Sharaf Mahama is the CEO of Legacy Rise Sport
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Legacy Rise Sport, Sharaf Mahama, has organised one of the biggest boxing events, slated for June 13, 2025 at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.
The boxing event, dubbed ‘Battle of the Beasts,’ will see boxers battling for glory in various divisions.
The headline will feature Ghana’s Jacob “The Beast” Dickson facing off against American Andrew Tabiti for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa Bridgerweight title.
The African Bantamweight bout will feature WBO Africa Bantamweight champion Daniel Selassie Gorsh, who will go toe-to-toe with veteran contender Thei Allotey, well known as “Lopez.”
Haruna Mohammed will defend his national Cruiserweight title against Abdulai Ahmed.
In the rising knockout artist division, Abubakar Kamoko, popularly known as Ambitious Tilapia, the son of Bukom Banku, will lock horns with Stephen Ackon in what is expected to be a fierce fight.
During the press conference ahead of the bouts, Sharaf Mahama noted that his ambition is to give local boxers the opportunity to showcase their prowess at the international level.
“We are determined to give our local boxers the global exposure they deserve,” he said, as reported by gbcghanaonline.com on June 11, 2025.
The boxers indicated that they are well-prepared and poised to fight for the titles.
Renowned former British world champion Amir Khan is expected to grace the occasion.
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