Powers’ fight generates interest

Over 300 tickets was sold out in the first week towards Saturday’s thriller between Ghana’s Ayittey Powers and Beninois Anicet Amoussou at the Unity Park at Tantra Hills, Achimota, in Accra.

According to the organisers, Landmark Promotions, over 150 boxing fans booked in advance and more orders are coming in for the bout.

The Executive Director of Landmark Promotions, Ekow Johnson, told the Daily Graphic that the bout, dubbed the “The Return of the Dragon”, is generating a lot of excitement around Bukom, James Town, Tantra Hills and Achimota where the bout is going to be staged.

The keen interest in the bout follows a recent comment made by Powers that he would quit the sport if he is beaten by the Beninois.

Also, Powers’ bosom friend, Bukom Banku, has promised to be at the ringside to sing for his friend and boxing opponent and also cheer him on.

Meanwhile, Powers has intensified his training at the Sagacious Gym ahead of the all-important fight.

Powers, whose fight with Bukom Banku, rekindled national interest in the sport in May, has signed a three-fight contract with soccer academy side, Unity Park.

The contract, worth GH¢50,000, is expected to boost the chances of the Australian-based Ghanaian fighter towards a proposed rematch with Braimah Kamoko.

.“I will defeat him; I know what I am capable of doing,” he said and promised that Saturday’s bout would be a turning point in his life and career.

Also on the bill will be the “ Pride of Kwahu”, Emmanuel Danso, alias Kwahu Tyson, who will slug it out with Nigerian Basil Osigwe in a light heavyweight contest.

Ghana’s Michael Barnor clashes with Beninois Fattiou Fassinou in a 10- round WBC International Silver Championship title.