Prince Kamaldeen Mohammed, a product of the stables of PKO, on Saturday became the new African Boxing League (ABL) Light Heavyweight Champion after he knocked out his Togolese opponent, Kokou Vinyo De Souza, at the Abelemkpe School Park.
He dedicated his victory to the people of Bawku and the lives lost through misunderstanding among the people.
He called for love, peace, and unity as the basic tools for development.
The celebrity fight between Funny Face and Kweku Manu was declared a draw.
The Homowo FightFest saw the amazing return of Daniel Gorsh to winning ways as he stopped his opponent.
The event witnessed thrills in adaptive boxing, juvenile boxing and female boxing.
Many fans described the event as a success since it was the first time live boxing was taking place at the Abelemkpe School Park.
They said if the game is frequently held there, it will catch on and more people will patronise.
Nigerian Tunde “Turnistar” Olojede knocked out Razak Nettey in the second round.
Among the boxers on the bill were Ebenezer Kolebe and Jacob Dickson. Jacob Tetteh Laryea and others won their bouts.
Musicians Camido, Nii Funny and Akatakyie performed to further entertain the fans.
Prof. Azumah Nelson and some members of the Ghana Boxing Authority IMC were present to encourage and motivate the young boxers.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
