President of the Kenyan Boxing Federation, Mr. John Katame, has described as ‘unprofessional,’ attempts by Joseph’ King Kong’ Abgeko to fight Nick Otieno without the consent of the their federation. Agbeko was billed to fight Nick Otieno in a non-title bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra but the fight had to be called … Read more
Mr. Abraham Kottey, the Second Vice President of the Ghana Boxing Association (GBA) has announced that the bout involving Ghana’s Joseph Agbeko and Kenya’s Nick Otieno had been rescheduled for July 14. The bout, originally scheduled for Friday July 30 at the Bukom boxing arena in Accra was called off due to reasons beyond the … Read more
Former 2-time IBF Bantamweight champion of the world, Joseph King Kong Agbeko (31-5, 23 KOs) makes a return to the ring again next month when he takes on experienced Kenyan slugger, Nick Otieno (31-11, 13 KOs) at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra as part of Ghana’s 60th independence anniversary celebrations. On a bill dubbed … Read more
Celebrated Ghanaian boxer, Azumah Nelson, has dismissed assertions that he is aiming to become the President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) following his resurgence in the boxing circles in recent times. Azumah has been considered to contest the incumbent President, Mr. Peter Zwennes, when the federation returns to congress later this year haven’t played … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has pledged the support of his government towards the revival of boxing and other sporting disciplines in the country, during his tenure of office. According to President Akufo-Addo, this commitment is evidenced in the 100% increase in the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Youth and … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has pledged the support of his government towards the revival of boxing and other sporting disciplines in the country, during his tenure of office. According to President Akufo-Addo, this commitment is evidenced in the 100% increase in the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Youth and … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says boxing under his tenure will receive maximum attention in order to put sporting disciplines other than football back on the radar. According to him, Ghana boasts of enormous talents in other disciplines and not only in football. “Unfortunately, in the last few years, it has been made to seem … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the newly-constructed boxing gymnasium, the Bukom Boxing Arena, also called the Trust Sports Emporium. It is located near the Korle Lagoon in Accra. The Trust Sports Emporium comprises an 800-seater sports auditorium, a two-storey aerobic, physiotherapy and gym block, a 300-seater conference hall and a 4000-seater open air arena. … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama and major sports and political figures, converged at the all-new Bukom Boxing Arena to commission the new facility. This was a political and a sports event rolled into the same package. The arena had its fair share of friends and sympathizers of the National Democratic Congress for whom this was further … Read more
The President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday night night officially inaugurated an ultra-modern sports stadium christened the Trust Sports Emporium in Bukom. The inauguration ceremony which started after 5pm attracted a mammoth crowd and was held in a packed 4000-seater boxing arena located within the stadium. The facility, which the President said will help … Read more
Two- time Bantamweight World Champion Joseph “KingKong” Agbeko has attributed his long absence from the ring to a legal tussle between his ex-promoter Don King and himself. This legal battle lingered on till Last year May before it saw resolution. The orthodox boxer again suffered two more major setbacks when his bouts slated for November … Read more
Former two-time world champion, Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko (30-5, 23 KO’s) has apologised to Ghanaian boxing fans for the postponement of his scheduled bout with Tanzania’s Haji Juma (16-8-5, 8 KO’s) at the Accra Sports Stadium. According to reports, Agbeko’s camp failed to meet certain requirements set by the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), therefore their … Read more
Finally the much anticipated bout between three time world champion (fresh king) Joseph (kingkong )Agbeko and Tanzanian boxer, Haji Juma comes off October, 14 at the Accra sports stadium and the Former Ghanaian world champion looks very confident going into this bout without giving room for his counterpart. Speaking to KASAPA sports, Agbeko disclosed that … Read more
Nearly eighteen months down the line following his last bout against Juanito Rubillar, former IBF Bantamweight Champion Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko is ready to make a return to the ring. The Bridge Boxing Gym is where he hones his skills on a daily basis as he seeks to get back to top shape for Tanzanian … Read more
For athletes, a coach is an influential element of their competitive life. For many boys, fathers are also the ultimate role models. So when fathers become coaches, the mix is often potent but not always. The world of sports is littered with many stories of fathers who guided their sons or children to the height … Read more
Ghanaian world title prospect Richard Commey left Accra last Friday with an assurance to Ghanaian’s that he will annexe the IBF lightweight title. Commey safely arrived and settled in Bronx, New York 13 hours later and is expected to arrive in Pennsylvania on Tuesday or Wednesday for the big IBF lightweight championship against American, Robert … Read more
Never had it happened before in the history of Ghana Boxing that a boxer will receive distinguished visitors to his camp, and all of them advising or telling him something unique and important. Ghana’s Richard Commey, who is managed by Street Wise Promotions, climbs in the ring in faraway America to fight for the International … Read more
Agbeko (Ayigbe no 9) known in showbiz for his interesting and sensational style in music has once again shown is swag again in his new single. A lot of his friends who were with him when he started thought it wouldn’t work but are now surprised as he drops his new single ‘U GO FLY? … Read more