▪️The 67 kg division was not concluded due to time constraints with a total of 93 bouts so far contested in this gruelling tourname
A total of 22 boxers punched their way to the finals of the ongoing Ghana’s National Championships.
Finalists have been confirmed in all weight divisions except at welterweight after a total of 93 bouts were contested.
The 67kg division was not concluded due to time constraints. Four boxers Precious Akai Nettey, Robert Tagoe, Issah Okine, and Robert Lokko reached the semifinal stage and remain in contention with their bouts expected to be rescheduled ahead of the finals.
The championships, which attracted wide participation from boxing clubs across the country, displayed the growing depth and competitiveness of Ghana’s amateur boxing scene.
From the preliminary rounds through to the semifinals, boxers delivered intense and disciplined performances, narrowing the field to those set to compete for national honours, recognition and eventual selection to reconstitute the new Black Bombers and Black Rockets.
A number of clubs stood out for their consistency throughout the competition.
Wisdom Boxing Gym led the way, advancing five boxers into the finals, including both contenders in the light welterweight-63.5kg division. Sea View Boxing Gym followed closely with four finalists across multiple weight categories, while Black Panthers Boxing Club secured three finalists, maintaining a strong presence from the early rounds.
Seconds Out, Charles Quartey, and Jamestown boxing clubs each recorded two finalists, reflecting efficient campaigns despite smaller numbers. Will Power, Akotoku, Fit Square, and Sonia boxing clubs also made their mark, each producing a finalist.
The confirmed finals match-ups, scheduled for the third weekend of February are as follows:
*Light-flyweight-48kg
DANIEL AMOO (SEA VIEW) Vs LIONEL OWOO (WISDOM BOXING GYM)
Flyweight-51kg
GEORGE DOWUONA (WILL POWER) Vs IBRAHIM DOKU (BLACK PANTHERS)
Bantamweight-54Kg
CALEB MENSAH (WISDOM BOXING GYM) Vs MATHIAS ASHITEY (BLACK PANTHERS)
Featherweight-57kg
AMADU MOHAMMED (SEA VIEW) Vs REGINALD LAMPTEY (C.Q.B.F)
Lightweight-60kg
JAMES OKOE (WISDOM BOXING GYM) Vs EBENEZER ANKRAH (BLACK PANTHERS)
Light-welterweight-63.5kg
HENRY OWUSU (WISDOM BOXING GYM) Vs ABDUL WAHID OMAR (WISDOM BOXING GYM)
Welterweight-67kg
Not yet decided
Light-middleweight-71kg
SOLOMON SACKEY (AKOTOKU) Vs ZAKARI KAMOKO (SEA VIEW)
Middleweight-75kg
KHALID (FIT SQUARE) Vs DESMOND PAPPOE (JAMESTOWN BOXING CLUB)
Light Heavyweight-81kg
MUBARAK AMARH (SECONDS OUT) Vs ABDUL WAHAB (SONIA)
Cruiserweight -86kg
DENNIS JOHN DUGBENU (SECONDS OUT) Vs BERNARD KOTEY (SEA VIEW)
Super-heavyweight-92+
ISAAC ASIEDU (C.Q.B.F) Vs DANIEL PLANGE (JAMESTOWN BOXING CLUB)
With 93 bouts fought to reach this stage, the championships have underlined the high physical and technical demands of national-level competition. Fans and officials have praised the quality of boxing and organisation so far, as attention now turns to the finals, where national titles and immediate selection avail opportunities will be at stake for the reconstitution of the elite national boxing team- BLACK BOMBERS & those within the aged group of below 18 years forming the national youth boxing team – The BLACK ROCKETS.
Compiled by CHARLES JOJO EPHSON & SARAH LOTUS ASARE
GBF MEDIA
