… Boxing royalty including Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, Terence Crawford, Gennady Golovkin and Anthony Joshua watched on from ringside, alongside Hollywood star Jason Statham – the man credited with helping to bring the fight together. …
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… He added that several international sports personalities have recently visited Ghana, boosting the country’s global sporting profile. “In the last 12 months, the likes of Amir Khan and Anthony Joshua in boxing have all passed through here,” he said. …
Ghana Sports Fund will transform sports infrastructure within five to ten years — NSA boss… A similar event had been held prior to Dubois’ victory over Anthony Joshua in September 2024, when he knocked out the former champion in the ninth round. …
‘No Party Before Dubois Faces Wardley’… Cordina won British and Commonwealth titles at lightweight earlier in his career, having been a decorated amateur boxer who fought at an Olympics and in the same Team GB programme as his friend Anthony Joshua.-BBC Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
Cordina to fight Mason for WBO lightweight titleAnthony Joshua Anthony Joshua’s return to boxing has been described as both inspiring and risky by promoter Eddie Hearn, following a difficult period in the former heavyweight champion’s life. …
Joshua’s Return Seen As High- Stakes ComebackAnthony Joshua’s return to the ring is the “ultimate comeback” but a “risk” given what he has been through in the last six months, says his promoter, Eddie Hearn. …
Anthony Joshua return the ‘ultimate comeback’ but a ‘risk’… The Assembly Member for the area, Joshua, who confirmed the incident told Graphic Online, that he initially received information suggesting it was a road accident. …
Kpandai: Man lynched following witchcraft accusation- April 2026
Tyson Fury could take an interim fight before facing Anthony Joshua, but the long-awaited heavyweight showdown will not happen if Joshua loses his warm-up bout in July, says promoter Frank Warren. …
‘Joshua warm-up defeat would scupper Fury fight’Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to fight fellow former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, Eddie Hearn has announced. …
Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury – HearnAnthony Joshua has signed a deal to fight fellow former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, Eddie Hearn has announced. …
Joshua signs deal to fight Fury – Hearn
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Usyk retains heavyweight titles in controversial Verhoeven stoppage
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Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles with a controversial 11th-round stoppage against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven in Egypt, with the referee's decision to halt the fight drawing criticism from the challenger despite scorecards showing a tight contest.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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Usyk retains heavyweight titles in controversial Verhoeven stoppage
Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles with a controversial 11th-round stoppage against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven in Egypt, with the referee's decision to halt the fight drawing criticism from the challenger despite scorecards showing a tight contest.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 22 May
Ghana Sports Fund could transform sports within five to ten years
The Acting Director-General of the National Sports Authority said the Ghana Sports Fund could significantly transform sports development over the next five to ten years if properly managed and supported, with stable financing enabling major investments in infrastructure, talent development and technical expertise.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Dubois' trainer guarantees no party before Wardley fight
Daniel Dubois's trainer Don Charles told BBC Radio 5 Live that there will be no gathering before Saturday's WBO heavyweight title fight against Fabio Wardley in Manchester, after reports of a pre-fight party before Dubois's loss to Oleksandr Usyk in July.
8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Thursday 7 May
Cordina challenges Mason for WBO lightweight title July 4
Former super-featherweight world champion Joe Cordina will fight Abdullah Mason for the American's WBO lightweight title on Saturday, July 4, in Cleveland. Cordina, whose only loss came in May 2024 to Anthony Cacace, has won the vacant WBO global lightweight title and dominated Gabriel Flores Jr in December 2025 ahead of this challenge for Mason's belt, which he won against Sam Noakes in November 2025.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wednesday 6 May
Anthony Joshua returns to ring after car accident injuries
Anthony Joshua is scheduled to fight Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh, his first bout since recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident in Nigeria that claimed two members of his team. Promoter Eddie Hearn describes the comeback as both inspiring and risky, with victory necessary for a potential showdown with Tyson Fury later this year.
6 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sunday 3 May
Anthony Joshua returns to ring despite car crash injuries
Anthony Joshua will face Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July before a scheduled bout against Tyson Fury later this year, his first fight since a car crash in Nigeria in December that killed two members of his team. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, calls it the "ultimate comeback" given the physical and emotional recovery required, though Frank Warren has said the Fury fight will not happen if Joshua loses to Prenga.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 1 May
Man killed over witchcraft accusation in Kpandai District
A 33-year-old man, Nteja Ibotul, was killed on April 15, 2026, in Tengelento-Buradeni, Kpandai District, Northern Region, after being accused of witchcraft by a soothsayer at a funeral. He was attacked by unidentified assailants and died at Kpandai District Hospital; his family has expressed frustration over delays in police action nearly two weeks after the incident.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Fury-Joshua fight hinges on Joshua's July warm-up bout
Promoter Frank Warren says the heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will not take place if Joshua loses his 25 July warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia. Fury may fight before facing Joshua in late October at the earliest, with Warren noting both fighters may retire after their one-fight deal.
30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 28 April
Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to fight former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, promoter Eddie Hearn announced. Joshua will first fight Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July; the date and venue for the Fury bout have not been announced.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to fight fellow former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, promoter Eddie Hearn has announced. Joshua will first have a comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on 25 July, with no date or venue yet announced for the Joshua v Fury fight.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →