Ghanaian rising star Delali Miledi begins a new phase in his career this weekend in Accra when he takes on veteran John Akurugo in a 10-round light heavyweight bout. This will be his first game since extending his partnership with long-time manager Anthony Carmer.
Milady (19-1-1, 15 KOs), who signed a new three-year contract with the CEO of Landmark Promotions in February, defeated knockout specialist Acologu (18) on the undercard of “Sarafest Fight Night” hosted by Wisdom. (6 wins, 17 KOs). This Saturday, April 13th, a boxing promotion will be held at Decathlon Kaukudi near Nima in Accra.
The show will be headlined by the Universal Boxing Organization (UBO) African Light Heavyweight Championship featuring Ghanaian Basti Samir versus Nigeria's Rashid Idowu, who are eyeing a world title.
The bill also includes the Ghana Cruiserweight Championship featuring young Mohamed Haruna and the first international bout between up-and-comers Clinton Nana Adjei vs. Fiokur Dogbebi (Togo), scheduled for six rounds. has been done.
For Milesi, the time begins now to announce herself to a worldwide audience. The former WBO African super middleweight title challenger has vowed to give a convincing performance to fans and management on Saturday night outside Nima.
“Now is the time to step on the international stage. I am happy with my team and pray to Almighty God to help us reach the top,” he said after renewing his management contract two months ago. , Milesi told the author.
And the former Ghanaian and West African super middleweight champion certainly faces a real test as a versatile fighter. Akrugo lost three of his six career fights in his first three professional fights, but never got disillusioned.
He went on to win most of his remaining matches along the way, only losing again to highly rated opponents in Germany's Steve Bendall, former Ghanaian champion Joseph Lamptey and top-rated Issa Samir in the Commonwealth title fight. .
It also remains to be seen how Milady will stand up to the powerful punch of Acolog, who has won 17 of his 18 career wins as a substitute.
