Sheriff Quaye KOs Emmanuel Amos to become WBO Africa Lightweight champion

Sheriff Quaye aka 'One Time' stopped Emmanuel Amos of Tanzania in the third round to win the WBO Africa Lightweight title at the Golden Beach Hotel also known as Royal Dede Resort at Korle Gonno in Accra on Friday night.

Former Minister of Youth & Sports and MP for Odododiodoo, Hon. Nii Lante Vanderpuije and the WBO Africa President, Samir Captan decorated the new champion with the belt.

The venue was very cool for boxing and fans had much to cheer about with the exciting bouts put together by Swavy Blu and Bronx Boxing Promotions.

All the boxers from the Bronx Boxing Gym who featured gave very good account of themselves. Daniel Gosh, Emmanuel Quartey said Felix Nunoo were a delight to watch. Joshua Laryea also put up a great performance against experienced Ben Ankrah aka 'Congo Soldier'.

New Champion Sheriff Quaye said his focus is now on the world title, so he will concentrate on the big opponents in the world to realize his dream of becoming a world champion.

Amos who said he had prepared well for the fight was often at the receiving end and had to be counted several times till he was dropped and decided to give up.

Coach Carl Lokko was very elated that he has won another WBO Africa title and thanked the fans who came to support them.

The promotion was sponsored by Friendly Mall, Dream Inn Hotel, Twellium Industrial Company producers of Verna Water and Golden Beach Hotel.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

World kick boxing and Muay Thai champion, Lawrence Nyanyo Nmai has sent a goodwill message to former IBF Lightweight champion Richard Commey who meets Vasiliy Lomachenko on Saturday December 11 at the Madison Square Garden in the United States.

Nmai said he believes in Commey as a great sportsman who started as a Kickboxer and became a super star.

According to Nmai, Commey has all that it takes to be world champion in boxing again, and he must prove it on Saturday.

Nmai who is president of the Pro Fighting Factory Gym / Promotions and two times SWAG Award winner said Ghana has great boxing legends and Commey is among them.

"I want him to know that the nation is fully behind him and we are praying that he wins" he expressed.

Vasiliy Lomachenko has a record of 15 victories 11KOs and two loses, while Commey has won  30 bouts with 27KOs and three loses. Boxing fans all over the world are expecting a great fight.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The initial sports programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics has been announced ©Getty Images

Skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing are set to be added to the core Los Angeles 2028 Olympic programme - but boxing, weightlifting and modern pentathlon have been left off the list of guaranteed sports for the Games.

The IOC said there would be a "pathway" for boxing, weightlifting and modern pentathlon to be part of the Games in the American city, provided they address concerns outlined by the organisation.

Football has retained its spot on the programme but the IOC said it would "continue to monitor the evolution of the international match calendar" following FIFA's controversial plan to hold the men's World Cup every two years instead of quadrennially.

Los Angeles 2028 is also able to propose additional sports in 2023.

Boxing, weightlifting and modern pentathlon have been left off the "initial programme" for the 2028 Games, and the respective International Federations have been given until 2023 to meet certain criteria to secure their spot at the event.

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) must "finalise its proposal for the replacement of horse riding and for the overall competition format" before the sport can be included, IOC President Thomas Bach said.

Bach added the UIPM's proposal has to "demonstrate a significant reduction in cost and complexity, and improvement across the areas of safety, accessibility, universality, appeal for youth and general public".

It follows concerns stemming from the scandal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where German coach Kim Raisner was sent home for punching the horse Saint Boy, which was one of those who refused to jump in the women's event.

The UIPM has been criticised by athletes for axing riding and for the process which led to the controversial decision.

IOC sports director Kit McConnell said testing on the replacement for riding would take place in the European summer before the UIPM submits its proposal by the end of 2022.

"The athletes need to be a central part of that process," McConnell said.

Long-running issues at the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), which led to the former being excluded from running the boxing tournament at Tokyo 2020 and the latter's place at Paris 2024 being provisional, have led to their omission from the initial Los Angeles 2028 programme.

Bach described AIBA and the IWF, which have consistently struggled with governance issues in recent years, as "problem children".

The IOC has left the door open for the embattled AIBA to be reinstated as the Olympic governing body for the sport in 2023, provided it adheres to a "roadmap" drawn up by the organisation on its finances, governance and refereeing and judging.

AIBA must "demonstrate it has successfully addressed the ongoing concerns around its governance, financial transparency and sustainability, and integrity of refereeing and judging process" for boxing to be included at Los Angeles 2028.

Bach warned the IWF has to show "its transition towards compliance and effective change of culture" and "must successfully address the historical incidents of doping in the sport and ensure the integrity, robustness and full independence of anti-doping" for weightlifting to feature at the 2028 Games.

The inclusion of skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing, which made their Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 as additional sports and are due to feature in the same capacity at Paris 2024, will be put to the IOC Session in Beijing in February for approval, likely to be a formality.

It means they will be entitled to a share of the broadcasting revenue from Los Angeles 2028, which they will not receive from either Tokyo 2020 or Paris 2024, as they will be included as part of the 28 sports.

"These quintessential West Coast sports share a youthful energy and creative vibe and will be perfect for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics," said Los Angeles 2028 chairperson Casey Wasserman.

"We are eager to have the LA28 sport programme include some of the most iconic Los Angeles sports and welcome the IOC Executive Board’s proposal.

"These sports will bring fresh excitement and relevance to the Olympic Games in America and connect the Olympics with younger fans across Los Angeles and around the world."

