In a high-stakes battle set to unfold at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana, Nigerian boxer Bamidele Lasisi is bracing for a formidable challenge against knockout specialist Luqmaan Patel on Tuesday.
The 33-year-old Lasisi, boasting an unbeaten record in his eight-year career with 17 victories, one draw, and eight knockouts, will vie for the vacant International Boxing Organisation (IBO) world bantamweight title.
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Lasisi’s opponent, the 30-year-old Patel, a British citizen of Indian descent, enters the ring as the heavy favourite, backed by an impressive record of 28 wins, 23 knockouts, one loss, and two draws.
Patel’s amateur achievements include securing a Commonwealth championship in March 2021 by defeating Tanzania’s Thomas Kisaware in Ghana, a historic feat as the first Indian to accomplish such a milestone.
Taking to social media ahead of the bout, Lasisi shared updates on his Instagram page, expressing his anticipation for the IBO world title clash.
“Hello fight fans, I am going to fight for the IBO world title belt on Tuesday. This is part of my dream, and I am ready for this title,” he wrote, emphasizing the significance of the championship in his career aspirations.
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Lasisi’s last knockout victory occurred in 2019 when he secured the WBC International super-flyweight title by defeating Nicaraguan Ricardo Blandon in Dubai.
The upcoming bout against Patel poses a significant challenge for Lasisi, as he aims to add the prestigious IBO world bantamweight title to his list of accomplishments.
As the boxing world eagerly awaits this clash of titans, the Accra Sports Stadium is set to witness an intense showdown between two skilled fighters, each with an eye on victory and championship glory in the highly competitive world of professional boxing.
