Official: Shiatse And Legacy Fight Promotions Introduced
Shiatse and Legacy Fight Promotions, two new boxing promotions outfits have been introduced at an impressive press conference held at the Treehouse Restaurant at Nyaniba, Estates, Labone last Friday.
Hon. Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea, former MP for Amasaman who is CEO of Shiatse Promotions said they have come in at the right time to support the budding talents who have put Ashiedu Keteje, Odododiodoo and Ga Mashie on the map as the greatest contributors to boxing in Ghana.
He announced that they are coming up the the Golden Hands Fight Night which is their debut and it is going to be very competitive.
He mentioned Daniel Gorsh versus Ghislain Vodounhessi form Benin for the WBO Africa Bantamweight title and other four bouts., plus two juvenile and exhibition fights.
He assured of adequate security at Treehouse Restaurant where the event will take place on September 14.
The President of the Ghana Boxing Authority GBA welcomed them and promised to support them to raise the sport and produce more champions.
Mr. Samir Captan, WBO Africa representative in Ghana also congratulated the new Promotions and advised them to identify and support the quality boxers.
Daniel Gorsh promised to win his third title belt and move to the world ranks.
“My dream and ambition is to become a world champion and we are on track. I thank my managers, trainers and gym mates at the Bronx Boxing Gym” he expressed.
Coach Carl Lokko noted that they are ready to win to carry on the mission to hit the world stage.
Mr. Samuel Attipoe, manager of Grislain said his boxer is also ready and the ring will decide.
Mr. Swana Papa Nii Amoah of Legacy Promotions told Yours Truly they have entered into the business at the right time and hope to change the face of Ghana Boxing with competitive and quality bouts.
“We are looking at the entertainment and business side of boxing and want everyone to enjoy the exciting and attractive sport” he said.
In the under cards, Isaac Dowuona faces Emmanuel Nii Noi Mensah in a Lightweight contest, Godson Amuzu clashes with Isaac Neequaye in a Welterweight fray, Felix Nunoo meets Gideon Nortey in a Super Lightweight match while Ben Abbey fights Azumah Mohammed in another Lightweight fray.
Tickets at 150ghc for Popular Stand and 500ghc for Ringside VIP can be bought at Treehouse Restaurant. Ali Bar, Beer Garden and Jamestown Coffee shop.
By Sammy Heywood Okine