State of Ghana boxing appalling – DK Poison

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• 4 Year Old 9 years ago

  Long forgotten: The ex-world featherweight champion D.K Poison. After his bout with Sugar Ray Raymos, his career came to an end. It's been years. Until now he was forgotten. I thought he was even dead.

  Long forgotten: The ex-world featherweight champion D.K Poison. After his bout with Sugar Ray Raymos, his career came to an end. It's been years. Until now he was forgotten. I thought he was even dead.

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• Rightman 9 years ago

  DK POISON'S CARRER FELL APART AFTER HIS FIGHT WITH DANNY LOPEZ AT ACCRA AND THE RETURN MATCH IN THE USA WAS ALSO A DISASTER. ANYWAY GHANA GOVERNMENT MUST REFUND HIS MONEY TO HIM FOR POISON DESERVES IT. KUTU ACHEAMPONG MADE A ...
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  DK POISON'S CARRER FELL APART AFTER HIS FIGHT WITH DANNY LOPEZ AT ACCRA AND THE RETURN MATCH IN THE USA WAS ALSO A DISASTER. ANYWAY GHANA GOVERNMENT MUST REFUND HIS MONEY TO HIM FOR POISON DESERVES IT. KUTU ACHEAMPONG MADE A TACTICAL MISTAKE BY APPOINTING COACH AGBANA TO HANDLE DK INSTEAD OF ATTUQUAYE.
  WELL DONE DK POISON.

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• PROF 9 years ago

  I REMEBER BACK THEN WHEN KUTU ACHEAMPONG TOOK THE MONEY FROM DK POISON. GIVE THE MONEY BACK TO THE MAN.
  DK MUST SUE THE GOVERNMENT.

  I REMEBER BACK THEN WHEN KUTU ACHEAMPONG TOOK THE MONEY FROM DK POISON. GIVE THE MONEY BACK TO THE MAN.
  DK MUST SUE THE GOVERNMENT.

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• The mask 9 years ago

  We must not discount the contribution of Dr Joseph Boakye Danquah, the rest oof the big six and others. In 1928 when little wasl known of African philosophy Danquah's work "Akan laws and customs and the constitution of Akim ( ...
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  We must not discount the contribution of Dr Joseph Boakye Danquah, the rest oof the big six and others. In 1928 when little wasl known of African philosophy Danquah's work "Akan laws and customs and the constitution of Akim (Akyem) Abuakwa" convinced the Africans, the British and the world at large that the people of Ghana (Gold Coast) were ready for self government.
  
  As one of the few African members of the legislative assembly he vehemently opposed the British decision to setup only one university for British West Africa in Nigeria. His action led to the decision to setup the University of Ghana - Legon.
  
  All this was before Nkrumah came to the scene. But we must also not forget the immense contribution Nkrumah made.

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• SAM 9 years ago

  JB DANQUAH WAS AN INWARD LOOKING PERSON - YOU ARE AT LIBERTY TO HONOUR HIM IN YOUR AKAN LANDS BUT NOT THE REST OF GHANA AS I AM SURE THAT WILL BE WHAT HE WANTED. GHANA SHOULD HONOUR GHANAIAN HEROES- THOSE WHO STOOD FOR GHANA ...
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  JB DANQUAH WAS AN INWARD LOOKING PERSON - YOU ARE AT LIBERTY TO HONOUR HIM IN YOUR AKAN LANDS BUT NOT THE REST OF GHANA AS I AM SURE THAT WILL BE WHAT HE WANTED. GHANA SHOULD HONOUR GHANAIAN HEROES- THOSE WHO STOOD FOR GHANA AS A WHOLE.

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• Ghanaian 9 years ago

  Be grateful that you can call yourself a Ghanaian. Do you know who chose the name Ghana as an alternative to Gold Coast? Go figure.

  Be grateful that you can call yourself a Ghanaian. Do you know who chose the name Ghana as an alternative to Gold Coast? Go figure.

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• Ayitey 9 years ago

  This is really awful if it's true Ghana used Poison 's money to buy food for the nation. Where were his managers when it happened ? Anyway he should be paid back and in today 's equivalent. These parliamentarians have been ...
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  This is really awful if it's true Ghana used Poison 's money to buy food for the nation. Where were his managers when it happened ? Anyway he should be paid back and in today 's equivalent. These parliamentarians have been reaping where they have not sown. Poison has done a lot for the nation and he deserves respect . No wonder the Black Stars players demanded their 'pound of flesh ' during the World Cup fiasco. Our leaders cannot be trusted.

