Selorm ‘Spiderman’ Darko defeats Edmund ‘Karma Ba’ Akator to retain WKU African Open title

Atukpai based popular kickboxer, Selorm Darko increased his victories to 17 against one loss when he defended his WKU African Pro title last Saturday against Edmund Akator aka ‘Karma Ba’ at the Accra Stadium, Sports Hall.

Selorm who loves to be called ‘Spiderman’ used his experience to knock his  opponent in a very tough fierce duel in one minute 46 seconds of the third round.

Fans of both fighters had been arguing over who is the best or who will win, however the ring decided.

The event organised by WKU in collaboration with the Ghana Kickboxing Association with support from Itel, Decathlon and Twellium was well attended and fans who trooped to watch were treated to a great night of Boxing. Kickboxing and MMA.

Mr. Steavano Tuekpe. Vice President of the Ghana Kickboxing Association said it is time the sport is revived and hoped to stage programmes every three months with the next promotion in December.

He congratulated the fighters and winners for their great performances. He also commended the Ambulance Service and Security men who ensured orderliness.

Nii Adote Dzata I. former President also commended the organisation and urged the fighters not to relent, but train hard always for more bigger challenges and championships.

Coach Doku whose fighter won said Kickboxing is not a dangerous sport but very exciting and called on the youth especially girls to get involved and train for self defence.

By Sammy Heywood Okine