Accra: Several high-profile personalities were in attendance at the Bukom Boxing Arena on April 10, 2026, to witness the Legacy Rise Sport fight card. The event drew a diverse crowd from political, entertainment, and sports circles, all gathered to support and promote boxing in the country.
According to Ghana Web, the Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Rise Sport, Sharaf Mahama, coordinated activities with his team to ensure a successful event. Notable sports figures present included Asamoah Gyan alongside his brother Baffour Gyan, sports minister Kofi Adams, National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, and former boxer Ayittey Powers.
The event also saw attendance from prominent political figures such as Minister of Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo, and Member of Parliament for Ketu North Edem Agbana. Entertainment personalities like actor Dr Likee, musician D-Black, and DopeNation, who performed their popular hit Kakalika, added to the night's vibrancy.
The Bukom Boxing Arena was filled to capacity, and the atmosphere was vibrant. The audience was captivated by the bouts, where Ghanaian boxers showcased their skills and claimed victories in continental titles. Notably, Theophilus Allotey defeated Jonas Erastus of Namibia to win the WBA Africa Gold Super Flyweight title, while Abdula Ahmed claimed the WBA Africa Cruiserweight title.
The presence of these prominent individuals underscores the growing momentum that boxing has gained through Legacy Rise Sport's initiatives to promote the sport and develop talent in the region.