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• SALINSA 9 years ago

  good question. he claims one of the men around him @ the time col slatter or so is still alive. that man's version needs to be heard.
  the transaction as told by DK is weird. governments don't transact businesses like that. t ...
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  good question. he claims one of the men around him @ the time col slatter or so is still alive. that man's version needs to be heard.
  the transaction as told by DK is weird. governments don't transact businesses like that. the people around him just capitalized on DK'S naivety, ignorance & the euphoria of being a world champion to chip off some of his purse & pocketed it in the name of the head of state.

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• GAbaa 9 years ago

  Sali, from the way you are talking, it seems to me that you are a very young man. Ghana in those days did not have all the advance stuff you see now. DK trained with the state resources and his coaches were paid by the stat ...
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  Sali, from the way you are talking, it seems to me that you are a very young man. Ghana in those days did not have all the advance stuff you see now. DK trained with the state resources and his coaches were paid by the state, the GBA was technically his manager. When he fought in Japan, the country used his purse to import a lot of can goods from that country in exchange, he was promised to be paid but the government as corrupt as it is today did not follow through.

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• The Truth in UK 9 years ago

  Gabaa is right but D.K. Poison putting the whole nation on the world boxing map and creating the hope for the likes of Prof. Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey and future pugilists mean more to Ghana than the refund he is humbly aski ...
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  Gabaa is right but D.K. Poison putting the whole nation on the world boxing map and creating the hope for the likes of Prof. Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey and future pugilists mean more to Ghana than the refund he is humbly asking for. He should have a street named after him at Bukom. Prez. Mahama must do the needful regardless of DK using state resources at the time. His dedication, decent private life and concern for the sport is worthy of emulation by aspiring sportsmen and commendation from the good people of Ghana. Long healthy life I pray for you D.K. Poison.

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• Ataboy/ A slice of Mt Zion 9 years ago

  In those days the mighty green biro can transact govt business in anyway and anyhow.

  In those days the mighty green biro can transact govt business in anyway and anyhow.

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• Mike k Essien, Milan 9 years ago

  Please let's leave boxing for animals like goats, sheeps, cows, pigs, dogs, and etc.

  Please let's leave boxing for animals like goats, sheeps, cows, pigs, dogs, and etc.

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• Ericus 9 years ago

  Please pay the man His money. Simple

  Please pay the man His money. Simple

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• sulamana 9 years ago

  WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH GHANA? THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD STEP IN, INTERVIEW COL SLATER, AND DO THE RIGHT THING. THERE IS NO REASON WHY HE SHOULD NOT BE PAID. HE EARNED HIS MONEY. HE GAVE IT TO GHANA, HE SHOULD BE PAID WITH IN ...
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  WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH GHANA? THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD STEP IN, INTERVIEW COL SLATER, AND DO THE RIGHT THING. THERE IS NO REASON WHY HE SHOULD NOT BE PAID. HE EARNED HIS MONEY. HE GAVE IT TO GHANA, HE SHOULD BE PAID WITH INTEREST

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• Justice 9 years ago

  Ghana politicians are thiefs, pay him with interest ,you criminals nd murderers

  Ghana politicians are thiefs, pay him with interest ,you criminals nd murderers

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• Nii adamah 9 years ago

  This is not the first time hearing from David Kotei (poison). I was in class 4 at Liberty Avenue 1&2 primary school at Adabraka when he brought the title down. Infact we were lined at the streets near farisco store, it is my ...
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  This is not the first time hearing from David Kotei (poison). I was in class 4 at Liberty Avenue 1&2 primary school at Adabraka when he brought the title down. Infact we were lined at the streets near farisco store, it is my first time to have a watch of a wbc titile belt. I appeal to the commission to do something good for this champion. 'He lives' Go bless him.

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• Red Dollar (chef Freddy UK) 9 years ago

  Pls listen to his advice n pay him n honour him with a street name.Ghana should lean how to appreciat our legends........

  Pls listen to his advice n pay him n honour him with a street name.Ghana should lean how to appreciat our legends........

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• wallace 9 years ago

  What the guy(DK) is saying is true.My Dad happened to be the coach/trainer. I remmember very well in a conversation, when this very topic was mentioned. I mean his money was borrowed by the Acheampong govt.My dad would have m ...
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  What the guy(DK) is saying is true.My Dad happened to be the coach/trainer. I remmember very well in a conversation, when this very topic was mentioned. I mean his money was borrowed by the Acheampong govt.My dad would have made things clear,has he been alive

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