Emmanuel Mankattah and Kofi Dana crowned WBO Africa champions at Cabic boxing event

Ghanaian boxers Emmanuel Mankattah and Kofi Dana were crowned WBO Africa champions after impressive victories at the Cabic Promotions Pound-for-Pound Glory boxing night in Accra on Friday.

The two fighters, both representing the Cabic Management and Promotions camp, claimed continental titles at an event held at Cleaver House and broadcast live on GTV Sports Plus.

Mankattah, the popular deaf boxer from Warriors Boxing Club, produced an impressive performance to defeat Ezekiel Annan and win the WBO Africa Lightweight title.

The victory adds to his existing UBO title, with the boxer also reportedly promised opportunities to compete for further championship honours.

Dana, meanwhile, secured the WBO Africa Super Welterweight title after his Nigerian opponent was forced to retire following seven rounds.

The fighter from Kokomba in northern Ghana impressed the ringside spectators in a fiercely contested encounter before his opponent suffered a cut that left blood flowing into his eyes.

The ringside doctor subsequently advised the Nigerian boxer to stop the contest, handing Dana the victory and sparking celebrations among his supporters.

In another notable contest, Nigerian Samuel Opaogun defeated Ghanaian Jesse Lartey in their WBA Africa Gold Title Championship bout after Lartey retired in the fourth round because of a leg injury.

Former African Youth Gold medallist George Dowuona, popularly known as 'Slow Poison', also recorded an impressive victory, stopping experienced Isaac Aryeetey in the fourth round of their Super Flyweight contest.

Abdul Rahman Nasara Hamza of Northern Boxing Club in Tamale delivered a technical knockout victory over Volta Region's Nathaniel Nukpe, much to the delight of his coach and supporters.

"The Northern Sector and the Northern Region is proud of you. Congrats champ," Alhassan Waliwu said after the bout.

Elsewhere, Philip Quansah of Akotoku Academy defeated Moses Hammond of The Gym in the opening contest, while Daniel Lartey stopped Isaac Quartey in the Middleweight division.

Emmanuel Quaye also secured a convincing victory over Sampson Tetteh, while Elisha Nterbigma of Panix defeated Emmanuel Ankamah of Wisdom in their Lightweight contest.

Clement Aidoo, representing Cape Coast, beat Bernard Adzewoda of Oti in an entertaining Welterweight contest, while Western Region's Issa Mahama defeated Wisdom Agbogbleamanu of Volta Region.

Emmanuel Martey of Attoh Quarshie and Nasiru Yahaya of Black Panthers settled for a draw in their Cruiserweight encounter.

However, the much-anticipated Super Bantamweight contest between Emmanuel Mawuli of CQBF and Daniel Otoo of Bukom did not take place.

The event attracted several prominent personalities from the boxing fraternity, including legendary former world champion Professor Azumah Nelson, Nii Adotey Otintor, Sempe Mantse, Nii Gonti Adjor II, Atukpai Mantse and Sharaf Mahama of Legacy Rise Sports Promotions.

Also in attendance were Helga Goka, representing Bishop Promotions, Mr Yoofi Boham and Ellis Quaye, among other distinguished guests.

Cabic Promotions has scheduled another boxing event for December 27 at the Cleaver House, with organisers promising a bigger show. Details of ticket outlets are expected to be announced ahead of the event.