John Abaja Laryea, aka Expensive Boxer will make his USA debut against boxer Alexander Mejia (19-9-0) of Nicaragua in an 8-round contest on November 1st, 2024 at the Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, USA.
Two-time undefeated WBO African Featherweight champion, John Laryea faces the experienced Alexander Mejia in his first competitive fight in the United States of America.
The featherweight clash will see Laryea, a two-time WBO Africa Champion, make his long awaited return to the ring in a first international bout.
The ‘Expensive Boxer’, who is rated No. 70 worldwide will have a first taste of international fight next month at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando – USA.
The new date was revealed on the BoxRec website. Laryea is managed by Sammy Anim Addo with Peter Khan also co-managing him under the renowned world-known Fight Game Advisors Promotions.
The Jamestown-based boxer (13-0-1, 11 KOs) last fought on December 30, 2023, when he defeated Isaac Dowuona by TKO at the Golden Royal Beach, Korle Gonno – Accra.
The undefeated WBO African Featherweight Champion currently ranks No.1 out of 22 in Ghana and No. 70 out of 1686 worldwide.
Other mouth watering bouts on the bill are Chavez Barrientes vs Brandon Douglas, Deron Thompson vs Malik Lewis and Alexander Rios Vega vs Felix Santana Jr.
By Sammy Heywood Okine