The December 2025 edition of the Cabic Big Fight Night comes off on Monday evening 29th December at the Idrowhyt Events Centre at Dansoman.

Tough and crack boxers on the bill include Kofi Dana, Emmanuel Mankatah,  Benjamin Lamptey,Michael Darko as well as the Top Liner between Samuel Dowuona the ‘Zongo Fire’ versus Olympic bronze medalist Samuel Takyi aka ‘Ring Warrior’

The rates are cool at 30ghc and 50ghc, while Idrowhyte Eventa Center offers fantastic forms of entertainment in drinks and food as well as swimming and body exercises.

According to aspiring Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) President Ivan Bruce Cudjoe, Ghana Boxing is back in a grand style and commended the IMC put in by the Ministry and National Sports Authority for their work done so far.

He promised to make 2026 and beyond great for boxers with the opportunity to fight for better purses.

“We will return to the Bukom Boxing Arena because our premise is becoming smaller due to the numbers that want to watch boxing”  he expressed.

He commended Sharaf Mahama and Legacy Rise Sports for their recent Showdown and hoped other promotions would join Ghanaian promotions to make more bigger shows.

He advised the boxers to put up good performances to attract biger bouta and bigger purses as there is huge money in boxing if it is organized well.

Supporting him, Mr. Ellis Quaye General Manager of Cabic Promotions noted that they believe in quality and want quality promotions, quality boxers and quality performance.

He hailed super lightweights,  Samuel Takyi and Dowuona for accepting to fight on their bill.

Other pairing are Kofi Dana versus Pascal Otchonou in a super weltwewight contest, Emmanuel Mankatah versus Hassan Kareen in a super featherweigh fray, Michael Daeko against Godwin Cudjoe in a Middleweight show, Emmanuel Quaye versus Boniface Kabore in a super welterweight contest, Benjamin Lamptey aka Daddy Lumba versus Elisha Nterbigma in a lightweight showdown, Michael Akramah tetteh aka DK Poison versus Razak Mohammed in a super welterweight contest and Anapimoore Junior versus Collinson Korley in another superwelterweight clash.

Edward Laryea is on the bill against Samuel Danso in a welterweight contest, while Isaac Kakraba faces Isaac Aryeetey in a super featherweight show. Also featuring is Haidar Al Birak and an opponent yet to be named.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

“Ghana has the talent, but talent alone cannot get us to the medal zone, we need full support, technically and morally and financially to get to our destination” said Elkanah Dodoo, a technical official of Ghana Judo.

According to Elkana Dodoo, Ghana Judo have the players who can perform.

"We recently sent four Players two men and two  women to Abidjan and they did very well. We have medal hopefuls like Evelyn Dzato-57, Isaac Williams-90kg. Elizabeth Oduro-73kg, Waheed Dodoo-100kg , they are all medal hopefuls so if we keep them well and organize training tours for them, they will improve and we can count on them for the Youth Olympic Games in 2026 and the main Olympic Games in 2028: he expressed.

He appealed for support from government and corporate Ghana to put Judo where they belong in Ghana Sports.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                          

World Rugby in collaboration with Gilbert has donated 200 rugby balls to Ghana Rugby, strengthening grassroots development and fueling the dreams of players across the country.

President of Ghana Rugby Rafatu Inusah said Ghana extend their heartfelt appreciation to World Rugby and Gilbert for their continued belief in Ghana Rugby and their commitment to the growth of the game at all levels.

“Our sincere thanks also go to all stakeholders whose dedication and support make progress like this possible” she stressed.

“Each ball represents opportunity, growth and belief in the future of rugby in Ghana. Together, we’re not just growing the game. We’re shaping the next generation” she added.

Ghana has recently hosted national teams and clubs at the Legon Rugby Stadium, and the interest in the game is growing.

