PATRICK JOHNSON SAYS GHANA IS RIFE WITH POTENTIAL BOXERS
Mr. Patrick Johnson, General Secretary of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), says there are more potential world beaters in other parts of the country, apart from Greater Accra.
Mr. Patrick Johnson, General Secretary of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), says there are more potential world beaters in other parts of the country, apart from Greater Accra.
Almost a full decade since his last knockout win, Manny Pacquiao reminded everyone on Sunday that he’s not quite done yet.
Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur – Moruti Mthalane (36-2, 24 KOs) got off the floor to win a close twelve round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Muhammad Waseem (8-1, 6 KOs), who is trained by Jeff Mayweather.
Regis Prograis made a triumphant return to New Orleans on Saturday night.
Rocky Fielding produced the performance of his career to win a version of the WBA world super-middleweight title from Germany’s Tyron Zeuge in Offenburg.
In perhaps the finest performance of his career, UK-based Nigerian Larry “The Natural” Ekundayo won a 12-round unanimous over John Thain to claim the vacant IBF European welterweight title at York Hall in Bethnal Green, UK.
The stage is set for a world-class welterweight boxing showdown, as eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao and reigning WBA (Regular) Welterweight World Champion Lucas Matthysse have both made weight for their upcoming title fight in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Weights are in for tomorrow night’s bout between WBC interim super lightweight champion Regis Prograis (21-0, 18 KOs) and undefeated challenger Juan Jose Velasco (20-0, 12 KOs).
Reigning African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight champion, Oto ‘Joe Boy’ Joseph, has vowed to crush his Ghanaian challenger, Nathaniel Nukpe, when they clash in the title fight at GOtv Boxing Night 15 on Sunday, July 29.
Nearly 200 boxers battled for the title of elite champion in their respective weight categories over the past week at Graceland.