PHOTOS: Ghana’s Heavyweight and Flyweight Champions Visit Sempe Muslim Akwashongtse
Newly crowned Ghana Heavyweight Champion, Osumanu Haruna also known as Alhaji Saabo and National Fly Lightweight champion, Joseph Yusif Akai Nettey were at the Sempe Muslim Akwashongtse Palace to present their titles. The two won their National title belts at the Idrowhyt Events Center in Accra.
The two champions presented their title belts to the Sempe Muslim Akwashongtse, Nii Adotey Odaawulu I to show appreciation for his support during their preparation to fight for the titles.
The National heavyweight champion, Osumanu Haruna was there with his manager, Samed Mohammed, Coach Ernest Ofori and Falaki Of Hausawa Ankra Alhaji Murtala Veron.
Osumanu Haruna on December 26, 2021 at the Odrowhyt Events Center made the people of Zongo and his fans proud after stopping Nii Ofei Dodoo to win the National heavyweight title.
Osumanu Haruna also known as Alhaji Saabo is a drummer and a singer who is very popular within the Zongo communities due to his imposing stature and sterling performance at social gatherings.
He has been in the boxing trade for more than a decade and has represented Ghana at International events such as the Olympics.
The newly crowned Ghana Heavyweight Champion, has a fight record of 15 fights, 13 wins 8 by way of KOs and 2 losses.
The Sempe Muslim Akwashongtse, Nii Adotey Odaawulu I called on the two boxers not to allow their victory make them raise their shoulders but should rather focus of their training and dream big to become world champions.
He said the time has come for the youth in various sporting disciplines work hard and bring out the hidden talents in them.
He advice both boxers, their managers and the coaches to always live in peace and harmony as well as respect each other,s views.
This according to him will lead to more titles for the team as they embark on tour outside Ghana.
The Sempe Muslim Akwashongtse presented an undisclosed amount of money, watches and perfumes to the visitors.
Source: Muhammed Faisal Mustapha