Bukom Boxing Arena


Bukom Boxing Arena is the first boxing arena to be built in Ghana. The multipurpose facility was commissioned in November 2016 and has a seating capacity of 4000. Other facilities in the open-air edifice include a sports hall, Aerobic centre, Olympic size swimming pool and conference hall. The arena was constructed in Bukom due to the numerous world boxing champions the community has produced.

Funding

The arena was funded by Social Security and National Insurance Trust in partnership with a Polish company, Trust Sports Emporium Limited.

Crime Scene

In October 2016 the arena was declared a crime scene after fans reacted violently to referee Adorn Bertin's decision to end a bout between Isaac Sackey and Waziri Mohammed. Bertin called a halt to the contest after defending WBO Africa super-bantamweight champion Sackey was knocked down by Mohammed in the third round. Although Sackey was able to return to his feet, Bertin waved off the fight, awarding Mohammed the WBO title via knockout.

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