{"id":69416,"date":"2024-03-24T18:20:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T18:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/african-games-bukom-bankus-son-breaks-fathers-25-year-old-boxing-record"},"modified":"2024-03-24T19:06:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T19:06:02","slug":"african-games-bukom-bankus-son-breaks-fathers-25-year-old-boxing-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/african-games-bukom-bankus-son-breaks-fathers-25-year-old-boxing-record","title":{"rendered":"African Games: Bukom Banku\u2019s son breaks father\u2019s 25-year-old boxing record"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Abubakar Kamoko, the son of retired Ghanaian boxer Bukom Banku, has etched his name in history at the recently concluded 2023 African Games by securing a silver medal, surpassing his father\u2019s achievements from 25 years ago.<\/b><\/p>\n

Competing in the fiercely contested 86kg cruiserweight category, Kamoko initially secured his place in the semifinals with an outstanding performance, matching his father\u2019s record by clinching a bronze medal.<\/p>\n

However, Kamoko\u2019s ambition drove him further as he triumphed over Nathan Mbeli Ndlandu of the Democratic Republic of Congo in a closely contested match, securing a place in the finals.<\/p>\n

Fans in bukom swarm Abubakar Kamoko after his semi-final win<\/p>\n

Despite his determination to clinch the ultimate prize, Kamoko faced a tough challenge in the finals against Algerian boxer Kanouni Ousama, who emerged victorious with a 5-0 decision, denying Ghana another gold in boxing.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, Kamoko\u2019s silver medal adds to Ghana\u2019s impressive performance in boxing at the Games. Ghana secured four gold, one silver, and two bronze medals in the boxing discipline, finishing third overall behind Nigeria and Algeria.<\/p>\n

Among the gold medalists were Mohammed Aryeetey in the Men\u2019s 48Kg, Mohammed Amadu in the Men\u2019s Bantamweight (54kg), Joseph Commey in Men\u2019s 60kg, and Samuel Takyi in the Light Welterweight (63.5Kg) category.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Theophilus Allotey and Janet Acqua also secured bronze medals for Ghana in the Men\u2019s 51kg and Women\u2019s 48Kg categories, respectively.<\/p>\n

The remarkable achievements of these boxers contributed to Ghana\u2019s overall success at the African Games, where the nation secured a record-breaking 68 medals, including 19 gold, 29 silver, and 20 bronze medals.<\/p>\n

This outstanding performance propelled Ghana to sixth place out of 53 participating nations, marking a significant improvement from its 15th position in the previous edition in Rabat in 2019, where it garnered only 13 medals.<\/p>\n

Despite Egypt retaining its title as defending champions, the nation fell short of its previous record, amassing 187 medals, including 99 golds. Nigeria secured the runner-up position with 120 medals, while South Africa moved up to third place, pushing Algeria down to fourth in the final rankings.<\/p>\n

Ghana\u2019s success in boxing and overall performance at the 2023 African Games serves as a testament to the nation\u2019s sporting prowess and dedication, showcasing the talent and determination of its athletes on the continental stage.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ghana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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