Ghana’s most loved sports channel, Ultimate Sports / HSTV have been awarded the broadcast rights to telecast matches involving rising star, Joseph Awinongya in the USA Boxing Junior Olympics.
Mr.Andy Kwame Ampofo, a director of Ultimate Sports / HSTV disclosed that they have been endorsed to broadcast Awinongya’s matches to citizens of Ghana so that they can be inspired by his determination and to see the culmination of his hard work, translated into success in competition.
Michael Campbell, manager of boxing operations and events of USA Boxing said they are delighted in the interest shown by Ultimate Sports / HSTV and welcomes them to show events on real time via the livestream.
Joseph Awinongya has been an active participant in amateur boxing within USA Boxing and rated as a very special young man with great potential for accomplishments.
He will be competing in the upcoming USA Boxing National Junior Amateur Boxing Tournament taking place on June 23 – 29 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin at the Marriot Hotel &Event Center.
He is entered in the Bantam age division (11 – 12 year olds) at the 90lbs (41kg) weight class representing USA Boxing Region 5 which is known as the Great Lakes region consisting of boxers from the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
In order to secure the place in the National Tournament, Joseph first competed and became champion of his state of Illinois and then defeated his competition in the Regional championship.
He has competed in many National Events and represents himself, his home, state and city of Chicago with tremendous talent, respect and passion, as well as his family name and country of origin Ghana.
USA Boxing is the National Governing Body of amateur, Olympic-style, boxing in the United States and is designated as a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Joseph Awinongya Jr. is set to have his first fight on Tuesday 25th June, 5 PM GMT to be shown live on HSTV with a highly packed panel which includes the Ghana Boxing Federation President, Mr. George Lamptey, Secretary General of Ghana Boxing Authority Patrick Johnson assisting your usual host Samuel Ofosuhene.
‘Jojo’ is currently rated the number 1 in the 90 lbs division and is a four-time United States national champion.