports Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah and Head of Radio Frederick Amoah.

The President of Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA)Mr Abraham Kotei Neequaye, signed and sealed the contract with the highly respected car manufacturers – Renault.

Renowned Ghanaian Boxing promoters John Amanfo and Michael “Golden Mike” Tetteh, also represented the Board of GBA.

The two beautiful Renault KWID vehicles will be presented to the Best Overall Boxing Gym and the Best Overall Boxer at the end of the upcoming bi-monthly boxing championship.

The novelty league which is due to take off on the 19th of February 2022 at the Bukom Boxing Arena will feature twelve gyms and over 100 boxers.

The Ghana Professional Boxing League itself was launched on 23rd December 2021, and has been hailed as one of the most significant sport projects in Ghana in recent times.

The GBA and iMax Media Group signed a five-year boxing development partnership deal at the launch in the presence of key boxing stakeholders.

At the launch, CEO of Imax Media Group, Maxwell Techie, reiterated that it was indeed a great honour for his organisation to work with the entire boxing fraternity to rebrand, develop and promote boxing in Ghana.

The first edition of the Ghana Professional Boxing League (GPBL) tournament is slated to take off on *Saturday 19th February at 9PM on Max TV* and will climax with the final bout on 26th December 2022.

Highly-rated teenage sensation, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has officially joined Portuguese powerhouse, Sporting CP, to continue his development.

Issahaku is expected to begin training with the club’s Under-23 side early next week, which could serve as the medium to work his way up into the senior side.

The 18-year-old was a member of Ghana’s Under-20 side that won the Africa Cup of Nations last year in Mauritania, where he won the Most Valuable Player of the tournament while scoring twice for the Black Satellites en route to winning the title.

His stellar performances in the competition as well as his eye-catching displays for Division One side, Steadfast FC saw him secure a loan move to Ghana Premier League side, Dreams FC.

While playing in the Ghana Premier League for the first time this season, Issahaku found the back on the net six times for the Still Believe lads prior to making the Black Stars final squad for the just-ended 2021 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] in Cameroon.

The youngster started just one game at the continental showpiece in Cameroon, while making cameo appearances against Morocco and Gabon as Ghana exited the competition in the group stage.

Issahaku has previously been linked to some of Europe’s heavyweight clubs including but the nimble-footed attacking midfielder left the country last night to join the defending Portuguese champions.

Source ModernGhana