The spirit of community and the future of Ghana boxing were on full display last Saturday evening as the Bronya Boxing Africa Foundation and SafeBox Boxing Promotions and Management staged the third edition of their annual amateur boxing tournament in the heart of Bukom, Accra.

Held at the iconic Bukom Park, the event brought together boxing enthusiasts, gym trainers, young prospects and curious spectators for an unforgettable evening featuring 17 action-packed bouts. 

From the first bell to the final round, boys and girls thrilled the crowd with explosive displays of skill, grit and heart — igniting hopes for Ghana’s next generation of champions.

In a powerful show of purpose beyond the punches, both winners and losers were rewarded with vital boxing equipment — gloves, headgear, mouthpieces, pads and punching bags — as part of the organisers’ mission to empower local gyms and improve grassroots boxing development in Bukom and James Town.

“This is not just about the fights. It’s about equipping the gyms, developing the sport and giving young boxers a fighting chance to succeed,” said Jonathan Ekow Bronya, President of the Bronya Boxing Africa Foundation. A former boxer now based in the Netherlands, Bronya, wears many hats as a coach, referee, judge, manager and promoter — and he’s channelled that experience into a grassroots initiative with real impact.

The event, sanctioned by the Greater Accra Boxing Association, also received support from the Ghana Boxing Federation.

Notable attendees included the federation’s 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, Dauda Fuseni and Solomon Otoo Lartey, alongside former President George Lamptey, underscoring the high-level endorsement of the initiative.

Partnering with Bronya in this effort is Mubarak Yusif Nanor, CEO of SafeBox Boxing Promotions and an influential matchmaker in local boxing.

Thrilled by the success of the night, Nanor hinted at even bigger plans on the horizon.

“We are very excited about tonight’s fights — the kids are talented and need all the support,” Nanor told Graphic Sports post-event.

“The show was very successful — in fact, 101 per cent. The crowd loved it. Next year, it’s going to be even bigger.”

“We had friends from the US who came to watch and support us, and they’ve promised to return with more people next time. Let me also thank the referees, judges, coaches, officials and all the fans who made this a success.”

With plans in motion for an international boxing exchange between Ghana and the Netherlands in 2026, the organisers are already looking beyond borders to create new opportunities for young Ghanaian fighters to gain global exposure and experience.

From grassroots inspiration to international aspiration, the Bronya and SafeBox initiative is fast becoming a beacon of hope for Ghana boxing — proving that when the community comes together, champions are not just born, they are built.