Bach said the proposed inclusion of the three sports "is based on the success of Tokyo 2020, a commitment to innovation and also recognises the deep roots each of these three sports have in Los Angeles and in California".

The Los Angeles 2028 programme is due to be finalised in December 2024, the IOC said.

By Liam Morgan (Inside The Games)

Joseph King King Agbeko made the weight as a last minnte substitute for the WBO Bantamweight World Title.

The fight will happen at the Cola Cola Arena in Dubai on Saturday December 11, Agbeko tipped the scaled at 117.8 lbs (53.40 kg) to make the weight for the WBO Bantamweight World Championship.

Paul Butler is the title holder and a man the Ghanaian 2-time world champion should have faced back in June this year in the Uinted Kingdom but for visa issues,

Richard Commey and Vasiliy Lomachenko face to face for the first time. #LomaCommey

Richard Commey: “I’m feeling good. I’m very excited. I’ve got all of my country {Ghana} behind me. I’ve got all of the little children back home who want to be where I am, and I know it’s not an easy fight, but I’m coming. Saturday we are going to see what happens.”

Vasiliy Lomachenko: "Thank you, Commey, you are a strong fighter. I think we are giving a very interesting fight to the fans. As I said before, he has big power and reach and has experience and a big heart.”

- at Madison Square Garden on Dec 11, 2021.

The Local organizing committee (LOC) of the 13th African Games, Accra 2023 will on Thursday December 16^th, 2021, launch its official logo, mascot and website with the President of Ghana, HE Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo.

It is after this official launch that the LOC will begin actual work and people will see the brand presence of the games all over Ghana.

It is also after this launch that the LOC will begin advertising for Corporate Ghana to come buy the trademarks for all kinds of memorabilia production for resale.

According to the Chairman of the LOC Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare, everything is moving well and steadily. He prayed that the Committees members would be on top of issues and deliver for Ghana to host the best African Games.

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon Ussif was recently on the sites to pay a working visit, and he was impressed with the development.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Weigh-In between Sheriff Quaye vrs Emmanuel Amos  has been held  at the Friendly Mall Adjacent Bukom Boxing Arena (Korle Bu Junction) for the vacant WBO Africa Light Weight Championship.

All boxers are set and ready to go plus weigh-in for the undercards of the night too

Sheriff Quaye tilted the scales at 135  lbs, much heavier than Tanzanian opponent, Emmanuel Amos who came in at 130.4 lbs to set the stage for their clash for the WBO Africa lightweight championship on Friday night at the Royal Dede Golden Beach Resort, Korle-Gonno, Accra.

Coach Carl Lokko said “Sheriff Quaye can’t let WBO Africa Title chance slip, and he will go all out to win and make all Ghanaians proud”.

According to the ace coach, people are in celebration mood and Sheriff Quaye will make them more happy.

GBA President Abram Neequaye also urged Quaye to know that Ghana is behind him so he should give off his best and win well.

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 named.

The event dubbed ‘The Renaissance’ will see female boxers in square ring as Peal Adjetey fights Blessing Bukola in a Flyweight contest, and Geraldine Larley Lartey against Abigail Quaye.

The show by Swavy Blu and Bronx Boxing Promotions is sponsored by Friendly Mall, Golden Beach Resort and Dream Inn Hotel.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

MTN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Hermann Tischendorf as

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The President of the Ghana Cycling Federation Mohammed Sahnoon was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver during a cycling race at the weekend.

Mohammed Sahnoon, a lawyer who is also the Secretary General of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) was hit by a reckless driver who was in a Land Cruiser Prado, with the driver speeding off afterwards.

The unfortunate incident happened during last Sunday’s Prudential Life Insurance cycling race at Ablekuma curve in Accra.

The Cycling Federation boss said he’s currently feeling pains in his chest and elbow and has undergone extensive X-ray.

"I am currently feeling pains in my chest and all over my body. The driver didn't even stop," he told the Daily Graphic.

He further revealed that the driver who knocked him down hasn’t been apprehended, as his vehicle number could not be recorded.

Mr. Sahnoon said he has, however, reported the incident to the Police and called for better protection during cycling events.

"Every place was blocked but I don't understand how he managed to break into the barrier and caused this havoc,” he added.

The second edition of the Prudential Life Insurance cycling race was won by Abdul Rahman from the Quick Step Cycling Club.

The 24-year-old beat off competition from over 150 contenders to emerge winner of the keenly-contested race.

He was rewarded with a trophy, medal, GH¢10,000, products from Lucozade and the right to represent Ghana at the PruRide London in August 2022.

Ghana’s leading lingerie and brazier shop, Beautiful Beneath is celebrating its 4^th anniversary on December 10, 2021 with a super 50% off sale at the East Legon Branch.

According to CEO Juliet Gyamfi, it is always good to think about the body, especially the breast, as all sizes are unique and pleasant, which they also have all sizes of bra.

Beautiful Beneath is the best lingerie and sports shop in Ghana and has rounded up the very best places to hunt down your next everyday bra or show-stopping investment piece for all sizes, style preferences, skin tones, and budgets. To make browsing even easier, the list is broken into three categories: standout pieces (for luxe lingerie, extra-pretty robes, bustiers, garter belts, and more), everyday (versatile bras, undies, and comfy sleep and loungewear), and wide selection (boutiques with a sizable assortment of brands, styles, and prices).

At 7pm on December 10, there will be a runway show with models wearing lingerie. You can not afford to miss.

Come and Let’s Have Fun with what God has given us.

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By Sammy Heywood Okine