Undefeated Ghanaian boxer Faisal Abubakar defeated Ugandan boxer Latibu Muwonge to become the new WBO Africa Super Lightweight Champion on Sunday.
Abubakar, also Ghana’s current National Super Lightweight champion, had to dig deep into the fight to earn the unanimous win over his opponent after 12 grueling rounds of action.
The three judges scored the bout 116-112, 120-108, and 118-110 in favor of the Ghanaian popularly known as ‘Puncho.’
The defeat over the Ugandan boxer ended his five-year unbeaten reign which included capturing the ABU Africa title.
Speaking after the fight, Muwonge lauded Abubakar on his win and expressed readiness to return to Ghana for another fight.
“I’m not surprised that I lost the fight. I congratulate him and I hope he becomes a world champion. I would love to come back and fight in Ghana again. I appreciate all the people of Ghana for coming out to watch the fight,” the Ugandan said.
Abubakar, who has now extended his undefeated record to 16-0 (13 KOs), acknowledged his coaches for leading him to victory.
“I listened to my coaches and it worked. He is a very good boxer but not in front of me because I just used my left hand to fight him that’s why the rounds travelled,” he said.
With his new win, Abubakar has moved closer to earning a world title shot.
–ghanaweb.com
