Audio By Carbonatix
Ghanaian businessman and brother of President Mahama, Ibrahim Mahama has presented a brand-new Toyota Fortuner and an undisclosed financial package to legendary Ghanaian boxer, Azumah Nelson, in recognition of his contributions to the sport and national development.
The presentation took place on Monday, June 16, at Mr Mahama’s office in Accra, following a courtesy call led by Sharaf Mahama—CEO of Legacy Rise Sports and son of President John Dramani Mahama—and British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua.
The delegation had earlier participated in the Battle of the Beasts boxing event held at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Friday, June 13, before visiting President Mahama at Jubilee House and subsequently calling on Mr Mahama to express appreciation for his support.

Mr Mahama described Azumah Nelson as "arguably Africa’s greatest boxer" and noted that the gesture aimed to honour both Nelson’s outstanding achievements in the ring and his ongoing efforts in mentoring youth and promoting sports development in Ghana.
Azumah Nelson expressed his appreciation for the honour. “I am grateful to Ibrahim Mahama and Sharaf Mahama for this unexpected gesture,” he said.
“I was simply here to support Sharaf and his commitment to boxing, a sport I have dedicated my life to.”
Present at the event were members of Anthony Joshua’s team, sports entrepreneur Yaw Sakyi Afari of RITE Sports, businessman Henry Quarshie, as well as associates of Legacy Rise Sports and close friends of Ibrahim Mahama.
Ibrahim Mahama, founder of Engineers and Planners and Dzata Cement Limited, is known for his philanthropic initiatives in education, sports, and infrastructure development. The donation aligns with his broader commitment to supporting national icons and uplifting sports in Ghana.
The Battle of the Beasts boxing event, which drew significant public and international interest, was part of a broader effort to elevate the profile of Ghanaian boxing and celebrate its heritage through high-level sporting engagement.
Latest Stories
-
Reported losses from gold operations in 2025 remain speculative – BoG
6 minutes -
Fighting AIDS and STIs in Africa: UNFPA equips youth to turn data into action
21 minutes -
Amaarae returns to Accra for homecoming concert
22 minutes -
5-year term will be harsher on presidents, not kinder, says Constitution Review Chair
33 minutes -
BoG set to exit gold trading business, describes IMF’s losses tag as premature
53 minutes -
Minerals Commission Board member warns Blue Water Guards against bribes
53 minutes -
Santasi–Ahodwo dualisation takes off; businesses given final eviction deadline
56 minutes -
Proposed 5-year presidential term will not apply to Mahama – Prof Prempeh
1 hour -
Key observations on the Constitutional Review Commission Report submitted to President Mahama
1 hour -
Video: JoyNews engages Prof Kwasi H. Prempeh on proposed constitutional reforms
1 hour -
Awaso STEM SHS matron, cook remanded for allegedly stealing food items
1 hour -
Deputy Finance Minister hails ADB’s remarkable turnaround, record growth and rising confidence
2 hours -
Why 5-year presidency may end 8-year tradition – H. Kwasi Prempeh explains
2 hours -
Ashanti Regional Council of Elders commends NPP minority caucus for parliamentary resilience
2 hours -
ECOWAS admits Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as non-ECOWAS members of GIABA
2 hours
