Macbones, Tetteh set sights on blockbuster Kumasi rematch
Ghanaian boxing rivals Seth Gyimah, popularly known as Freezy Macbones, and Jonathan “Worldwide” Tetteh have mapped out an ambitious path towards a high-stakes rematch later this year, with Kumasi firmly in their sights.
The pair, former national amateur teammates turned fierce professional rivals, are first set to return to action on April 5 when they co-headline the “Resurrection Fight Night” at the Laboma Beach Resort in La on Easter Sunday.
But beyond their immediate assignments, both men are already eyeing a lucrative second showdown following their gripping first encounter last December.
That bout, staged at the University of Ghana Stadium, saw Tetteh edge a close unanimous decision to claim the WBA Africa light heavyweight title — a result that left unfinished business and set the stage for a potential blockbuster sequel.
Tetteh will defend his national light heavyweight crown against the dangerous Abdul Aziz Quartey, nicknamed “The Punisher”, while Macbones takes on Nigeria’s Jamiu Animashaun in an international eight-round contest on a card promoted by RBS Promotions in partnership with Box Office Sports Promotions.
In a surprising twist, the simmering rivalry took on a cordial tone at last Thursday’s press launch at Laboma Beach. Rather than trading barbs, the two fighters appeared relaxed and united in purpose — even walking hand-in-hand — with Macbones openly backing Tetteh to overcome Quartey.
The display of camaraderie, however, belies a deeper competitive tension, with both men agreeing that a rematch is inevitable.
Macbones has already thrown down the gauntlet, proposing Kumasi as the venue — a bold move aimed at restoring top-tier boxing to the Ashanti Region for the first time in over a decade.
“It’s been a long time since we saw a fight as big as Freezy versus Worldwide. The people loved it, and we, the boxers, also made money — that’s what boxing should be about,” he said.
“The second fight needs to be in Kumasi. I think the last big fight there was Bukom Banku versus Ayitey Powers in 2015.”
While praising his rival’s current success, Macbones made his intentions unmistakably clear.
“Beside me is the WBA Africa champion, and I’m proud of him, but bro, enjoy it for now because I’m taking the title back in August. I can assure the king that Worldwide will disappoint him in the second fight — I will beat him up. Ask him if he was able to walk home after the first fight,” he teased.
Tetteh, never one to shy away from theatrics, responded in equally emphatic fashion — blending humour with menace.
“I’ve told you not to fight me again because there will be no title for you to win once I beat you. I will hurt you so bad you will never go near a boxing ring again,” he said, drawing laughter from the audience.
“I will make your own people mock you, and your king will cry.”
The event also drew a strong cast of fighters featuring on the Easter Sunday card, including Quartey, national lightweight champion Joseph “Jaguar” Commey, WBA Africa and Commonwealth Youth and Silver super flyweight champion Michael “Black Spider” Abban, as well as multiple titleholder Alfred “Showtime” Lamptey, who is set to face experienced former world title challenger Maxwell Awuku.
