However, not everyone agrees with the widespread belief that Bukom single-handedly gave boxing to Ghana. Speaking in an interview on Onua TV, Seth Gyimah, popularly known as Freezy Macbones, questioned the popular narrative often echoed within the Bukom community that boxing originated there, pushing back against what he believes is an exaggerated claim. “When you go to Bukom, it’s an adage there that boxing was made in Bukom. 'I saved Ghana boxing' – Freezy Macbones demands creditMacbones argued that Ghana’s boxing history stretches far beyond Bukom, pointing to legendary fighters from other regions who laid the foundation for the sport. “I have respect for the people of Bukom because of how they’ve handled boxing,” he concluded.

Source: GhanaWeb December 24, 2025 13:23 UTC