Matchroom Boxing has announced its final event for 2026, and the promotion will close out the year with a heavily anticipated return to Ghana. At the top of the card, Jarrell Miller will face Tony Yoka in a heavyweight showdown on December 20.
The event, titled The Showdown II, will take place at The Grand Arena in Accra, Ghana, marking Matchroom Boxing’s second event in the nation. This event will be co-promoted alongside Legacy Rise Sports, in association with BXG and Queensberry Promotions.
The timing of this event also means it will be during the prime festive season in Ghana, taking place right around the celebrated Detty December period. The Showdown II offers boxing fans another reason to make their way to the Ghanaian capital this December.
Jarrell Miller and Tony Yoka Set for December Heavyweight Showdown
The main event will feature two heavyweight contenders looking to make a statement before the end of the year.
Miller of Brooklyn, New York (28-1-2, 21 KOs) enters this bout on a two-fight winning streak, with his last loss coming in late 2023. ‘Big Baby’ is the former WBO NABO Heavyweight Champion, and he is currently in the top ranks of the WBA heavyweight standings.
With a victory in Accra, Miller will look to get closer to a title shot against WBA World Heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev.
Yoka of Paris, France (15-3, 12 KOs) has won his last five pro bouts, with three of those coming by way of knockout. ‘The Artist’ previously claimed the EBU Heavyweight championship, and he is represented by Queensberry Promotions.
This will be a return to West Africa for Yoka, as he was part of Queensberry’s Chaos in the Ring event in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 21, 2025.
Ghanaian Talent Featured on Showdown II Undercard
Beyond the headlining bout, The Showdown II will also feature several Ghanaian boxers, all looking to take advantage of the international spotlight.
One of the most notable matches will see undefeated Jonathan Tetteh (12-0, 11 KOs) and Elvis Ahorgah (15-4, 13 KOs) clash in a super middleweight bout. This will be an all-Ghanaian affair, as both Tetteh and Ahorgah represent the nation.
The card is set to celebrate Ghanaian boxing excellence, with several national representatives already confirmed. Ghana’s flag will be raised by undefeated lightweight contender and Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medalist Samuel Takyi (9-0, 9 KOs) and undefeated super flyweight standout Theo Allotey (15-0, 11 KOs) in their respective matches.
The United Kingdom’s super welterweight prospect Odel Kamara (1-0, 1 KO) is one of the names expected to feature on the card, though his opponent is yet to be confirmed. Divine Omojor (1-0, 1 KO), who is a cruiserweight prospect from the UK, will also make the journey to Accra.
Other bouts on the card are yet to be confirmed.
Matchroom Boxing Contributes to Ghana’s Detty December Festivities
Ghana has contributed several notable figures in the sport, including former two-weight world champion Azumah Nelson. For Matchroom Boxing, returning to Accra for a second consecutive December event shows the continued interest in developing the African boxing market, whilst also bringing major international events to the nation.
With the event coinciding with the build-up to Detty December, the atmosphere in Accra could provide an added dimension to an already intriguing night of boxing. Between Miller and Yoka’s heavyweight main event, a standout lineup of rising boxing stars, and the city’s festive energy, The Showdown II promises to bring 2026’s boxing calendar to a close in memorable fashion.
Chinyere Okafor is a South African-based combat sports writer with more than five years of experience covering MMA, boxing, professional wrestling, and entertainment. A University of Johannesburg graduate, she has also worked behind the scenes with professional combat sports organisations. She combines a genuine love of combat sports with an analytical eye for the fights, fighters, and stories that deserve attention.
