The Ghana Professional Boxing League (GPBL)’s inaugural season kicked off over the weekend at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra with some entertaining bouts that were well-attended by boxing fans.

The Honorable Minister of youth and sports , Hon. Mustapha Ussif , inaugurated the Ghana Boxing Authority’s first Ghana Professional Boxing League at the Bokum Boxing Arena.

The Minister took advantage of the opportunity to congratulate the newly formed executives of the authority for the initiative and encouraged them to collaborate with all stakeholders for the development of boxing in the country.

Boxing has had an influence on many lives and families throughout these years, as well as helping to raise the flag of our beloved country.

Fighters from 12 gyms around the country competed in six fights, with several armature boxers providing entertainment.

In the opening fight of the night, Isaac Sackey of Attor Quarshie boxing club won a unanimous decision against Issac Taylor of Akotoku Academy in a Super Bantamweight event.

In a close fight, Emmanuel Dekeh and Micheal Osumanu Osunla shared points in the lightweight division.

In the flyweight division, Panix Boxing Gym’s Adam Nabdeen Salanon defeated Daniel Otoo by technical knockout in Round 1, while John Quaye defeated Stephen Addy in the Super lightweight division.

Azumah Mohammed defeated Patrick Cudjoe in the Super Bantamweight Contest, while Alexis Kabore defeated Michael Tagoe in the Super Bantamweight Contest.

Prince Larbi and Shadrack Dorisa, two Juvenile boxers, also gave fans an entertaining battle, which made many people thrilled to witness the young guys show off their skills in the ring.