Author: Sammy Heywood Okine
Ghana’s Daniel Gorsh 24, also called King Selassie became the new WBO Africa Bantamweight Champion after beating Benin’s experienced and stubborn Ghislain Vodounheesi with an unanimous decision on the Golden Hands bill at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday.
The much anticipated bout which was moved from Treehouse Restaurant at Labone to the Bukom Boxing Arena was attended by a class of people who normally do not watch boxing but they enjoyed themselves and the game with the spectacular performance of the young Ghanaian who still remains unblemished in 13 fights.
Vodounhessi, 39 dropped in his loses record to three against 25 wins, 16 of them against Ghanaians.
The Beninois proved to be a hard nut but he was cracked several times by Gorsh who had instructions from Coach Carl Lokko, leader of the Bronx Gym.
Vodounhessi seemed to know the boxing terrain in Ghana and never feared the crowd nor obeyed several warnings from Referee Roger Barnor as he often punched below the belt
Gorsh thanked the Almighty God in heaven and promised to go on to become a world champion.
He revealed that the Boxing Hall of Fame is his target so he hopes to added many titles to his collection.
After winning the national title he got he UBO African belt and now he will be rated 15th in the world at the World Boxing Organisation (WBO).
He thanked Hon.Nii Okai Laryea and Sawan Papa Nii Amoa of Shiatse and Legacy Fight Promotions for giving the opportunity to stage the championship.
In the supporting bouts Seth Gyimah aka Freezy Macbones knocked out David Okine in round one, and was challenged by two opponents after his fight.
Gideon Nortey also won in round two over Paul Acheeb while Isaac Dowuoma aka Zongo Fire got victory in round two over Sani Yidana.
Isaac Neequaye beat Godson Amuzu to win in a split decision after their exciting experience which got the fans watching with joy.
Azumah Mohammed and Bernard Abbey thrilled the fans in the last bout of the evening
Shiatse and Legacy Promotions have promised to give boxing fans thrilling encounters every two or three months.
King Jerry entertained the spectators with his music.
