The Wisdom Boxing Club, in collaboration with Outboxed, has organised an interesting juvenile boxing competition at Jamestown in Accra on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, to keep boxers ready and in condition for future showdowns.
The event saw aspiring young champions displaying real boxing skill, stamina, strength, and style.
They also exhibited discipline, determination, desire, and devotion to the sport they love most.
Among the winners was sensational Prince ‘The Buzz’ Larbie, who went to the final and was judged one of the best performers.
In the exciting exchanges, Lydia Martey of Bukom Boxing Gym drew with clubmate Blessing Lartey in a thrilling female clash.
Simon Ayikwei of Black Panthers also drew with Vida Tackie of Seconds Out in the 20-23 kg weight class.
Philip Owusu of Fit Square lost 1-2 to Jason Cobblah in the 23- 26kg division.
Ismeal Quartey of Wisdom Boxing Club 2-1 over Elliot Ayi Bontey, also of Wisdom, in the 29 -32 kg division.
Kelvin Hammond was overcome by Godfred Coffie 1-2 in the 32-35kg category.
Michael Aryeetey of Charles Quartey Foundation lost 1-2 to Kelvin Annan of Attoh Quarshie in the 44-47kg category.
Dennis Nettey of Black Panthers also lost 1-2 to Philemon Lomotey of Wisdom in the 35-38 kg category.
Joseph Ocquaye of Brehum lost to Joshua Martey of Fit Square in the 38-41kg category.
Charles Quartey of Attoh Quarshie was declared the winner (walkover) over Mohammed Clottey of Black Panthers in the 26-29kg category.
Kingsley Asare of Attoh Quarshie also lost 1-2 to Samuel Achempong of Brehum in the 41- 44 kg category.
Jeffrey Sowah of Wisdom could not stand the punching power of Prince Larbie, aka Prince ‘The Buzz’, representing Will Power Boxing Club.
The event, which was sanctioned by the Greater Accra Amateur Association and the Ghana Boxing Federation, attracted a good crowd. Most of the boxing fans called for frequent shows, like every two months. The Accra Box Cup 2026 by Wisdom Boxing Club was successful.
According to Coach Dr. Ofori Asare, they are unearthing tomorrow’s champions, and they appealed to companies to support them so that they can organize frequently, as many people want.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
