Sports News of Friday, 30 August 2019

Source: weeklysportsgh.com

Joshua Clottey set to return to the ring five months after announcing retirement

Joshua Clottey will face Azizi Mponda on September 22 Joshua Clottey will face Azizi Mponda on September 22

Ghanaian boxer, Joshua Clottey will come out of retirement five months after hanging his gloves.

The former IBF Welterweight Champion announced his retirement last five months after beating Tanzanian Mfaume Mfaume at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

Clottey will fight at the Odwira festival in Akwapem on September 22 against Tanzanian opponent, Azizi Mponda.

The bout is put together by Box Office Sports Promotions in association with Odwira Festival Committee (OFC).

The bout is under the theme “Odwira Unlimited Boxing” with the main bout being a 10 round International Super Welterweight Contest between Joshua Clottey of Ghana and Azizi Mponda of Tanzania.