The National Sports Authority (NSA) has dissolved the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) Board following the death of boxer Ernest Akushey. A nine-member Interim Management Committee (IMC) will take over immediately. The move, made with the Ministry of Sports, aims to improve athlete safety, strengthen medical and technical standards, and restoreContinue Reading
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has suspended all boxing activities in Ghana following the death of Ernest Akushey, known as ‘Bahubali.’ Bahubali died 11 days after his September 12 fight against Jacob Dickson at Bukom Boxing Arena, where he was stopped in the eighth round. Reports say he suffered internalContinue Reading
Maria Adebusola Olanrewaju, the widow of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, has revealed that she is yet to receive the $3,000 donated by the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA). “The family members of my husband are fighting over the $3,000 donated by the entourage from Ghana. The money is yet toContinue Reading
Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams, has revealed that proactive steps will be taken to ensure that the unfortunate passing of the Nigerian Boxer does not strain the relationship between the Ghanaian and Nigerian boxing communities. During an interview on April 1, 2025, with Sporty FM, the Minister firmlyContinue Reading
Kofi Iddie Adams, Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, has assured the public that the Sports Ministry and the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) will provide full cooperation to investigate the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju. The athlete passed away following a light-heavyweight bout against Ghanaian boxer JonContinue Reading