By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, Oct. 12, GNA – The national amateur boxing team of Ghana, the Black Bombers, recorded a 6-4 victory over the Metro Detroit Golden Gloves of the United States in an exciting international boxing event held at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday.
Mathias Ashitey gave Ghana a winning start with a unanimous 3-0 decision over Cayden Youser before Amadu Mohammed followed with another 3-0 victory against Tyler Luce.
Ebenezer Ankrah extended Ghana’s advantage with a dominant 3-0 win over Christian Curry, while Francis Quartey secured a narrow 2-1 decision against Payden Jones.
Abdul Wahid Omar completed a strong run for the hosts with a 3-0 victory over Glanni Figueroa in one of the highlights of the “Fist of Fury” boxing show.
The American side responded strongly in the latter stages of the contest. Christian Geck earned Detroit Golden Gloves’ first win of the night with a 3-0 decision over Philip Quansah.
Solomon Sackey then defeated Mustapha Alfartousi by a unanimous 3-0 verdict, while Desmond Harris edged Abdul Khalid 2-1 to secure another point for the visitors.
Lamar Stewart III continued the comeback with a 2-1 victory over Joseph Frimpong before Darius Parlor defeated Jibril Muntari 3-0 in the final bout of the evening.
Parlor’s impressive performance earned him the Best Boxer award and a trophy.
The event also featured an exhibition between juvenile boxers Prince “The Buzz” Larbie and Ransford Lamptey, which thrilled spectators.
Among the dignitaries present were Dr Kofi Mawuli Wuako, Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Ghana Olympic Committee President Richard Akpokavie, and Chef de Mission for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Ernest Danso.
Representatives from the German and Norwegian embassies, boxing enthusiasts, former Presidential aide Lord Commey and veteran broadcaster Mercury Quaye were also in attendance.
Mr Nii Adama Addy, Vice President of the Ghana Boxing Federation, described the programme as successful and expressed optimism about a return encounter between the two teams as Ghana continues preparations to build a strong Black Bombers squad for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Katealia Chambers, leader of the Detroit Golden Gloves delegation, said her team had gained valuable experience from the event and thanked all stakeholders who contributed to its success.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Simon Asare
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