Braimah Isaac Kamoko also known as Bukom Banku (born 17 August 1980) is a Ghanaian professional boxer[1] who until 20 October 2017 had an undefeated record of 28-0-0 (21 K0).[2] However, on 21 October 2017, he suffered a TKO defeat to Bastie Samir at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, Ghana, in a seventh round. On 7 September 2019, he defeated Rojhat Bilgetekin of Germany in the 3rd round at St George Hall in Bradford in the United Kingdom.[3]
Braimah Kamoko | |
|---|---|
| Born | Isaac Braimah Kamoko 17 August 1980 |
| Nationality |  Ghana |
| Other names | Bukom Banku |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 30 |
| Wins | 29 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
editHeavyweight
editBraimah first rose to prominence by winning a bronze medal in the Heavyweight 1999 All-Africa Games organized in Johannesburg, South Africa in September 1999.
Inactivity
editKamoko won the WBO Africa Light Heavyweight title in 2011,[4] and the WBO Africa Cruiserweight title in 2012. However, Kamoko suffered from periods of inactivity, leading up to his lost to Samir in 2017.
Revocation of license
editIn November 2019, the Ghana Boxing Association revoked his boxing license for breaching the contract he had with Box Office Promotions to engage in a rematch with Bastie Samir. The bout was scheduled to happen on 20 June 2018. He was asked to pay GH¢17,000 to the CEO of Box Office Promotions to defray the cost of part of his training allowance and the purse.[5]
Television
editIn May 2020, the 'Bukom Banku Live' show was launched on GhOne TV, with him as the host.[6]
Personal life
editBraimah has 12 children.[7] He has a son called Abubakar Kamoko who is also a boxer.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Appoint me as Ga youth leader to make Accra clean - Bukom Banku to government - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Braimah Kamoko". BoxRec. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ^ "Bukom Banku arrives in Ghana to rousing welcome". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ "Bukom Banku avenges Ghana's World Cup defeat to Uruguay". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ^ "GBA revokes Bukom Banku's licence". Graphic Online. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ^ "Bukom Banku wears suit for the first time, set to host new show on GHOne". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ "Power punches I received made me cry despite my victory - Bukom Banku recounts - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Appiah, Frank (18 March 2024). "Abubakar Kamoko: Bukom Banku's son secures boxing medal for Ghana | 3News". 3news.com. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "2023 African Games: Bukom Banku's son Abubakar Kamoko qualifies to medal zone in men's boxing". GhanaWeb. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Braimah Kamoko from BoxRec (registration required)