Ghana Rugby was recently recognized and rewarded by Sports Excellence Awards, while their President Rafatu Inusah who is an executive board member of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) is seen as one of the most hardworking sports administrators

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Newly elected Vice President of the Ghana Boxing Federation, Nii Gonti Adjor 1 aka Nii Adama Addy gave delegates at the 2025 Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) Elections a nice treat to celebrate the sweet victory at The Gym.

This was after the delegates had left the stadium and drove in a convoy through the principal streets of Ga Mashie to display and introduce the newly elected Ghana Boxing Federation President to the public.

Nii Gonti 1 who was the only unopposed candidate at the much anticipated Elections commended the delegates and their supporters for behaving very well at the Elections.

His initial opponent Gordon Frimpong aka Osibor withdrew to support his vision of investing in the juvenile and youth.

According to Nii Gonti, Ghana Boxing needs to be moulded, packaged and presented positively on the international platform in a unique way for more medals and titles.

He noted that Ghana has talented boxers and officials to work on the international platform, but management and organising promotions are other keys.

Nii Gonti who is CEO of The Gym and Omashi Media as well as Chief of Atukpai in Accra acknowledged the importance of technology in sports and the effect of media technology.

He wished the new President well in health and wisdom and promised to offer total support.

Alhaji Dauda Fuseni, a sports administrator with deep affection for Combat Sports was on Saturday 27th December 2025 voted as new President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF).

He polled 85 votes against incumbent Bernard Quartey of the Ghana Immigration Service who got 25 votes.

He has promised to go by the pledge the new board made at the swearing in by the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) Lawyers Richard Akpokavie and Mohammed Muniru. the Secretary General.

Also in attendance at the exciting and interesting Election which was held at the Media Centre of the Accra Sports Stadium were Bawa Fuseini, Deputy Secretary General of the GOC and Nana Adu Mankatah, President of Sports For All and GOC executive board member.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Alhaji Dauda Fuseni has been elected as the new President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) at a peaceful but exciting elections held at the Media Centre of the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday December 27. 2025.

He polled 85 votes to beat incumbent Bernard Quartey of Ghana Immigration Service who got 25 votes.

Nii Gonti Adjor 1 aka Nii Adama Addy was elected unopposed as the new First Vice President, while Solomon Otoo Lartey maintain his position as Second Vice President beat Naa Okailey.

Mustapha Nettey also retained his position as Treasurer with same large margin against his opponent.

Ms. Sarah Lotus Asare and George Lamptey got the nods to be elected as new executives board members.

They were immediately sworn into office by the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Richard Akpokavie Esq who advised the new leadership to unite the amateur boxing front and work hard to get good boxers to represent Ghana at the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Senegal and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

He was accompanied by the Secretary General of the GOC, Mohammed Muniru, Nana Mankatah, Bawa Fuseini and Kamal Sulley all GOC Board members.

They congratulated the new GBF executives and welcomed them into office.

Alhaji Dauda Fuseni promised to work hard with all stakeholders to be accountable, transparent and fair in decisions taking.

Dauda who was the former Vice President noted that they have learnt a lot and hoped not to commit the mistakes of the former President.

He was carried shoulder high after the elections and paraded through some streets of Ga Mashie where boxing is a big venture of the people.

The new executives and supporters ended at The Gym where they poured champagne, fireworks and had refreshments.

The election was conducted and supervised by the Ghana Olympic Committee and Electoral Commission of Ghana.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

CEO of Engineers and Planners and Dzata Cement, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama shows love to Disabled Christian Fellowship and the Accra Rehabilitation Centre.  

The Engineers and Planners Corporate Ltd, under the able leadership of Mr. Ibrahim Mahama, a distinguished Philanthropist, and generous person of embodiment, on Wednesday 24th December, 2025, donated some items to the Disabled Christian Fellowship International, and  the Accra Rehabilitation Centre and other Persons with Disabilities.

