In a gruelling twelve-round battle fuelled by intense rivalry, Samuel Quaye of The Gym Boxing Club defeated Daniel Quaye aka " High Tension " of the Bronx Boxing Gym to defend his National Super Lightweight Championship.
The bout took place at the Bukom Boxing Arena on the historic Fists Of Carnage bill put together by Box Office Boxing Promotions, Twinstars Boxing Promotions, ACE Power Promotions and Aborigines Boxing Promotions on Saturday June 15.
Preceding the bout, there had been hot verbal exchange and altercations between both camps; indeed the two boxers not only shared the same surname but were neighbours.
Thus the stakes were even higher than the National Title in contention; this one was for the bragging rights and proof of territorial supremacy.
Both boxers entered the ring in resplendent apparel with their vociferous fans chanting and singing.
Events reached a fever pitch at the sound of the opening bell. The fighters stood at the centre of the ring and exchanged heavy leather - neither man looking to retreat. It was the challenger who got the better part of the early goings and in round three, a crunching left cross caught the champion on the chin, leaving him badly wobbled.
He managed to hold on craftily to the end of the round as Daniel lacked the calmness and accuracy finish the job.
Samuel Quaye nicknamed " No Chance " found himself being deducted a point for a foul, down the stretch a similar punitive measure was meted out to his opponent.
By the tenth, the fight seemed pretty even though the two boxers showed signs of fatigue.
It was a ding-dong battle with the pendulum swinging at every step but Samuel Quaye, now 8 -1 caught his second wind and began to impose himself.
He garnered that extra mettle and finished strong - retaining his title by a unanimous verdict.
Sprawling to the canvas as the results were announced, Samuel, managed by Mr. Ahmed Nureni-Davis of Twinstars Boxing Management was full of ecstasy.
The other winners on the night were the fans present at the venue who enjoyed every bit of the end to end action by two young, brave gladiators.
The defeat was Daniel Quaye's first in 8 fights as a professional. But the Jamestown lad can hold his head up high because he gave a good account of himself.
" We'll have him defend the belt a couple of times and then move ahead. He has to completely dominate the local scene before we advance further ," said Twinstars CEO Mr. Davis on plans for Samuel Quaye.
Samuel Quaye on his part said he was ready for further challenges," I'm ready for any one. Let them come ," he declared.
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