In a beautiful, heartwarming gesture, businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama has honored boxing legend Azumah Nelson with a Toyota Fortuner and an undisclosed amount of money.
The presentation took place on Monday, June 16, when Sharaf Mahama, a son of President John Mahama and CEO of Legacy Rise Sports, together with British-Nigerian boxing superstar Anthony Joshua, paid a courtesy call on the businessman at his office.
A viral video shows Azumah Nelson in the midst of the delegation, clearly moved by the gesture and expressing his appreciation.
Mr. Mahama praised Azumah Nelson as Africa’s greatest boxer, highlighting his outstanding achievements in the ring and his ongoing efforts in mentoring youth and promoting sports development in Ghana.
Azumah Nelson expressed his appreciation for the honour, saying, “I am grateful to Ibrahim Mahama and Sharaf Mahama for this unexpected gesture,” he said. “I was simply here to support Sharaf and his commitment to boxing, a sport I have dedicated my life to.”
The delegation participated in the just-ended Battle of the Beasts boxing event over the weekend, which was aimed at elevating Ghanaian boxing’s profile and celebrating its heritage through high-level sporting engagement.
The businessman also gifted Anthony Joshua a brand-new Honda CRF 450R motorbike as a welcome token on his arrival in Ghana ahead of the boxing event.
Mr. Ibrahim Mahama is known for his kind heart and his love for cars. This move, though a surprising one, affirms the kind of person he is as a giver and a person who gives honour to whom honour is due.
The Toyota Fortuner
The Fortuner is a luxury SUV with an imposing appearance, featuring an enlarged grille, sculpted front bumpers, Bi-Beam LED headlights, and 18-inch aluminum wheels. It offers excellent visibility and seven-LED sequential indicator lights.
The vehicle can seat up to seven people or fold the second and third rows for more cargo space, and has an 8-inch display that is compatible with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Miracast™.
The power back door has adjustable opening height, anti-slam operation, jam protection, and hands-free operation via the kick sensor. The vehicle also offers storage solutions and integrated roof rails for added convenience.
The Fortuner is also equipped with a diesel engine that has a new turbocharger, offering 500 Nm of torque and improved fuel efficiency. It also has a powerful 2.8 L VN-Turbo petrol engine for a smooth ride.
The vehicle has a Pre-Collision System (PCS) to anticipate, avoid, and mitigate collisions, alerting the driver and initiating autonomous emergency braking if a probable collision is detected. It also has Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with yaw assist to help maintain lane control.
