Kamoko returns with a bang as Wasiru schools Nigerian opponent

Abubakar Kamoko, better known as ‘Ambitious Tilapia,’ announced his return to Ghana in spectacular fashion, delivering a ruthless first-round knockout of Sylvanus Allotey last Saturday night at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

His statement victory set the tone for Fight Night 14 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League, which also saw former WBO Africa and Global junior featherweight champion, Wasiru ‘Gyata Bi’ Mohammed, dominate Nigerian challenger Sadiq Oyakojo with a resounding unanimous decision.

Kamoko, just 21, had only landed in Accra two days before the fight after an intensive one-month training camp in London, where he sharpened his skills alongside British-Ghanaian light heavyweight contender Joshua Buatsi and sparring partners of former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

Eager to showcase his newfound prowess, the young boxer wasted no time stepping into the ring for his third professional bout before his home supporters.

And what a statement he made. Kamoko displayed significant improvements in his footwork, jabs, and overall ring craft, making light work of the outmatched Allotey. Though his opponent attempted to mount a fightback, Kamoko’s precision and power proved overwhelming.

A brutal double left-right combination sent Allotey crashing face-first to the canvas just 2 minutes and 18 seconds into the scheduled eight-round light heavyweight contest. 

He failed to recover, handing Kamoko his third straight professional victory – all by knockout.

"That was just five per cent of what I have learnt in London," a confident Kamoko told Graphic Sports after the fight. "I held back, or my opponent would be in an ambulance by now. Hard work and discipline are key."

Wasiru overpowers Oyakojo

In the night’s much-anticipated Ghana vs Nigeria super featherweight clash – originally scheduled for March 6 but postponed due to crowd trouble – Wasiru produced a masterclass to outclass Sadiq Oyakojo over eight punishing rounds.

The former African champion, looking to rebound from his first professional loss, was relentless, punishing Oyakojo with his trademark heavy body shots, sharp jabs, and well-timed uppercuts.

To Oyakojo’s credit, the Nigerian showed remarkable durability, absorbing the punishment and refusing to go down. But there was never any doubt about the result, with the judges scoring it 80-72, 79-73, 79-73 in Wasiru’s favour.

For the 29-year-old Ghanaian, the victory was a much-needed return to winning ways following his shock defeat to South Africa’s Kaine Fourie in Johannesburg last November.

He now improves his record to 14 wins (12 KOs) and one defeat, reigniting his pursuit of another title shot.

In other bouts on the night, Nathaniel Suppey of Ghana Army proved too strong for Aaron Tetteh of Panix Gym, securing a fourth-round TKO in their super middleweight contest.

Meanwhile, Ebenezer Sowah of Attoh Quarshie Gym delivered a first-round demolition of Daniel Tetteh of Akotoku Academy, reinforcing his gym’s dominant position at the top of the league standings.
Jonathan ‘Jon Power’ Mbanugu also put on a commanding display, battering Cudjoe Darah over three brutal rounds in their light heavyweight clash. Darah, unable to cope with the onslaught, resorted to desperate and awkward tactics to frustrate Mbanugu’s charge. After repeated warnings, referee Nathaniel Kotey had seen enough, disqualifying Darah in the fourth round.