Ghanaian boxing prospect Majid Yakubu has moved his training camp to the renowned Seconds Out Gym in Jamestown, Accra, as Bishop Boxing Promotions intensifies efforts to position the talented lightweight for an international career.
The move represents the latest stage in the development of Yakubu, regarded as one of the promising young fighters in Ghana’s new generation, following his signing with Bishop Boxing Promotions earlier this year.
Yakubu’s switch to Seconds Out Gym is aimed at exposing him to high-level sparring, conditioning and the demanding training environment associated with one of Accra’s historic boxing establishments.
More importantly, the move is part of a carefully planned strategy by Bishop Boxing Promotions to prepare the young fighter for international assignments, with potential contests being targeted in India, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Yakubu has already demonstrated that he possesses the qualities required to compete at a higher level. He entered 2026 with an unbeaten record before suffering a majority-decision defeat to national lightweight champion Joseph “Jaguar” Commey in a 10-round Ghana Boxing Authority title contest on the Best of Bukom 2 card at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
Despite the setback, Yakubu’s performance strengthened the belief within the Bishop camp that he has the talent and temperament to progress. His current professional record is listed as 4-1, with two knockouts.
His emergence has also coincided with Bishop Boxing Promotions’ increasingly ambitious plans for Ghanaian boxing.
Bishop Boxing Promotions, led by President and Chief Executive Officer Dr Dave Bishop, has positioned itself as more than a conventional fight promoter, with an emphasis on fighter development, management, international exposure and the creation of sustainable pathways for Ghanaian talent.
The company has already made a significant statement by bringing Yakubu and reigning WBO Africa super-lightweight champion Faisal “Poncho Power” Abubakari into its stable under three-year management agreements.
While Abubakari provides the promotion with an established champion, Yakubu represents the investment in the next generation.
That philosophy has been reflected in Bishop Boxing Promotions’ growing portfolio of events and development initiatives, including the Best of Bukom series, the Bishop Box Cup and the planned Bukom Fest, designed to showcase Ghanaian boxing to a wider international audience.
The promotion has also spoken about improving training facilities, grassroots scouting, athlete development, medical and strength-and-conditioning support, while creating greater opportunities for young fighters.
For Yakubu, the move to Seconds Out Gym is therefore not simply a change of training venue.
The historic Jamestown gym has long been associated with Ghana’s boxing culture and has served as a breeding ground for fighters seeking to sharpen their skills and compete at the highest level.
Bishop described Yakubu as a fighter with “the heart of a champion” and said the Seconds Out environment would provide the history, discipline and high-level preparation required for his next phase.
The gym’s management has also welcomed Yakubu, describing him as a fighter with humility, work ethic and power, while expressing confidence that he can be moulded into an athlete capable of representing Ghana with distinction on the international stage.
The transition has not, however, meant turning the page on the people who helped Yakubu establish himself.
Bishop Boxing Promotions has expressed appreciation to Coach Sulley Martey and the entire Bridge Boxing Gym family, acknowledging their role in laying the foundation for the young boxer’s career.
Dr Bishop described Martey’s contribution as fundamental to Yakubu’s development, particularly in instilling discipline and guiding him during the formative stages of his professional journey.
“This transition is not a goodbye, but a growth honouring the past while building for the future,” the promotion said.
Yakubu’s development comes at a significant moment for Bishop Boxing Promotions, which has been steadily expanding its footprint in Ghanaian boxing.
The promotion’s recent programmes have featured some of the country’s leading prospects and champions, while its partnership with Xecute Team Limited for Bukom Fest was designed to create a major international boxing festival around Ghana’s rich fighting heritage. The event was initially scheduled for August 2026 and has since been rescheduled to March 19–20, 2027.
The company’s stated mission is to discover, develop and promote world-class boxers while giving athletes access to training, mentorship, quality competition and international opportunities.
For Yakubu, that pathway could provide the platform needed to transform potential into achievement.
With a fresh training environment, the backing of an ambitious promotional outfit and international contests being lined up, the young lightweight now faces the most important phase of his career.