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McIntosh for world title fight in China
Accra, April 24, GNA – The West Africa Super Lightweight
boxing champion, Peter McIntosh is scheduled to fight for
the World Professional Boxing Federation title in June this
year.
The Ghanaian-resident Nigerian boxer has been short-listed
to fight a yet to be named opponent for the title in China.
Speaking to the GNA Sports in Accra on Wednesday, McIntosh
said this is going to be his breakthrough in the noble art
of self defence after several years in the dark.
“I have waited for too long for a world title and will
surely go for it.”
Even though the boxer’s opponent remains unknown, the
47-year old boxer gave the assurance that he is
psychologically and physically ready for the challenge.
McIntosh has defied talks of his old age, insisting that he
has two more years in the sport and maintains that
discipline was his hallmark.
“I don’t intend to continue with boxing after 49 years.”
The veteran pugilist who was recently decorated as the “Best
of the Best” boxer in his homeland by the Nigerian Boxing
Board of Control (NBBC), said the award has pepped him up
for more laurels.
McIntosh said the award was in recognition of his continued
performance over the years, contrary to views by a section
of the public that he is not a good boxer.
The award, a belt, was donated and sponsored by Alhaji
Ibrahim Waziri, Founder and Life Patron of the Brotherhood
Club of Nigeria.
GNA
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