Ghana Lifts Ban on Professional Boxing, Eyes Anthony Joshua's First Fight

NSA Lifts Suspension On Professional Boxing

NSA DG, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah (R) with boxing stakeholders   The National Sports Authority (NSA) has officially lifted the suspension on professional boxing in Ghana, effective Thursday, November 6, 2025. The move follows the successful implementation of enhanced medical and safety protocols, as well as stronger governance systems, by the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (IMC). In a statement, the NSA commended the IMC, athletes, and indust…

Ghana lifts ban on pro boxing to open door for Joshua’s fight

Ghana’s National Sports Authority will lift the suspension on professional boxing today, clearing the way for Matchroom to stage their first-ever event in the West African nation five days before Christmas, reports ringmagazine.com. The NSA had initially made their decision to suspend all boxing in the country after two deaths linked with the sport within … The post Ghana lifts ban on pro boxing to open door for Joshua’s fight appeared first on …

Ghana lifts ban on professional boxing, eyes Anthony Joshua's first fight

Ghana’s National Sports Authority (NSA) has officially lifted the suspension on professional boxing, opening the door for major internat

NSA set to lift ban on professional boxing in Ghana

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has confirmed that the suspension placed on professional boxing in Ghana will be lifted on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The temporary ban was imposed in September 2025 following the tragic death of rising boxer Ernest Akushey, popularly known as Bahubali, who passed away after sustaining severe injuries during a bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena. In a new statement, the NSA explained that the decision to restore b…

NSA to lift suspension on professional boxing

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has announced that it will lift the suspension of professional boxing in Ghana on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Back in September 2025, the NSA suspended all boxing activities  following the death of young boxer Ernest Akushey, often known as “Bahubali”.  According to a recent NSA statement, their decision to lift the ban follows successful consultations between the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and the Int…