Hundreds of boxing enthusiasts trooped into the Bukom Boxing Arena on Friday, June 13, for an electrifying night of action dubbed Battle of the Beasts, hosted by Legacy Rise Sports and spearheaded by its CEO, Sharaf Mahama.

In collaboration with Legacy Rise Sports, former world champion Amir Khan curated ten thrilling bouts that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.

The headline clash of the evening featured Ghana’s own Jacob Dickson squaring off against American fighter Andrew Tabiti in a fierce contest for the WBC Africa Bridgerweight Title.

Tabiti emerged victorious with a fourth-round knockout after sending Dickson to the canvas three times.

Another crowd-pleaser saw Abubakar Kamoko—popularly known as Bukom Tilapia and son of the legendary Bukom Banku—take on Stephen Ackon. Kamoko came out on top, securing a win to the delight of fans.

In a dramatic upset, Ahmed Abdulai snatched Haruna Mohammed’s GBA Cruiserweight title, capping off a night of stunning performances.

The event attracted a galaxy of notable personalities, including British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua, Ghana’s boxing icon Azumah Nelson, Minister for Youth and Sports Kofi Adams, National Sports Authority boss Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku, business moguls Osei Kwame Despite and Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, and members of the East Legon Executive Fitness Club.

Anthony Johsua with boxing icon Azumah Nelson, CEO of Legacy Rise Sports Sharaf Mahama and Amir KhanPhoto credit - The Independent Ghana

Battle of the Beasts was widely embraced by the general public, many of whom expressed excitement about government-led efforts to make boxing a vibrant and profitable sport in Ghana.

Ahead of the main event, Sharaf Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to spotlighting Ghanaian boxing talent on the global stage. He also applauded the international fighters who flew in to compete and thanked the sponsors and partners who made the night possible.

Sponsors of the June 13 fight night included Amir Khan Promotion, DAZN, PlayUndisputed.com, KGL, The Independent Ghana, Sharaf Mahama Foundation, The Stomping Ground, and Fifth Avenue.

Speaking to The Independent Ghana, Ahmed Abdulai expressed gratitude to Legacy Rise Sports for giving him—and many Ghanaian boxers—the chance to show the world what they’re made of.

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