Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif (3rd L), Imax Media Group executives, and other dignitaries
Sports media outlet in the country, Max Television, has introduced a new live boxing programme to be hosted by Mohammed Amin Lamptey, the renowned boxing aficionado and the Ring Announcer in Ghana.
The one hour (3pm-4pm) programme started in July 2021 and it’s expected to continue.
Amin Lamptey, the host had in the studio for the maiden edition of the programme, Michael Neequaye, a renowned boxing referee/ judge and a member of Ghana Boxing Authority and Cecil Nii Teiko, a seasoned sports journalist and a boxing analyst.
According to the host, the show is designed to bring to Max TV’s cherished viewers, the latest, the hottest and the exclusive from the local pot of Ghana boxing and world boxing.
The maiden show focused on the Ghana Professional Boxing League (GPBL) which started on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
Amin Lamptey and his panelists discussed how Imax Media Group and Ghana Boxing Authority agreed on the boxing league concept and signed a five year contract to that effect, and had Imax Media Group officially registered as the main promoter of the boxing league in Ghana.
They also talked about sponsorship and highlighted on how Premium Motors provided two Renault vehicles for the best gym and overall best boxer for the league championship.
Highlights of juvenile, amateur and professional fights from the league were shown and panelists offered their analyses and perspectives as we countdown to the next fight night on March 5.
Brief highlights of presentation of some items to best boxers for the night by General Manager of TCL, Lesley were shown and the panelists provided their views on how such gifts can motivate boxers to live up to the billing.
Viewers are encouraged to be part of next week’s programme as the host promises to give his best shot with greats in the likes of Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, Joseph Agbeko, Joshua Clotey, Nana Yaw Konadu, D.K. Poison and seasoned boxing pundits in Ghana and beyond on the show.
Caption: Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif (3rd L), Imax Media Group executives, and other dignitaries