John Abaja Laryea, known as the “Expensive Boxer” and current WBO Africa Featherweight Champion, recently shared his admiration for American boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Terence Crawford. Before heading to Orlando, Laryea revealed in an exclusive interview that he often watches and learns from these undefeated icons, whose careers offer him valuable life and professional lessons beyond those from his own trainer, Coach Carl Lokko, and manager Sammy Anim Addo.

With a perfect record in his first U.S. fight and undefeated in 14 bouts overall, Laryea remains focused on his journey to becoming one of the world’s top boxers. “I am still learning and committed to my training as I pursue greatness,” he said.

Apart from his career ambitions, Laryea expressed a deep connection to the children in his Bukom and Jamestown community, encouraging parents to invest in their children’s futures. Reflecting on his past, Laryea credited Coach Lokko and Sammy Anim Addo with guiding him away from a potentially troubled path, a change he attributes to divine luck and patience. “Rushing leads to crashing,” he advised his Bronx Boxing Club teammates.

He also thanked his international manager, Peter Kahn, for providing essential moral support.