Charles “Hit Man” Tetteh extended his unbeaten professional record to 13-0-1 with a knockout victory over Nigerian Lukman Akinolugbade to headline a sold-out Independence Day boxing night at Total 2 Station in Koforidua on Friday.
The 1957 Fight Night, organised by SP Sports Promotions and PKO Boxing to mark Ghana’s 69th Independence Day, drew a lively crowd to the Eastern Region venue and delivered a full card of knockouts, comebacks and a striking professional debut.
Tetteh, a former National Featherweight Champion, wasted little time dispatching Akinolugbade and used the occasion to publicly call out former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global Champion Wasiru Mohammed for a future showdown.
Stablemate George Faho Mensah also delivered, stopping Kofi Manu in round three to continue his own winning streak under the SP Sports banner.
Abu Kamoko, son of fan favourite Braimah “Bukom Banku” Kamoko who was present to support the card, remained unbeaten by dominating Sylvanus Tsagli with a knockout victory, moving to a perfect 7-0-0 professional record. Bukom Banku’s presence added a charged atmosphere to the evening, as the elder Kamoko made no secret of his ambitions for his son’s career.
Prince Oko Nartey improved to 13-4-0 with a win over Godwin Cudjoe, while Bernard “Kenya” Abbey bounced back to winning form against Emmanuel Noi Mensah, lifting his record to 7-1-0. Samuel Martei “Eagle Eye” Laryea stopped Mustapha Appiah by knockout to move to 9-1-1.
Among the night’s highlights was the professional debut of former amateur standout Sarah Apew, who stopped Marina Sackitey by knockout in her first professional contest, announcing herself as a name to watch in the women’s division.
Promoter Samuel Darkwa of SP Sports Management and Promotions commended all participating boxers and coaches and indicated that the success of the event had inspired plans for future editions in the Eastern Region.
