BUKOM BANKU ‘FLOORS’ AYITEY POWERS; CLAIMS BRAGGING RIGHTS

BY: Kingsley Komla Adom

Brima Kamoko, a.k.a Bukom Banku has thrashed Blonde-bald headed Ayitey Powers on judgement night, despite some below par commentary by one of two commentators on the night of the bout. The bout which traveled all twelve rounds saw lots of successful uppercut jabs from the banku camp as opposed to very lethargic defense and punch-blocking from the powers end, in a straightforward banku win.

bukom banku in celebratory mood

The much anticipated bout began late into the night at about 12:00 am, after series of undercard fights by boxers in the amateur division. Arguably the biggest fight in the history of Ghana, and very much publicized, it was expected to thrill fans at the Accra sports stadium on Thursday night.

Despite several challenges that plagued the bout, monetary issues, personal religious reasons and traditional impediments, the much-anticipated judgement night was here.

Many Ghanaians and boxing lovers thronged the stadium to witness the biggest fight yet. Not to be left out of the fun, former president H.E Jerry Rawlings and wife Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings,Accra mayor,Alfred Vanderpuye,Dancehall big papa,Samini and other high profile dignitaries were in attendance.

The pre-bout buzz had been characterized by jabs in the media between the two boxers, while Bukom banku promised a fourth round knockout,Ayittey Powers promised to finish Banku off before the twelfth round.

The bout began after a rather low key entry by both boxers, possibly adhering to the ban on noise-making by the GA traditional council.

Bukom banku was in the front foot in the opening rounds after landing some hefty upper cut jabs in the face of his opponent. Round after round, Banku successfully landed his punches in the face of powers, who appeared jaded by the fourth round.

Powers woke up in subsequent rounds but just could not defend his territory against the jabs banku was throwing at him, despite throwing a few weak punches into the side of Banku.Almost like Liverpool’s defense in the just ended premier league season, powers kept blocking poorly, allowing his opponent to land more successful jabs at him.

The two boxers appeared fatigued by the sixth round, epitomized by a ‘Powers’ slip while aiming a heavy blow at banku, to the cheer of the thousands of spectators in the stadium.

From then on, it became a routine exercise as Banku dominated until the last round. Just as the twelfth round was drawing to a close, Powers slipped again, and before he could call his god father, TB Joshua, he was on the canvas, dazing the while over.

Many knew the verdict of the bout before the three judges handed over their scorecards to the ring announcer, Nathaniel Attoh; that was how one-sided the bout was.

Ayittey Powers may not have lived up to his pre-bout hype and rant, but certainly it was a fight to watch as the battle for supremacy, and the bragging rights were at stake.

117-109,119-100 and 120-108 scores by the three judges, by a unanimous decision,Bukom Banku was announced winner amidst cheers and singing by his large following.

The bout did not only serve the boxing needs of the fans, it also created an avenue for more proverbs from the Banku side of things, many to be expected on social media soon.

However there was a display of some atrocious commentary by one of the commentators on the night, Amin Lamptey who kept goofing time after time with some really disappointing pronunciations and constructions.

“This bout is going to be a TRAILER in Accra”

“The two rounds were very EXCITED’

“ One more ROUNDS left”

You are the best judge.

In the end the fans had their monies-worth, and one man, Bukom Banku got the bragging right and kept his record of 27 wins intact.Ayittey on the other hand continued his terrible run of results as he suffered his 24^th defeat of his boxing career.

ALL hail the non-title cruiserweight champion, Brima Kamoko!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!