Amir Khan relaunches AK Promotions and brings boxing to Ghana as Ohara Davies comes out of retirement for 'bucket list' bout
Ghana will host a high-stakes night of international boxing this summer, as former world champion Amir Khan returns to the sport—not as a fighter, but as a promoter—spearheading a major event in Accra that puts African boxing at centre stage.
The main event features American cruiserweight Andrew Tabiti (21-2, 17 KOs) facing Ghana's own Jacob Dickson (14-1, 13 KOs) in what's billed as a make-or-break clash for both men.
Tabiti, a one-time world title challenger looking to rebuild momentum, will be fighting on hostile territory against Dickson, a power-punching local favourite eager to prove he belongs in the international conversation.
Co-headlining is British fighter Ohara Davies (25-4, 18 KOs), who is coming out of retirement for what he describes as a 'bucket list' bout. Known as much for his brash personality as his knockout power, Davies takes on Tanzania's Mohammed Aliseni (22-9-3, 13 KOs) in a fight that may signal the final chapter of his unpredictable career.
The event—organised by Ghana's Legacy Promotions and Khan's relaunched AK Promotions—marks a new push to bring global boxing to African audiences, while giving homegrown fighters a chance to perform on an international stage.
Sharaf Mahama, CEO of Legacy Promotions, said the show is part of a long-term vision to develop boxing talent across the continent.
'We're not just putting on fights—we're building a foundation,' Mahama said. 'This night is about showing the world that Africa is ready for the spotlight.'
Additionally, Daniel Gorsh (15-0, 11 KOs) will defend his WBO Africa bantamweight title against Theophilus Allotey (7-4), and Ghanaian prospect Ahmed Abdula (8-0, 7 KOs) takes on knockout artist Haruna Mohammed (5-1, 5 KOs) for the Ghana National Title.
There's also international flavour in the form of Bulgarian prospect Radoslav Rosenov, a former amateur standout making just his second professional appearance against veteran puncher Richman Ashelley (12-5, 11 KOs).
Though the event carries the ambitions of a regional revolution, its success may hinge on the performance of Tabiti and Dickson—two fighters at different crossroads in their careers, but both with plenty to prove.
The matchup, set for eight rounds, is less about titles and more about relevance: who stays on the path toward contention, and who slips further from the spotlight.
With DAZN picking up the global broadcast rights, all eyes will be on Ghana come June 13. Whether this night marks a true turning point for African boxing or just another high-gloss showcase remains to be seen—but the stakes, at least for those in the ring, are very real.
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