Freezy MacBones born Seth Gyimah has lost his first boxing match to Senegalese fighter Seydou Konate at the 2024 Olympic Games in Darkar.
This defeat occurred during the round of 16 preliminary rounds in the Light Heavyweight division [81kg], preventing him from advancing to the next level of the competition.
Prior to this bout, the British-Ghanaian boxer had an impeccable record, having never lost a match in his career.
The 33-year-old had a stunning victory over Darryl Sharp, demonstrating his ring prowess.
Since making his boxing debut, Freezy MacBones has competed in three matches, winning against renowned opponents such as Joe Joyce and Zhilei Zhang.
His latest loss to Seydou Konate, on the other hand, underscored the difficulties he faced in the sport.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Olympic Boxing teams, known as the Black Bombers for men and the Black Bombsrs for women, are now in West Africa, hoping to represent Ghana proudly and gain a spot in next year’s Olympic Games in Paris.
Ghana's Freezy Macbones lost to Seydou Konate (Senegal) in the ongoing Africa Olympic Boxing Qualifiers in Dakar, Senegal. pic.twitter.com/HjZEswWv3K
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However, it is Gyimah’s debut for Ghana after landing in Ghana from the United Kingdom and joining his fellow boxers for the assignment in Senegal, with hopes of representing the country again in Paris.
He arrived in Senegal from the United Kingdom, hoping to continue representing his country on the international scene, particularly at the next Paris Olympics.
The Black Bombers team and fighters listed:
Theophilus Allotey [Flyweight division – 51kg]
Abdul Wahib Omar in the featherweight division [57kg]
Joseph Commey in the Light Welterweight division [63.5kg]
Alfred Kotey – Lightweight Middleweight division [71kg]
Seth Gyimah – Light Heavyweight [81kg]
Jonathan Tetteh – Heavyweight division [92kg]
David Bawah Akankolin – Super Heavyweight [92 +kg]
Notable boxers such as Joseph Commey and Abraham Mensah, who won silver medals at the last Commonwealth Games, and Abdul Wahid Omar, a two-time Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, all qualified from the National Individual Championship held from July 12 to 14 at the Accra Stadium.
The national amateur boxing team, the Black Bombers, started with a non-residential training camp at the Accra Stadium in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games qualifier in Dakar, Senegal, from September 9 to 15.
For the Black Bombers [Women’s category]
There is :
Janet Acquah – Flyweight division [50kg]
Ramatu Quaye – Bantamweight [54kg]
Anatu Mohammed – Featherweight [57kg]
Sarah Apew – Lightweight [60kg]
Ornella Sathoud – Middleweight [75kg]
SOURCE: hellovybes.com
