Ghanaian boxer Richard Commey is set to earn a big paycheck from his much-anticipated fight against Ukrainian boxer, Vasiliy Lomachenko.

Commey will face the three-weight phenom at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, December 11.

According to multiple reports, Commey will earn $700,000 in addition to 50% of the money accrued from the pay-per-view (PPV).

Meanwhile, Lomachenko is also reportedly set to earn $750,000 in addition to 50% of the money accrued from the pay-per-view (PPV).

The 34-year-old Ghanaian had his last fight in February when he defeated Jackson Marinez by way of knockout.

Meanwhile, Lomachenko last fought in June, as he dominated and stopped Masayoshi Nakatani in just nine rounds.

The winner of this bout is likely to be rewarded with the chance to challenge for the IBF lightweight title next year.

In 2019, Commey defeated Isa Chaniev to claim the vacant IBF lightweight title, before successfully defending his title against Ray Beltran in the same year.

He, however, lost the title to American boxer Teofimo Lopez in December 2019 following a technical knockout.

The high-rated Ghanaian has since been aiming to reclaim a world title and his latest bout gives him a shot at that.

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Join our LIVE Facebook broadcast on Monday 13th December at 8am for the official launch of the Super Volleyball Championship.

Activities for the event include the;

 Launch and Media Engagement, 

Tournament Draw and

Team Registration.

Winnifred Ntumi wins bronze in the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. She has also qualified for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 reached a global broadcast audience of more than three billion people, according to independent research conducted on behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

A total of 3.05 billion unique viewers tuned in to coverage across linear TV and digital platforms. Official coverage on Olympic broadcast partners’ digital platforms alone generated 28 billion video views in total – representing a 139 per cent increase compared with the Olympic Games Rio 2016 and underlining the changing media landscape and Tokyo 2020’s designation as the first streaming Games and the most watched Olympic Games ever on digital platforms.

Tokyo 2020 proved to be a watershed moment in the history of Olympic broadcasting, with more content made available to fans throughout the world on more screens than ever before through TV, digital streaming, websites, apps and social media. In total, the amount of TV coverage available increased 33 per cent compared with Rio 2016, while digital output was up 34 per cent.

This meant that fans around the world could experience the emotion and excitement of the Games thanks to the Olympic broadcast partners. Three in four people surveyed followed the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Drawing on new technologies and digital innovations, more sports fans interacted with the Games, making Tokyo 2020 the most engaged Olympic Games ever.

Part of the success was also due to the Olympic web and app platforms for Tokyo 2020. They attracted more than 196 million unique users, drawing more than three times the amount of online traffic for the Olympic Games Rio 2016, while the IOC’s social media handles generated 6.1 billion engagements – including video views, shares, comments and likes.

Independent consumer research revealed that the Olympic Games remain the most appealing sports and entertainment property in the world, while almost two-thirds of respondents deemed Tokyo 2020 to be a success. Fifty-nine per cent believed the Games had represented a “light at the end of the tunnel” in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The study also highlights that the Olympic Games are perceived overall as a “force for good” as, for a majority of respondents, the event is socially responsible and managed in a sustainable way. And the Olympic rings outperformed other globally recognised symbols across a range of values, including “Global”, “Diversity”, “Inspirational”, “Optimistic” and “Inclusive”, as well as the Olympic values of “Excellence” and “Friendship”.

In a survey conducted with the athletes, it was clearly demonstrated that participation in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was important to them. Regarding their motivation to compete, 93 per cent of athletes stated that it was important “to compete at the biggest multi-sports event on earth”, and 84 per cent rated it important “to become an Olympian”.

“These Olympic Games were a success with regard to the athletes, the worldwide audience and the Olympic values, as demonstrated in the research. As the most-watched Olympic Games ever on digital platforms, with more than 28 billion video views in total on the Olympic broadcast partners’ digital platforms, they have really become the first streaming Games. Overall, they reached a total global broadcast audience of more than 3 billion people across linear TV and digital platforms,” said IOC President Thomas Bach.

The broadcast research, consumer and athlete surveys were conducted by Publicis Sport & Entertainment. The consumer studies surveyed a total of 32,055 people in August 2021 across 17 countries, who were all aged between 13 and 65.

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Meet Mavis Boatemaa Berko the hockey player who won the female best player award during the African Cup for club championship that was played from 24th to 30th November.

She scored goals in the tournament. In the first match here club GRA had a walk over so they were given three goals, three points. In the second match against the Ghana Police ladies they scored three and Mavis scored the first goal, in the second match was against Delta Queens from Nigeria they won by four goals to One, Mavis scored the first and the fourth goal.

She is one of the most consistent hockey stars in Ghana.

Voting for competitive categories for the 46th SWAG Awards will be opened tomorrow, December 8, 2021 at 8am and close on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 5pm.

This is opened to *ONLY* registered members of SWAG.

SWAG Members must trigger and begin to vote for their preferred choice.

 *Categories Include*

Sports Personality of the Year

Footballer of the Year (Foreign)

Footballer of the Year (Home Based)

Female Footballer of the Year

Athlete of the Year (Male)

Coach of the Year

Administrator of the Year

Professional Boxer of the Year.

Thank you.

*SWAG Secretariat*

20 year old professional cyclist Abdul Rahman, beat over 150 contenders to emerge winner of the second edition of the Prudential Life Insurance cycling race at Ablekuma curve in Accra yesterday.

Rahman from Quick Step Cycling Club, got all the vantage points in the eight-lap criterium in a time of 2:40.24secs to win a trophy, medal, GH¢10,000, products from Lucozade and the right to represent Ghana at the PruRide London in August next year.

