BOXING
Last Updated: July 21, 2012, 10:45 am
 

 




Muhammad Ali at 70: Bill Clinton hails Ali's worldwide impact
Muhammad Ali's talent, charisma and strong principals were responsible for raising boxing's popularity across the world, according to former US president Bill Clinton.

 
Bukom Banku knocked down but retains WBO Africa heavyweight title
Brimah Kamoko better known as Bukom Banku successfully defended his WBO Africa Lightweight title after his Ugandan opponent refused to continue the bout in the third round in Accra in the wee hours of Sunday.

Agbeko fails Abner test
Ghana’s Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko failed in his bid to regain his IBF bantamweight title Sunday morning, outpointed by Mexican Abner Mares who won a unanimous decision after 12 rounds.

Floyd Mayweather knocks out Victor Ortiz in controversial win
Floyd Mayweather claimed the WBC welterweight title with a controversial victory over Victor Ortiz in Las Vegas.

Ghana Boxing Authority to protest Agbeko/Mares verdict
The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) is preparing to lodge an official protest over the verdict of the unification bout between Ghana’s Joseph Agbeko and Mexican Abner Mares, last Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Nevada, United States of America (USA).

Banku vs. Meroro sell out disappointing night for boxing fans
The much expected tough bout between Ghana’s Braimah “Bukom Banku” Kamoko and Namibian opponent Vikapito Meroro sent fans home rather disappointed.

Amateur Boxing Federation explains no show at African championship
The Ghana Amateur Boxing Federation has explained Ghana’s no show at the ongoing African Seniors Boxing Championship in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Independence Amateur Boxing Tournament Should Be an Annual Event: NSC CEO
Chief Executive Officer of the National Sports Council, Mr. Worlanyo Aggrah says the independence amateur boxing interclub tournament should be an annual event.