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Ghanaians urged Dogboe to stick with new trainer
Some Ghanaians have advised Isaac Dogboe to stick with his new coach, Barry Hunter, if he really is determined to become a world champion again in future.
After a 14-months lay off, the Ghanaian stopped his American opponent, Chris Avalos, in the eighth round to mark his return to the ring.
Referee Russell Mora ended the bout because Isaac’s punches were too much for Avalos to handle.
The Royal Storm recorded his 15th-knockout in 21 professional fights at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Tuesday night.
While many Ghanaians missed the fight, some dedicated boxing fans kept wake in Bukom, the home of Ghana boxing, to watch the former WBO junior-featherweight champion fight.
The fans, who were impressed with the 25-year-old’s win over his opponent, wants the boxer to stick to his new trainer. According to them, the ‘Neho’ hitman has improved his style of boxing and regained much strength.
Whiles others hailed the boxers improvement at swerving punches, some others suggested that Dogboe must add more jabs and a few hooks to his techniques.
Another individual who spoke to TV3 was optimistic that the boxer could become a world champion again if he sticks to the principles of his new coach.
“I have watched a lot of Dogboe’s fights in the past, so I wanted to watch this to see if there has been an improvement and indeed there has been a lot of changes. His body swerves, jabs and pullovers are very good for me. His new coach should continue to train him to his best till we get the world title because it’s the world title that we want. So I urge Dogboe to train hard and learn more.”
Dogboe’s new trainer is known for coaching boxer Lamont Peterson, a three-time welterweight champion.
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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There is strength in diversity; let’s live in peace – Zanetor Rawlings urges Ghanaians
Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to value the peace the country enjoys and to see diversity as a source of strength.
Speaking at the National Youth Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre under the theme “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change”, she warned against being lured into conflicts and divisions fueled by reckless statements from politicians, traditional leaders, religious figures, or academics.
According to her, many young people have no idea what it means to live in a country torn apart by war, and therefore must not take Ghana’s peace for granted.
She stressed that the harmony among different ethnic and regional groups should be protected at all costs, since it is peace that allows citizens to gather freely and safely.
Dr. Zanetor said Ghana’s development depends on embracing diversity and working together.
She urged the youth to tap into this strength so that Ghana would continue to shine as the “Black Star” of Africa and serve as an example for other nations.
She expressed appreciation to the participants for attending the conference and asked for God’s blessings on the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
