In a special ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, offered congratulations and blessings to the recently crowned LBO Intercontinental Featherweight Champion, Stanley Nyantekyi, and his team. During the audience, the revered king commended Nyantekyi’s achievements and encouraged him to maintain discipline and strive for greater titles to elevate the reputation of Ashanti in the world of boxing. The Asantehene also shared words of wisdom with the youth, urging them to focus on productive pursuits and make the most of their time and energy.

Coach Lawrence Carl Lokko and Mr. Gordon Frimpong, instrumental figures in Nyantekyi’s success, expressed their excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to meet the Asantehene. They pledged to transform the landscape of boxing in the Ashanti region and beyond. Coach Lokko, also the Vice President of the United Coach Association, emphasized the importance of investing in boxing for the nation’s success in international competitions.

Mr. Gordon Frimpong, CEO of Osibor Promotions, extended gratitude to the Asantehene and vowed to propel Nyantekyi to global recognition while scouting for emerging talents. The delegation, accompanied by Boxing Commentator Sam Nana Gold and members of the Ghana Boxing Supporters Union, conveyed their appreciation for the royal audience.

Stanley Nyantekyi, known as the ‘Ashanti Warrior,’ secured the LBO belt with a knockout victory over Togolese Komlangan Hounkpatin. He follows in the footsteps of the renowned Ashanti-born boxer Kofi Jantuah. Meanwhile, Mr. Sammy Anim Addo, CEO of Bronx Promotions, celebrated the visit to the Ashanti Region as a strategic move to expand their boxing operations.