… Defeats Tough Nigerian Idris Affini In R7
Ghana’s Osumanu Haruna aka ‘Saabo’ was able to keep his WBO Africa Heavyweight title when he stopped Nigeria Idris Affini of Nigeria in the seventh round at the Idrowhyt Events Center at Dansoman on Friday January 31, 2025.
After the bout the wonderful soloist sang to the admiration of his fans.
Osumanu, who now boasts of a record of 16-3 with 11 knockouts, weighed in at 265.5 lbs, while Affini, with a record of 15-8-2 and 12 knockouts, came in at 215.7 lbs. it was a rematch of their clash in December 2023, which Osumanu won on points after the fight was stopped in round six due to a cut under his left eye caused by an accidental head clash.
The packed bill saw new boxers making their debuts and experienced boxers maintaining their undefeated records.
Rising star Africanus Neequaye won against Odarlai Lamptey, while Theophilus ‘Lopez’ Allotey defeated Jonathan Agbeviade.
New sensation, Kevin Abraham knocked out Fuseini Ahmed with ease as Daniel Sellasi Gorsh also used two rounds to knock out Isaac Nettey to maintain his unbeaten record to register his 14thvictory.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Bronze medalist Samuel Takyi aka ‘Ring Warrior’ also knocked out experienced Komlangan Hounkpatin from Togo in their international match.
Crowd puller Abu Kamoko aka ‘Ambitious Bukom Tilapia who was watched by his manager, Sharaf Mahama, son of the President of the Republic of Ghana defeated braggart Kwesi Tutu in round one. Miledzi Delali also won against Naimou Aziz.
Other bouts saw Emmanuel Quaye winning against Collison Korley, Michael Darko was declared winner against Isaac Quartey, Emmanuel Mankattah Sackey also won against Emmanuel Noi Mensah, Kofi Dana beat Kazeem Ajiboye while Nathaniel Suppey also defeated Frank Mensah.
Salmane Partwata beat Sampson Aryee, as Khalid Partwata also won over Michael Quaye, and Jacob Addokwei Allotey defeated Ebenezer Devoss, while Mubarak Abubakar also won against Thomas Ayittey Okainja in the preliminary bouts.
Match maker Nana Sam Gold thanked the boxers for showing up with good performance.
Mr. Ivan Bruce Cudjoe CEO of Cabic Promotions who wants to become Ghana Boxing Authority President cautioned boxers who will not perform well not to appear on his bill as he wants quality boxers who can entertain and please the fans, as well as