Ghana’s boxing world champion, Joseph Agbeko says his focus for his upcoming title unification is to win one of the biggest bouts in the bantamweight division.
The IBF bantamweight champion is scheduled to fight undefeated WBC silver champion, Abner Mares in a title defence on April 4 in California.
Nicknamed King Kong, Agbeko impressed the whole nation after he defeated Yohnny Perez in a rematch to reclaim the IBF Bantamweight title.
Agbeko will leave Accra, Tuesday morning for the US where he will undergo final intensive training ahead of the fight.
Agbeko who currently has a record of 28 wins and two losses told Joy Sports he is highly focused for the bout.
“I am going back to work very hard to defend this title which is very important for me,” he said.
Source: Joy Sports/Ghana
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
Our partnership with DBG will create jobs, and expand textile and garments market – AGI
42 mins -
Patriots don’t run down their party – Kwabena Agyepong slams Prof Frimpong-Boateng
46 mins -
Winrock International concludes successful soil improvement project in Upper East Region
2 hours -
Liverpool overpowers Real Madrid in Champions League thriller
2 hours -
FA investigates referee Coote over booking claims
2 hours -
Man United fans criticise ‘offensive’ ticket price rise
2 hours -
Barcelona’s Yamal wins 2024 Golden Boy award
2 hours -
Van Nistelrooy set to be appointed Leicester boss
2 hours -
Guardiola ‘didn’t intend to make light of self-harm’
2 hours -
Springfield achieves milestone with successful appraisal of Afina discovery
3 hours -
Fidelity Bank cements its position as industry leader in ESG and Sustainability
3 hours -
Media Freedom: A cornerstone of democracy under threat
3 hours -
Otto Addo’s future remains undecided, GFA to consult more
3 hours -
PNC declares support for NDC ahead of elections
3 hours -
Recall of Parliament: Speaker’s refusal due to SC’s interference in parliamentary affairs – ACEPA boss
4 hours