The air in Kumasi’s SG-Mall crackled with tension as Stanley “Ashanti Warrior” Nyantekyi unleashed a devastating assault on Isaac “Messiah” Nettey, snatching the UBO Africa Featherweight title in a brutal third-round stoppage. The crowd’s roar echoed through the arena as Nyantekyi, a force of nature, dropped Nettey twice before delivering the final, crushing blow.
But the night of violence was far from over. John “The Monster” Zile lived up to his moniker, demolishing Emmanuel “Akufo-Addo” Quartey with such ferocity that his opponent cowered in his corner, refusing to answer the bell for round three. Zile’s victory, claiming the UBO Intercontinental Super Bantamweight belt, left a chill in the air and spectators wondering if they’d witnessed a man or a beast in the ring.
The undercard was a relentless barrage of knockouts and technical stoppages. Daniel “Boxing Emperor” Gorsh maintained his undefeated streak, his left jabs turning Odarlia Lamptey’s face into a bloody mess. Emmanuel “Cornerstone” Quartey crushed Emmanuel Odoi in a Super Lightweight clash that ended with Odoi sprawled unconscious on the canvas.
Jacob Dickson, the former Ghana cruiserweight champion, reminded everyone why he held that title, obliterating David Okai in just two rounds. The sound of Dickson’s fists connecting with Okai’s skull sent shudders through the crowd.
In a rare moment of uncertainty, John “Jon Power” Mbanugu and George Akoto battled to a split draw, their grueling contest leaving both men battered and barely standing. Army officer Thomas Laryea proved military precision translates to the ring, methodically dismantling Kwesi Tutu in a super middleweight bout that left Tutu’s corner throwing in the towel.
The night’s carnage continued as Daniel Lartey stopped Kofi Raymond Ansah in a Super Welterweight contest that saw Ansah’s blood painting the canvas. In his debut Light Heavyweight bout, Samuel “Land guard” Adjei crushed Okasha Tamimu’s dreams along with several of his ribs.
As the smoke cleared and the medical team rushed to attend to the fallen, Matchmaker/Promoter Mubarak Yusif Nanor surveyed the carnage with a grim satisfaction. Another successful night of brutality in the Garden City, another step towards cementing Kumasi’s reputation as a crucible of boxing’s most merciless warriors.
The message was clear: in the unforgiving world of Ghanaian boxing, only the strongest survive. And tonight, Nyantekyi and Zile proved they were apex predators in a jungle of broken bones and shattered dreams.
By: Sammy Heywood Okine
