Bukom Banku is swimming in money; this is how much he made from the fight with Bastie

Unarguably one of Ghana's favourite pugilists, Banku went into battle
in high spirits, as he was convinced he would win the day.

In a pre-match interview , he boldly declared that he would easily
defeat Bastie; however that was not be, as Banku was stopped in the
7th round of the match. The match, which took place on Saturday 21st
October 2017, attracted a lot of commentary from various persons, each
indicating who may carry the day.

After the loss to Bastie, match, words of consolation poured out to
Banku from several persons, including former president John Mahama.
Others allegedly rejoiced at his defeat. Notwithstanding his loss, he
left the arena a rich man. AYOO GHANA as learnt that the boxer walked
away with GHc50000. Bastie is also reported to have received the same
amount.
Banku, however dispelled rumours that he received GHc1 million.
According to him, "I got paid GHS50,000, you can ask the promoter.

I wasn't paid GHc1 million.
I was paid half the money to aid my training and I'm yet to get the balance."

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