Boxer, Bukom Banku, has formally announced his retirement from professional boxing.
Real name Braimah Isaac Kamoko, the boxer achieved a significant milestone in his career by securing a bronze medal in the heavyweight division during the 1999 African Games in South Africa.
This event marked a pivotal moment in his journey toward a successful professional career.
Bukom Banku recorded an impressive record of 29 victories in 30 bouts, with his only defeat occurring against Bastie Samir in October 2017 demonstrating his dominance in the ring.
He has expressed his desire to pass his legacy on to his children.
In an interview on Okay FM, he stated, “I’ve grown, and at the same time, my eye is also paining 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.”
Looking ahead, Bukom Banku revealed his plans to venture into comedy and event hosting, signalling a new chapter in his career. “I have stopped boxing, and I’m starting comedy and some shows I do by myself,” he added.
Bukom Banku primarily competed in his professional matches in Africa, notably in Ghana, with a noteworthy victory in the United Kingdom against Hungarian Ferenc Albert after three rounds in 2019.