He will be joined in London by the first runner-up, Victor Cudjoe, who arrived at the finishing line in a time of 2 hours 43 minutes and took home GH¢3000 and products from energy drink from Lucozade.

Third-placed Prince Kudiefiah finished in a time of 2 hours and 44 minutes to go home with GH¢2500 and products from Lucozade.

In the women's professional category, Debbie Alasi came first and received a trophy, products from Lucozade and GH¢1000.

More than 150 participants took part in the event, including amateurs and oldies above 50.

While cyclists from the fourth to the 10th position were also rewarded in all categories, 52-year-old Kensima Adade earned GH¢800 as the oldest female participant, while 60-year-old  Fenty Curly took home GH¢1000 for being the oldest man to participate in the competition.

In the amateur category, Julien Fiasi emerged tops and took home GH¢5000, a trophy and a medal.

Elayah Serif came second and received GH¢2000, while Philip Baffour placed third and got GH¢1000, a medal and products from Lucozade.

Each participant in the race also went home with a consolation prize of GH¢300.

The Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications of Prudential Life Insurance, Maukeni Ribeiro, told the Daily Graphic that his outfit was geared towards creating a meaningful life out of Ghanaians.

He revealed that the event was used to help make Ghanaians healthy and active and raise funds for the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu.

He called on Ghanaians to take their health seriously and patronise Prudential Life Insurance products for the betterment of their lives and a great future.

GBA President Abraham Kotei Neequaye has commended sponsors of the Renaissance Boxing event  which comes up at the Golden Beach Resort on December 10.

Speaking at the Media Launch of the Swavy Blu and Bronx Boxing Promotions bill, he tasked the media to support businesses behind boxing in Ghana. He said the press must let the world know that boxing is the number one sport.

The GBA President urged Ghanaians to pray for Sheriff Quaye to win handsomely.

The sponsors include Golden Beach Resort, Dream Inn Hotel and Friendly Mall.

Representative of WBO Africa / former GBA President, Samir Captan said may the best boxer win. He appealed to the media to hype all boxing fights in Ghana.

Promoter's PRO Perry Martey said it will be a great night and urged fans to come and watch. He mentioned the rates as 100ghc, for Ringside, 50ghc for executive and 20ghc for popular stand.

Coach Carl Lokko of the Bronx Boxing Gym who trains Sheriff Quaye said he wants more titles in his stable and wants to win to prove that the nation has the capability and capacity to win more titles.

Emmanuel Amos (16 - 5- 1) said he is happy to come to Ghana and will put up a good show. He warned his opponent that he has prepared very well as he is also a champion in Tanzania. He thanked the people of Ghana for the opportunity.

Sheriff Quaye said he has also prepared and ready to seize the chance. He warned Amos that if he is able to finish the 12 round, he will go home with a problem.

“Sheriff Quaye is now the Renaissance and I am coming in a new package, so I want my fans and supporters to stand up with me. I thank my coaches and gym mates for supporting the build up” he expressed.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), Mr. George Lamptey says his target is to support the Black Bombers to win Gold at the next international competition.

Speaking to Yours Truly, the incumbent who is seeking to be re elected President of the GBF said he lead the national team to win some laurels, but he is not satisfied as he believes in achieving the best of the best at the next Commonwealth Games.

According to the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) Board member, he wants the best for Ghana, so he wants his boxers to have the best of training at the best facilities, so that they can also do their best to win the ultimate.

He appealed to the government to support in the development and funding of the foundation of amateur boxers.

He urged the government to fulfill its promise for all members of Team Ghana who represented Ghana at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, as the federation heads, press attache, medical doctors, covid officer, administrator and CDM played a vital role in securing the prestigious bronze medal.

The GBF goes to the polls on December 18, 2021, and Mr. Lamptey appealed to delegates to vote wisely for him to continue the positive marvelous jobs.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Emmanuel Amos, the Tanzanian opponent of Ghana's Sheriff 'One Time' Quaye has arrived in Accra for the bout on Friday, 10 December 2021 for the WBO Africa lightweight title fight at the Royal Dede Golden Beach Resort, Korle-Gonno.

He was welcomed by boxing officials, Solomon Otoo, Dauda Fuseini, Mustapha Nettey and George Lamptey, President of the Ghana Boxing Federation.

Emmanuel Amos told newsmen at the Kotoka International airport that he is well ready to take on Sheriff Quaye from Ghana for the WBO Lightweight African championship, and not here to joke.

Sherrif Quaye has also disclosed that he is not going to let the opportunity down as Ghana boxing need more champions. His coach, Carl Lokko assured boxing fans to see an improved Quaye as he has learnt his lessons after losing the National title to Michael Ansah.

In other supporting bouts on the bill, George Krampah will face Mustapha Appiah in a Featherweight contest.

Waidi Usman takes on Felix Ajom in a Super Featherweight contest, while Emmanuel Quartey meets Amadu Seidu in a Super Lightweight contest.

Zakaria Salifu will clash with Richard Egowa in a Light heavyweight fray.

WBO Africa Featherweight champion, John Laryea will be in action against Felix Okine in a Featherweight contest, just as Sensational Moses Adjei Selvi, Felix Nunoo, Jacob Tetteh Laryea and Daniel Gosh whose opponents are yet to be names.

The event dubbed ‘The Renaissance’ put together by Swavy Blu and Bronx Boxing Promotions will see female boxers in square ring as Peal Adjetey fights Blessing Bukola in a Flyweight contest, and Geraldine Larley Lartey against Abigail Quaye.

By Sammy Heywood Okine