Joseph Commey, the newly crowned UBO Lightweight Champion, and his coach, Ebenezer Adjei, also known as “Killer,” have made a heartfelt plea to their supporters to avoid hooliganism and unnecessary confrontations after boxing events.

Speaking on Omashi TV last Friday, the duo expressed disappointment over incidents of unrest that occurred in Ga Mashie following Commey’s victory against Richmond Ashelley in a thrilling bout for the UBO Lightweight title.

Commey, a silver medalist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and gold medalist at the 2023 African Games, has rapidly risen to prominence. His victory in the IBA special tournament in Ethiopia secured him an opportunity to contest for a title in his first professional match, where he captivated fans with his skill and determination.

Coach Adjei emphasized that boxing is their livelihood, a source of business and entertainment, and urged fans not to tarnish the reputation of Ghanaian boxing. He encouraged those interested in fighting to channel their energy into the sport through proper training.

He credited the success of Black Panthers Gym to a strong work ethic and a relentless desire to excel. Adjei also highlighted his role in training fighters like Ben Ankrah, who defeated Stephen Coffie on the Ayitey Powers bill.

Commey, affectionately called “Jaguar,” dedicated his UBO title to Coach Adjei and the Black Panthers Gym, where he has trained since the age of five. He shared that his ultimate goal is to secure major titles, particularly the WBC belt, and expressed gratitude to Box Office Promotions for providing him the platform to begin his professional journey.

Commey acknowledged his toughest fight so far was against Ashelley due to its professional intensity and named Ryan Garcia as his favorite boxer.

On the same program, WIBF Champion Abigail Quartey expressed gratitude to Coach Adjei, attributing her success to his mentorship. Naa Naa Yarley Achia Bronie, popularly known as “Yarkor Chavez,” a trailblazer in Ghanaian female professional boxing, also appeared to congratulate the champions and inspire female boxers to remain focused and hardworking.