Ghanaian light heavyweight boxer Braimah Kamoko affectionately called “Bukom Banku” is noted for his theatricals in the ring and his stand up jokes on radio and television but I submit he went overboard on Saturday. His appearance in the ring for his non title fight against Brazilian Emmanuel da Silva at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium in Accra was appalling. In a white gown wearing dark glasses and holding a white cane, Kamoko depicted a blind man in obvious derision of the medical advice given to him two years ago to stop boxing to save his eyes. He has ignored medical advice and resumed the fistic sport. more »

Ghana’s boxing legend Azumah Nelson is showing by the day that he is a true lover of boxing and he would like the name of Ghana to remain firmly on the boxing map of the world. Azumah has proved to be a selfless sportsman, who is prepared to share his vast knowledge and experience in the game for others to also reach the top. more »

I recall with some nostalgia the fanfare surrounding the first ever world boxing title fight staged in Ghana in 1964, between local hero Floyd Robertson and Cuban born Sugar Ramos of Mexico. Jack Solomons, the famous English millionaire boxing promoter staged the tournament with active support from the government of Gha more »

Ghana boxing legend Azumah Nelson’s comeback fight against old foe Jeff Fenech in Melbourne on Tuesday June 23rd has received mixed reactions from Ghanaian boxing fans. Azumah was declared loser on points in the ten rounder but many fans think a draw… more »

It is unfortunate that the June 24th comeback non title fight between Ghana’s Azumah Nelson and Jeff Fenech of Australia has been shunned by boxing authorities in the two countries. Whilst the Australian boxing authorities have expressed concern about… more »