Alberto Machado (left) had Ghana’s Raphael Mensah at his mercy in their entire 12-round bout
Alberto Machado (left) had Ghana’s Raphael Mensah at his mercy in their entire 12-round bout

Early injury cost me world title — Rafael Mensah

Ghana’s Rafael Mensah has blamed his WBA super feather weight championship defeat to title holder, Alberto Machado in their fight last Saturday on an injury he sustained in the early stages of the bout.

Azumah Nelson, flanked by Peter Zwennes and Lt. General Obed Akwa (right),wears an honorary world title belt presented by the WBC.
Azumah Nelson, flanked by Peter Zwennes and Lt. General Obed Akwa (right),wears an honorary world title belt presented by the WBC.

WBC, world boxing greats honour Azumah

World boxing legend Azumah Nelson was last Saturday presented with a silver vase and two honorary boxing belts by the World Boxing Council in celebration of his 60th birthday.

Arm wrestlers urged to avoid sex  

Members of the national arm wrestling team, Golden Arms have been cautioned to avoid sex in order to excel at the upcoming Africa Arm wrestling Championship.

Azumah Nelson Fight Night: Ayi dethrones Osei-Bonsu
Osei-Bonsu crouches before his conqueror Ayi during the bout.

Azumah Nelson Fight Night: Ayi dethrones Osei-Bonsu

A suspected dislocated right shoulder did not prevent a masterful Patrick 'Aligator' Ayi from prying the national super featherweight championship title from the grasp of defending champion Abraham Osei-Bonsu Sunday dawn at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.

Machado dominates Mensah to retain WBA title
Machado dominates Mensah to retain WBA title

Machado dominates Mensah to retain WBA title

Alberto Machado easily retained his WBA “world” super featherweight title in Las Vegas, shutting out challenger Rafael Mensah over 12 rounds.

Hibs in talks with Man City over Thomas Agyepong
Hibs in talks with Man City over Thomas Agyepong

Hibs in talks with Man City over Thomas Agyepong

Scottish Premiership club Hibernian are in talks with Manchester City about signing pacy Ghanaian winger Thomas Agyepong, City Watch has learned.

Latif Blessing hints at USA nationality switch
Latif Blessing hints at USA nationality switch

Latif Blessing hints at USA nationality switch

Reportedly frustrated at a lack of call-ups for the Ghanaian national team, Los Angeles Football Club attacker Latif Blessing is hinting at the possibility of one day playing for the US national team.

VIDEO: Azumah Nelson's limousine causes stir
VIDEO: Azumah Nelson's limousine causes stir

VIDEO: Azumah Nelson's limousine causes stir

Boxing legend Azumah Nelson climaxed his 60th birthday celebration with five explosive bouts headlined by a scheduled 12 round claw between National Super featherweight titleholder Abraham Osei Bonsu and Patrick Ayi.

Second edition of the Betway Talent Search launched
Second edition of the Betway Talent Search launched

Second edition of the Betway Talent Search launched

Betway, Ghana’s leading online sports betting company on Friday, July 20 launched the second edition of the Betway Talent Search in Accra.

Headline fighters Abraham Osei Bonsu (2nd right) and Patrick Ayi flanked by models at yesterday's press briefing.
Headline fighters Abraham Osei Bonsu (2nd right) and Patrick Ayi flanked by models at yesterday's press briefing.

Boxing: Azumah Nelson stages first promotion Saturday

Boxing legend Azumah Nelson will make his first foray as a boxing promoter when he stages the first edition of the Azumah Nelson Fight Night series which will see Abraham Osei Bonsu put his national Superfeatherweight Championship belt on the line against Patrick Ayi on Saturday at the Bukom Arena.

Ghana's Rafael Mensah, England's Smith, seek world boxing titles
Ghana's Rafael Mensah, England's Smith, seek world boxing titles

Ghana's Rafael Mensah, England's Smith, seek world boxing titles

Former world champion Liam Smith of England and unbeaten top-ranked contender Rafael Mensah of Ghana each attempt to dethrone undefeated world boxing champions in a Saturday card at Las Vegas.

GH₵25,000 at stake in Saturday's Cowbell Cycling Challenge
GH₵25,000 at stake in Saturday's Cowbell Cycling Challenge

GH₵25,000 at stake in Saturday's Cowbell Cycling Challenge

The winner of this year's Cowbell Cycling Challenge on Saturday will have to conquer 100 kilometres ahead of 99 other elite cyclists in order to claim a stake in the GH₵25,000 cash prize.

Tennis In Africa holds Tennis Clinic
Tennis In Africa holds Tennis Clinic

Tennis In Africa holds Tennis clinic

Tennis In Africa (TIA), a non-governmental organization, last Saturday put together a tennis clinic for youth who have never played tennis and provided specific drills for those who already play the sport. The event took place at the Police Depot Tennis Facility, Tesano, a suburb of Accra.

Players warm up for Coca-Cola Open Africa Minigolf Champs
Players warm up for Coca-Cola Open Africa Minigolf Champs

Players warm up for Coca-Cola Open Africa Minigolf Champs

Many of the registered golfers for the upcoming Cola-Cola Africa Open Minigolf Championship, which tees of on July 27 at the Sports City Arena at Ridge in Accra, have intensified their preparation to familiarise themselves with the course ahead of the competition.

The late B.K. Edusei (in car) receiving a trophy from then Kotoko captain Ibrahim Sunday flanked by his teammate, Osei Kofi (right)
The late B.K. Edusei (in car) receiving a trophy from then Kotoko captain Ibrahim Sunday flanked by his teammate, Osei Kofi (right)

B.K. Edusei’s legacy lives on

Today, July 19, 2018 marks exactly 40 years since one of Ghana’s foremost football administrators, Benjamin Kyem Edusei, passed on to eternity.

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