The items include 100 bags of Rice, 20 cartons Exter Conbeef, 20 cartons of Mackerel and  20 cartons of Cooking oil.

Receiving the prestigious items on behalf of the group, the Executive Director of the Disabled Christian Fellowship International,  and immediate past, President of the Amputee Football Federation of Africa (AFFA), Mr. Francis Adjetey Sowah , expressed profound gratitude to the company, particularly, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama,  whose generosity is beyond measure .

He added, for him to remember persons with disabilities at the crucial period of joy and merry is commendable and should be emulated , more so because of their vulnerability.

Mr. Francis Adjetey Sowah, stated that , some of them, hardly gets these essential commodities to enjoy at the merry making moments of celebrations.

"For him giving us this impetus and tenacity of hope and sense of inclusivity  is something that will be written on the tablets of their  heart, and it is a reminiscent honour and privileged to be recognised" he expressed.

The presentation was done of behalf of Mr. Ibrahim Mahama, by Mr. Rafiq Mahama,  his Special Aide, who was delighted enthusiastically,  at the timing and promised that , the Company is strategically planning some phenomenal capacity building and innovative initiative for  the Disabled fraternity soon.

Present at the ceremony were Mr. Seth Dzidzornu, Centre Manager of the Accra Rehabilitation Centre, his management staff, Mr. Elvis Alipui,  Mr. James Borteye, of the Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled, and other members of the Disabled fraternity.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Hon Alfred Kotey Ashie, MP for Odododiodoo Constituency in the Greater Accra Region is organising a Special Amateur and Juvenile Boxing Showdown at the famous Bukom Square Park to unearth talents for the National Boxing Teams.

It is dubbed 'The MPs Blow', and being organised in collaboration with the United Coaches Association of Ghana to celebrate the Boxing Day, December 26, 2025, starting from 7pm. All are invited.However due to other social activities at the park, the event has been reshwduled to January 2^nd, 2026.

In an exclusive interview with Hon. Kotey Ashie, he revealed that his constituency is the undisputed factory of Ghana Boxers; however every region or place can produce good boxers but Bukom is the center and prays that people should not bring politics or tribalism into boxing in particular and sports in general.

According to Hon. Ashie though the Greater Accra Region has produced most of the world champions for Ghana, they see themselves as Ghanaians first. He noted that the recent Freezy Macbones versus Jonathan Tetteh championship and fracas should not divide Ghanaians but rather unite and teach lessons, as the two boxers looked tired and should train on their stamina, while the promoters have raised the bar in quality shows organization.

He promised that boxers who perform exciting well would be rewarded with some fantastic Christmas presents,

He advised the young boxers to report on time and show discipline always.

Vice President of the Coaches Association, Carl Lokko said the new tournament is very good in the right direction as they do not have many events on their calenders as far as amateur boxing is concerned and commended the MP.

Meanwhile, Hon Ashie has also extended his warm greeting to the Ghana Boxing Federation as they go for elections on Saturday December 27 , 2025 and hopes that the best candidates would win to push Ghana Boxing forward as Africa hosts the next Youth Olympic Games in Senegal and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA.

He congratulated the four young boxers who represented Ghana at the 2025 African Youth Games in Angola and all brought home medals.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

RBS Promotions are coming up with their maiden show on 30th December, 2025 at the Laboma Resort, Beach in La, Accra.

On the bill are crack boxers including Show Love aka Derrick Quaye who faces David Lamptey and other exciting pairings.

Dr. Albert Tetteh Botchway CEO of RBS says they are not in to add to the numbers but make an impact with the exposure of local boxers who would soon become international world beaters.

On the bill, Derrick Mensah faces Emmanuel Aryee, Habib Lartey also faces Thomas Quansah.

Amazing boxers, Aziz Quartey, Thomas Okaidja, Godwin Tetteh, Haruna Oku, Dwamena Kesse and James Lamptey are all on the bill.

