Game Boy Knocks Out Magali To Retain WBA Title

Emmanuel ‘Game Boy’ Tagoe has successfully defended his WBA International lightweight title after knocking out Filipino boxer Carlo Magali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday Night.

The Round 9 knock out ensured that Tagoe takes his impressive boxing record to 26-1(13KO).

The bout, under the auspices of Baby Jet Promotions and Box Office Sports Promotions, was witnessed by several dignitaries including Ghana sports minister Nii Lante Vanderpuije, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Azumah Nelson, former world champions Nana Yaw Konadu and Alfred Kotey, and Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) President Peter Zwennes.

The dignitaries however, did not leave in dismay as “Game Boy”,  the defending champion made light work of Magali in what was a thoroughly entertaining bout.

Tagoe dominated the bout from the first round until his opponent was unable to continue the fight in round nine.

And speaking to reporters after the victory, the Ghanaian fighter said his utmost ambition is to have a shot at the world and he is on course to achieving it.

“The gameplan was to stop Magali in round six but he proved stubborn,” Tagoe said.

“I thank the fans for their support. Magali is a warrior because with all the punishment I gave him, he managed to travel to round eight.

“The next target is to get a world title shot and that has been the plan since from day one and we are on course in achieving that. I would like to thank my promoters Baby Jet Promotions for believing in me and I will not let them down”, the Game Boy added.

Magali trainer Joven Jorden post-fight comments congratulated Tagoe describing the victory as a deserved one.

“I want to congratulate Tagoe for the win, he really deserved it,” he said.

“We came into the fight with a strategy to attack but Tagoe was too good as the second round cut took a lot out of my boxer.

“With this kind of performance displayed by Tagoe, I think he is ready for a world title shot when he is given the opportunity and I wish him good luck in his future bouts.” Jorden added.

Game Boy Knocks Out Magali To Retain WBA Title

Carlo Magali To Land In Accra For Showdown With ‘Game Boy’

Carlo “The Ferocious”  Magali (20-7-3, 10 KO’s) is expected to touch base in Accra on Wednesday ahead of his Friday showdown versus Emmanuel “Game Boy” Tagoe (25-1, 12 KO’s) for Tagoe’s WBA International lightweight belt at the Accra Sports Stadium Sports Hall.

Tagoe will be making the second defense of his title.

“We are expecting Magali to arrive in Accra on Wednesday,” Alex Ntiamoah of Box Office Sports Promotions told Bukomboxingnews.com. “He will be coming with his team, everything has been put in place for them.”

Odds are stacked against the Filipino; he’ll be on enemy soil against a Tagoe who appears to be on the ascent since stopping Joebert Delos Reyes in four to claim the title in April 2015. Nevertheless, plans are in place to ensure that Magali is rested and prepared to meet the smooth Ghanaian on Friday.

“From the airport we will take them to the place where they will be lodging,” Ntiamoah continued. “And then on Thursday the weigh-in comes off at the Media Center of the Accra Sports Stadium ahead of the Friday’s showdown.

”We want Ghanaians to fill the stands on Friday because the boxers on the card have promised to exhibit some great piece of boxing skills. The boxers on the bill are talented boxers and they have the needed skills to be world champions when given the chance,” he added.

The card, which is promoted by Baby Jet Promotions in conjunction with Box Office Sports Promotions, will feature a ten round co-main event between featherweight George “Red Tiger” Ashie (25-4-1, 18 KO’s) and Michael “One Bullet” Ansah (10-4-2, 7 KO’s).

Also on the card, Stephen Okine (12-12-1, 7 KO’s) will battle Dodzi Kemeh (17-1 15 KO’s) for the interim WBA Pan African welterweight belt, billed for ten rounds.

Isaac Sackey (16-0-1, 15 KO’s) will clash with Michael Barnor (15-8-2, 11 KO’s) for the national super bantamweight belt. In a bantamweight duel former Olympian Prince Dzanie (11-0, 9 KO’s) will test his strength against Felix Uzukwu (3-9, 3 KO’s).

Patrick Ayi (15-0 10 KO’s) will meet Edward Kambasi (4-5, 4 KO’s) in an eight-round featherweight contest.

Source: bukomboxingnews.com

Carlo Magali To Land In Accra For Showdown With ‘Game Boy’