Ghana vs Nigeria showdown headlines Best of Bukom 3 as Wasiru Gyatabi Mohammed faces Yusuf Mohammed

A mouth-watering Ghana-Nigeria boxing rivalry is set to ignite the ring on Friday, May 8, 2026, when seasoned Ghanaian campaigner Wasiru ‘Gyata Bi’ Mohammed clashes with Nigeria’s Yusuf Mohammed in one of the headline bouts of Bishop Boxing Promotions’ Best of Bukom 3.
The high-stakes super featherweight contest (scheduled for 10 rounds) will take place at the scenic Laboma Beach Resort in Accra, following a venue switch from the traditional Bukom Boxing Arena due to a temporary drum ban in the capital.
Both fighters enter the ring at 30 years of age and with orthodox stances, but their records tell a tale of contrasting momentum:
Wasiru Mohammed (Ghana) brings a strong professional ledger of 15 wins, 13 by knockout. The former WBO Global super-bantamweight champion (nicknamed “Gyata Bi” – meaning “the Leopard”) is making a statement move with Bishop Boxing Promotions after a period away from the ring. Known for his power and experience, he will be looking to remind Ghanaian fans why he was once considered one of the country’s brightest prospects.
Yusuf Mohammed (Nigeria) counters with 10 wins, 3 by knockout. The Nigerian contender will be determined to spoil the homecoming party and claim a big scalp on Ghanaian soil.
This intra-West African “Jollof Derby” promises fireworks, pitting Ghanaian boxing pride against Nigerian ambition in what many are calling one of the most intriguing matchups on the stacked Best of Bukom 3 card.
Bishop Boxing Promotions, under the theme “Built on Consistency,” has positioned the event as a celebration of Bukom’s rich boxing heritage, with multiple explosive local and international bouts lined up for the beachfront showdown starting at 7:00 PM.
Fans can expect a charged atmosphere under the stars at Laboma Beach Resort, with Ghanaian supporters likely turning out in numbers to back their man in this high-profile clash.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, 8th May 2026
Venue: Laboma Beach Resort, Accra
Main Card Starts: 7:00 PM
Promoter: Bishop Boxing Promotions
Presented by: Max TV, RBS Promotions & Laboma Beach Resort
For tickets and more information, visit www.bishopboxingpromotions.com.
This Ghana-Nigeria showdown is expected to deliver the kind of drama and power that has made the Best of Bukom series a must-attend event on the African boxing calendar. Who will emerge victorious in this battle of the Mohammeds? The boxing world will be watching.