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Bukom banko announces retirement from boxing; sets eyes elsewhere


Ghanaian boxer Braimah Isaac Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku, has formally declared his retirement.

In an interview with Okay FM, he revealed that he decided to hang up his gloves due to age-related concerns and issues with his eyes.

Bukom Banku conveyed that he has now entrusted the continuation of his legacy to his two sons, Abu Kamoko and Mustafa Kamoko.

“I’ve grown and at the same time, my eye is also hurting me, so I don’t want to fight again. Three of my children are boxers so I’ve left everything for them. I’ve packed my gloves and my shoes all for them, Abu Kamoko and Mustafa Kamoko. I’ve laid the path so they can continue,” he said.

On what is next for him, he said he is venturing into comedy and hosting concerts.

“I have stopped boxing and I’m starting comedy and some shows I do by myself.”


Bukom Banku gained prominence by securing a bronze medal in the Heavyweight category at the All-Africa Games held in South Africa in 1999.

Retiring from the sport with an impressive record, he accumulated 29 victories in 30 bouts, clinching 21 wins by knockout, with only one defeat. His lone loss occurred in 2017 against former Ghana Olympian Bastir Samir.

Throughout his boxing career, Brimah Kamoko achieved notable milestones, including winning the WBO Africa Light Heavyweight title and the WBO Africa Cruiserweight title.

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