Moyoyo moves towards world title

Accra, July 25, GNA -- Aloryi Moyoyo Mensah, Ghana's cruiserweight boxer is gradually shaping up his dreams of becoming a world champion in the shortest possible time.

Moyoyo Mensah, 30, who currently holds Africa Boxing Union (ABU) and World Boxing Organisation (WBO) titles, has added the World Boxing Association (WBA) Pan African Cruiserweight title to his wardrobe. The Ghanaian snatched his third title from the jaws of Sebastian Rothman of South Africa at his own back yard recently.

He stopped his opponent in one minute and five seconds of the fourth round to increase his fight record to 15 knockouts in 16 fights with a single loss.

Moyoyo-Mensah, downed the South African three times in round four to end the fight.

Now ranked 10th by the World Boxing Organisation (WBO), Moyoyo stands the chance of making a claim to the world title in no distant future.

He was to take up a Polish opponent for the WBO title after defeating the South Africa, but the fight could not materialise due to a managerial row.
Media reports reaching GNA Sports from South Africa have it that the Ghanaian, who had difficulties in the early rounds of the fight due to the slippery nature of his boots, took control of the fight after his boot problem had been addressed with a new pair.
He immediately took charge and sent the South African opponent down with a straight right in the beginning of the fourth round and decking his opponent again with a flurry of punches, neutralising his eyes, mind and legs as he stuck to the canvas.
Referee Wally Snowball had no option than to stop the fight to save the South African from further punishment.
Rothman went into the fight as a former World Boxing Union (WBU) champion, having won the title in 1995 and defending it six times. He held the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) and defended it once before he was dethroned.
After the fight, Rothman, also known in South Africa as 'Soldier', indicated his desire to end his illustrious career.
"Its over, I'm going to train youngsters now", he said. Speaking to the GNA Sports, the Ghanaian said the victory over Rothman had paved way for him to take a shot at the world title. He said he would soon fly to South Africa to begin preparations for the defence of his title against a Scottish opponent in August.