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Joseph Agbeko arrives home
after defending boxing title
Accra, July 22, Ghanadot/GNA -
Joseph Agbeko, the IBF Bantamweight World Boxing Champion
returned to Accra on Wednesday morning after successfully
defending his title against Armenian, Vic Darchinyan in the
United States of America on July 11th, 2009.
The IBF Bantamweight champion showed his class when he
defeated the unified Super Flyweight champion Darchinyan by
a unanimous decision a fortnight ago at the Bank Atlantic
Centre in Sunrise, Florida, USA.
Agbeko was met at the Kotoka International Airport by a
large crowd of cheering fans and supporters as well as a
number of dignitaries and boxing enthusiasts.
Former Ghanaian Featherweight champion, Azuma Nelson,
congratulated Mr. Agbeko and commended him for his humility
and hard work that ensured his victory and added it is his
hope that the champion would hold his title for a long time.
Former President, Jerry John Rawlings who made a surprise
appearance at the Airport to welcome the champion, wished
the boxing champion well and encouraged him to do better.
Mr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, Minister of Youth and Sports,
described the appearance of the former President at the
airport to welcome the boxer as both divine and timely and
thanked him for his encouragement.
The Minister pledged government's support to all sports men
and women, adding that lesser known sports would be a major
focus of the ministry.
He said government would build a national boxing team where
boxing champions like Azuma Nelson and Joseph Agbeko would
motivate young and up-coming boxers.
Agbeko thanked Azuma Nelson, former President Rawlings and
his numerous supporters for their support and pledged that
with hard work he has the hope of following in the footsteps
of Nelson.
He also thanked Ghanaians for their unyielding support.
Agbeko is expected to be treated to a dinner on Wednesday
evening and also address a press conference at the MTN
Soccer Academy house at Ridge on Thursday afternoon.
GNA
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