Allotey gets title offer

Accra, Aug 14, GNA -- Kpakpo Allotey, Africa Boxing Union (ABU) Lightweight champion has been offered an opportunity to vie for the Commonwealth Boxing Council (CBC) Lightweight title against defending champion, Graham Earl of England.

Allotey, one of the promising boxers on the Ghanaian local scene and a member of the 'Team Ghana', the nation's world title hopefuls, gained the offer as a result of his exploits on the continent as he holds the ABU title as well as the National and West Africa Lightweight title.

The Ghanaian who is under the management of Obric Sala Promotions is expected to take up the challenge by the close of October. Information gathered by the GNA Sports indicates that the CBC has given notice to potential promoters up to the close of August to send in their bids for the fight, according to the General Secretary Simon Brock.

The CBC said bids will be open for the fight, if the camps of the two boxers fail to agree on a term.

Kpakpo is expected to face a stiff opposition from the Briton, who doubles as the Lightweight Champions of his country and is described as one of the most exciting boxers in Britain.

Earl, 27, won the title in 2005 after beating fellow Briton, Kevin Bennet and boasts of 24 fights with a single defeat and 12 knockouts to his credit.

The man from Luton Berdshire is managed by Frank Maloney and posses a great threat to his younger Ghanaian opponent, who is known in local circles as 'Bukom Flash'.

Allotey also boasts of a fight record of 20 with 15 knockouts and two losses and will have to rely on his durability and power punches to outwit his opponent to annex the crown.