The last week of December 2025 is giving much to boxing fans as the Interim Management Committee of the Ghana Boxing Authority plans to hand over to an elected fully represented and recognised body.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Sports Education And Management (SEM) Promotions presents “The Night Of Reset, Entertainment / December To Remember Gh 2025” at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on 28th December, 2025.

A Press Conference and Face Off has been scheduled to take place on Friday 26^th December night at Akoto Lante on Accra Central, weighin is on Saturday at the Bukom Boxing Arena, ahead of the bouts on Sunday at the same venue.

According To Promoter: Edward Coleman, CEO of Sports Education Management Promotions, the Bill features a Super Lightweight contest 8/3 between Samuel Quaye aka No Chance of The Gym versus  Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, Jessey Lartey Lartey aka ‘Water Boy’ of Reformers Gym.

The National Super Welterweight Championship 10/3 will be staged between Musah Rahman Lawson aka Awodade of Reformers Gym and an opponent yet to be named.

Olympic Bronze medalist, Samuel Takyi of Wisdom is back on the local front to face Isaac Dowuona of the Bronx Gym, while National Super Bantamweight Titlist, Daniel Otoo of Bukom Boxing Gym takes on Haruna Oku of Seconds-Out Gym.

The packed bill also features National Super Middleweight Contest 8/3 between Mustapha Kamoko of Sea View Gym and an opponent yet to ne named.

There is a Super Lightweight Contest 8/3 between Michael ‘One Bullet’Ansah of Panix Gym against Joseph Tagoe aka ‘Wezzy’ of the Wisdom Boxing Gym. An international Middleweight Contest 8/3 between Nigriean Abdoul Baki-Adamou and Ghana’s Benjamin Abeibre will also pull some attraction.

A Bantamweight Contest 8/3 between Ebenezer Kolebe of Seconds Out Gym against Jonathan Pappoe of the Black Panther Gym will be a cracker. Another international Heavyweight Contest 6/3 involving Haidarai Birak of Syria and Anselme Gnansingbe of Benin is going to excite the fans.

There is a third international bout involving Super Bantamweight Contest 8/3 Joseph Sackey of Ghana against Mohammed Olalekan (Nigeria). National Super Lightweight Contest 8/3 between Moro Seidu of Will Power Gym versus Francis Appalo of Indigo Gym is also going to be full of action. There is a Featherweight Contest 8/3 between Prince Kamaldeen of Fit Trip versus Ofoli Tetteh of Reformers Gym.

The night ends with a Super Middleweight Contest 8/3 between Benedict Baddoo of Seconds Out against Felix Narh of (Bukom Gym, then a Super Bantamweight Contest 8/3 involving Inusah Lartey of Discipline Gym versus Abraham Lamptey (Bukom Gym).

The gate fees are moderate at there is a grand after show party which will close the following day.

Promoter Coleman said it is time for Christmas so every fan must enjoy, also is is a time for resetting so everyone must reorganize and enter the new year with new ideas and new plans.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The kit in which the damage was done: kudos to Team Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey AKA Theo Lopez for the immaculate branding for the Ghana, UBO Africa, WBO Africa and now WBO Global champion.

Inspired by the visions of Marcus Garvey and Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, this uniform draws its power from the Black Star, a symbol of African pride, self-belief, and liberation.

It connects past struggle to present purpose, turning history into fabric and identity into motion.

The all-black glitter speaks to resilience the beauty forged in discipline, sacrifice, and unbroken spirit.

Chosen with intention, the fabric reflects both memory and future, honouring those who dreamed before us and those who rise today.

At the waist, the Ghana flag anchors the story a nation carried into the ring, Africa standing tall with every step forward.

Fabric inspiration and concept by Coach Ofori Asare, sewed and brought to life by Coach George Smart Abbey, with embroidery by Wahid.

This is more than a boxing uniform. It is history in motion.

It is the hope of the Black Star of Africa.

A star is born