Mr. Samir Captan, the WBO Africa representative has labeled the upcoming bout between Ghana’s Faisal Abubakar and Ugandan Latin Muwonge as a cracking contest worth to watch because both are very classic boxers who are tough and will entertain the fans.
Speaking at a press conference to introduce the international bout and new promoters, Priceless Life Entertainment, he advised the boxers and trainers to prove themselves as disciplined so that the best camp wins and gets ranked by the WBO in the best 15.
According to Samir Captan a doping test would be conducted before and after the bout as required by the WBO.
Young promoter, Mr. Edwin Elikem Amenyeawu CEO of Priceless Life Entertainment said they are a world class events management company and would give boxing fans more to cheer about. He expects a crowd of 3,000 fans at the Lord’s Wembley to watch the fight.
Faisal Abubakari (15-0-13kos) of the Charles Quartey Boxing Foundation Gym said he wants to face bigger opponents so the undefeated champion from Uganda Latibu Muwonge (8-0-0) can not stand in his way to claim the WBO Africa Super Lightweight Championship title.
” I have been waiting for this chance for a long time and I want to face the best, beat them and became a credible champion. I take every fight and every opponent differently, so Latibu will see a different Poncho Power” he told Yours Truly.
The over confident Latibu Muwonge who is the African Boxing Union (ABU) champion said he has prepared well for the fight and will take the title to Uganda. He noted that Faisal’s fans will join him after he fight.
Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) President Abraham Kotei Neequaye who was present declared his support for Faisal Abubakar and tipped him to win and go for the world title.
He commended the companies supporting the promotion and promised to ensure that new promoters are encouraged to stay in the boxing business.
The promotion is supported by Inventor Hub, FIDO, Kangen Water, Fight Africa, Kigali Hotel, Caveman, Red Stone Energy Drink, Bello Couture and Priceless Group Africa.
The media partners include GTV, Metro TV, Max TV, Boxing Ghana, Ultimate Sports Ghana, Ghanaweb, TV3,asaaseaban,com, African Sports Media, Total Sports and others.
The weigh in comes up at the Kigali Hotel on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 9am.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
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