Ghanaian boxer Emmanuel Kwartey Quartey
Ghanaian boxer Emmanuel Kwartey Quartey, popularly called ‘Akufo Addo,’ will depart from Ghana for the United States in May.
The purpose of his trip is to announce his presence on the international scene while he waits to face a yet-to-be-determined opponent in an international bout.
The deal to fight in the U.S. comes on the back of his earlier performance in South Africa.
Quartey is keen on making a comeback after losing to Olympic Games bronze medalist Samuel ‘Ring Warrior’ Takyi via TKO in November last year at the Centre Point Mall.
The publicist and translator for Quartey, Solomon Kumi, who disclosed the news to the media, expressed delight from Quartey’s camp.
“The wait is finally over. We have been waiting for these for years, but unfortunately, it didn’t happen. However, we remained certain that when the time was right, he would travel to the United States for the bout,” he said.
Quartey’s manager, Gideon Boamah Owusu, also expressed excitement about the opportunity and hoped they could break into the U.S. boxing market.
“Everyone knows the United States is the hub of boxing in the world, and every boxer aims to make a mark there.
Unfortunately, Akufo Addo is yet to fight in the U.S. He has made exploits around the world, including fights in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Italy, Germany, and Dubai, as well as Rwanda, Burundi, and Cameroon in Africa, but the United States is missing from his portfolio,” he added.
Quartey’s seasoned boxing coach, Kofi Hybels, said the team has been working toward this platform for a long time.
He added that Quartey would use this opportunity to relaunch his career and remains optimistic that he will put up a good show to regain the limelight.
He also stated that Quartey yearns for more bouts in the U.S. so he can uplift his family and friends from hardship.
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