African Games: Bukom Banku’s son earns controversial win over Congolese opponent

Ghanaian boxer Abubakar Kamoko had to dig very deep to earn a controversial win over his Congolese opponent, Nathan Nlandu, in their fight at the 2023 African Games on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

Abu Kamoko, the son of popular boxer Bukom Banku, won his semifinal fight 4-3 over his opponent to reach the final of the Men’s 86kg fight.

Tilapia started the fight on a very good note, landing some great punches, and Nathan repeatedly fired blanks.

After a blistering start and earning significant points in the first two rounds, Tilapia's fatigue set in. He had to rely on the ropes to keep the clock ticking away to escape from the flurry of punches a resurgent Nlandu was dishing.

On several occasions, Tilapia had to grip his opponent to take a long breath and save himself from a knockout.

At one point, the Ghanaian boxer forcefully pulled his opponent to the ground.

Finally, when the bell went for the end of the bout, the boxer lay in the ring for a while before resuming to entertain the fans with his comic dance.

Tilapia will now fight to win a gold medal in the final on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Watch the fight highlights below



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