In a bold statement, 21-year-old boxer Abubakar Saddick, popularly known as "Ambitious Tilapia," has declared himself the new face of Ghana boxing. As the son of renowned boxer Bukom Banku, Abubakar is confident that he has what it takes to put Ghana back on the boxing map.
Ghana has been struggling to reclaim a major boxing title since Richard Commey lost his IBF lightweight belt to Teofimo Lopez in 2019. However, Abubakar is undaunted by the challenge, stating that he is the best boxer in Ghana and can fill the Bukom Arena several times. He drew parallels between his crowd-pulling ability and that of Dancehall artist Shatta Wale, who has a reputation for filling stadiums despite not having won a BET award.
Abubakar's confidence is rooted in his impressive amateur career, which includes a silver medal win at the Accra 2023 games. He credits his father, Bukom Banku, as his greatest inspiration, stating that he is proud to have won a silver medal, surpassing his father's bronze medal win at the African Games.
Despite having only one professional fight under his belt, Abubakar is brimming with confidence, declaring, "I am the face of Ghana Boxing. I can fill the Bukom Arena several times. I am the best." His statement has sparked interest in the boxing community, with many eager to see if he can live up to his bold claims.
However, Abubakar's growing profile was not enough to secure him a nomination for the SWAG Boxer of the Year award, a snub that has raised eyebrows in the boxing community. Despite this setback, Abubakar remains focused on his goal of becoming a world champion and putting Ghana back on the boxing map.
As the son of a boxing legend, Abubakar has big shoes to fill, but he is confident that he has what it takes to make a name for himself in the boxing world. With his bold declaration and growing confidence, Ambitious Tilapia is definitely one to watch in the world of Ghana boxing.
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