Obodai Sai promises to clinch world title

WORLD Boxing Organisation (WBO) welterweight title holder, Obodai Sai, has promised to clinch a world title for Ghana when he mounts the ring on June 16.

Obodai will mount the ring at the Bukom Boxing Arena for the WBO middleweight world title eliminator organised by Lions Boxing Promotions. Sai will face off with Namibian Kautondokwa Walter.
The Ghanaian boxer has a record of 34 fights with 32 wins and 24 knockouts as against Walter, who has a record of 14 fights with 13 wins and 12 knockouts.
He called on Ghanaians to rally behind him on the fight day since his opponent is tough. Sai also said he will need the prayers of Ghanaians to win against the experienced boxer.
Obodai is currently ranked 12th in the WBO ranking while his opponent is ranked 8th.
Newly-elected member of the of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Mr Lawrence Carl Lokko, commended the organisers for putting up the fight saying the GBA is determined to assist promoters get more fights for Ghanaian boxers.
“The GBA is looking for quality fights for Ghanaian boxers and we will give any promoter or organiser the needed support to promote and develop boxing in the country,” he said.




The Chief Executive Officer of Lions Boxing Promotions, Mr Cephas Ayiah, said his outfit is aimed at giving hope to talented boxers on the street and called on Ghanaians to support them.
He said the two boxers are currently the best welterweight boxers on the continent ranked by the WBO and that make the bout a credible one.
Other pairings on the night are: Rafael Mensah Vs Edward Kambasi (lightweight contest) and Michael Ansah Vs Patrick Okine (lightweight contest).
In the Super Middleweight National Championship Emmanuel Martey will fight Abdul Karim while Kpakpo Allotey faces Samuel Turkson for the National Super Featherweight championship.

Source:thefinderonline.com