Togolese boxer wins world boxing title in Germany

By Blamé Ekoue, Lomé on December 17, 2015

Germany-based Togolese boxer Kouami Folly Kuegah alias Prinz Lorenzo has won the world championship of Lightheavy Title of GBC (Global boxing council). He achieved the feat on Sunday (Dec. 13) in Germany after knocking out his Azerbaijani challenger, Bakhtiyar Isgandarzada, in the fourth round. This is the first world title won by the promising young Togolese boxer who recorded has so far recorded 9 victories against 3 defeats in his career.

“I wanted to win this world title for all my fans and the staff that are supporting me so that my people should not be discouraged. It was easy because I have noticed that my challenger has a very heavy punch. So at the beginning of this world championship anytime that I received his blow, I really felt it. But I also hoped that he cannot keep the same dynamism throughout all the 12 rounds that this fight was going to last,” Kouami Folly Kuegah explained to newsmen.

he also promised to defend the colors of his country wherever the need will arise.

“As you can see, they have drawn Togo’s flag on this world champion belt. Wherever I go, it is a pride for me. I will always defend the colours of the Togolese flag whether I am fighting in France, America or Germany. I am proud to be the first Togolese who has won this title and I will always make sure to honour my motherland,” he said.

The Global Council Boxing gives talented prospects and experienced boxers the opportunity to fight for a Championship Title in the categories World, Intercontinental, Youth or Women’s.

Kelani Bayor, Togo’s Boxing Federation Chairman, who also doubles as the chairman of the African Boxing Confederation, expressed satisfaction at the new title won by his fellow country man.

“I am happy for him and I am satisfied with the way he fought to honour his country. This title is an international recognition of the talent of African Boxer, despite the lack of means,” he told AP in Lomé.

•Photo shows Kouami Folly Kuegah alias Prinz Lorenzo, pinning his challenger to the ropes.

Source Daily Sports

Posted December 17, 2015


 

You may also like...
Watford Player of the Month: Dennis Beats Compatriot...

VP to rescue Dream Team VI

Maguire Doubtful For Manchester Derby

Dortmund keen on rebound

Real, Atletico to appeal FIFA ban

Real Madrid bounce back from PSG disappointment by...

 

Latest News Nigeria beat Cameroon to reach IHF final 27 schools for Doregos Basketball Championship Super Falcons to play France’s Les Bleues in friendly SWAN suspends ban on coverage of Anambra FA activities Joshua among boxing’s top three earners in 2024 Oshoala makes history with Bay FC Nnamani hails team over IHF bright start Flamingos lift U-17 W’Cup Fair Play Trophy Rangers Intl, SWAN partner on sports collaboration in SE LAGOS SWAN CELEBRATES AIG ZONE 2 ON HIS BIRTHDAY AND 30 DAYS IN OFFICE Traders Cup: Upholstery Soccer Team Secured 2nd Win To Advance To Round Two Lagos SWAN Celebrates Oba Akiolu, Iyaloja General, AIG Fayoade

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (55,141 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (46,269 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (44,350 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (43,991 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (43,931 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (43,879 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (43,718 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (43,289 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (42,333 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (41,035 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (39,489 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (38,916 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media