Ghanaian fight fans are promised fun and excitement galore on the night of April 14 at the Lebanon House in the centre of Accra when Classic Vision Sports Management and Promotions stage a fight for the Commonwealth Lightweight belt.
Dubbed ‘Journey to the world,’ the night is all about hot prospect George Ashie alias Red Tiger who takes on Thompson Mokwana of South Africa in the main bout for the Commonwealth Lightweight title.
According to Dauda Fuseini, Secretary of Classic Vision Promotions, they expect this to the beginning of the rise of former UBC Super Featherweight champ George Ashie 22-3-1 (15 KOs) to world title glory hence the need to introduce his journey to the world.
“We are promising Ghanaians and the general public a lot of excitement and the chance to also see our next world champion George Ashie in action against an opponent from South Africa. This is the chance to announce him to the world. Additionally, there are other good boxers fighting on the bill, it will be fun,” Mr. Fuseini told ALL SPORTS.
The ‘Journey to the world’ bill which has Solomon Otoo Lartey as Matchmaker, also features a Commonwealth Featherweight title final eliminator between Patrick Okine against a yet to be announced opponent as well as the national Bantamweight title clash featuring Isaac Nettey against George Krampah.
Other bouts are Ben Ankrah versus Kofi Manu for the national Welterweight belt, Michael Ansah against Daniel Tetteh with the national Super Featherweight title at stake, a Lightweight contest featuring Richard Amefo against Stanley O. Johnson and Philip Kotey versus Osumanu Adams in a Super Featherweight clash.