**Amir Khan Unveils Ambitious Boxing Promotion with Ghanaian Collaboration**
Amir Khan, the retired British boxing star, is stepping into the business ring with a bold new venture set to shine a spotlight on African boxing. At 38, the Olympic medallist and former world champion has announced a partnership with Sharaf Mahama, son of Ghana’s President John Mahama, aiming to transform Ghana into a hub for major boxing events. Their focus is the upcoming ‘Battle of the Beasts’ event, slated for 13 June, which promises an evening of top-class boxing and international attention.
Khan’s new chapter comes after a glittering career marked by high-profile bouts against some of boxing’s greatest, including Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Terence Crawford. While some of those matchups ended in dramatic fashion—notably Alvarez’s knockout in 2016 and the contentious retirement against Crawford—Khan has always been known for seeking the biggest challenges. Despite periodic rumours of a comeback, including a proposed fight with Manny Pacquiao, Khan now appears fully focused on the next stage: building his promotional company, AK Promotions.
The upcoming event, developed in partnership with Ghana’s Legacy Promotions, is not just another night of boxing; it is a strategic attempt to raise Africa’s profile in the sport. Scheduled to air on the global sports streaming platform DAZN, the fight card’s headline is a heavyweight clash featuring American puncher Andrew Tabiti and Ghana’s own Jacob Dickson. In a continent renowned for producing world-class athletes, Khan and Mahama are hoping this event will help put African boxers on the world stage.
Speaking candidly about the venture, Khan revealed to Wales Online that his friendship with Sharaf Mahama was the catalyst. “Sharaf approached me and suggested putting on a major boxing event in Ghana,” Khan recounted. “It felt like the right time, with the sport’s popularity booming globally. We’re aiming to create something special and give African fighters a platform to shine.”
Khan highlighted how his experience as a fighter translates into his new promotional endeavours. “Having fought at the highest level, I understand the inside track of both the sporting and business aspects. I’ve worked with the sport’s top promoters—from Golden Boy and Top Rank to Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren—and now I’m ready to test where my own loyalties and skills lie,” he said. His goal is not just to stage fights, but to foster a culture where the best opponents face each other, building on the momentum witnessed recently in other regions like Saudi Arabia.
For Mahama, the ambition is equally clear. He described the event as the beginning of a long-term commitment to boxing in Africa: “This is just the start. We want to create a lasting platform for African fighters, allowing local talent to gain global recognition and fans to experience world-class bouts in their own backyard. We’re confident Ghana is ready to take centre stage.”
Despite Africa’s rich boxing history—including the legendary 1974 ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in the Democratic Republic of Congo—the continent has not consistently hosted major international cards in recent years. Promoters note that, while markets in the USA, Europe and the Middle East have surged, Africa’s potential remains largely untapped. Khan’s involvement could signal a turning point.
Adding extra interest to ‘Battle of the Beasts’ is the return of Ohara Davies, who will be stepping back into the ring after announcing his retirement in October. His appearance is expected to draw additional attention from the international boxing community, further bolstering the card’s appeal.
For Khan, the move behind the scenes is both a new challenge and a relief. “It’s exciting to work with DAZN and to be able to shape the sport from outside the ropes, rather than taking the punches myself,” he admitted. “Now it’s my turn to be the one in charge, sitting comfortably while the fighters deliver in the ring.”
The ‘Battle of the Beasts’ marks only the beginning for Khan and his collaborators. With confidence high and visions of regular events, the team hopes their efforts will inspire a new generation of African talent and re-energise the region’s boxing scene. As the global audience tunes in, all eyes will be on Ghana, eager to see if this bold experiment signals a new era for the sweet science on the continent.