Richards Knocks Out Azeez as Historic Boxing Night Lights Up UG Stadium
Legacy Rise Sports, in collaboration with Matchroom Boxing, delivered a landmark boxing spectacle at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon on Saturday in 20th December 2025, producing a night packed with elite action and memorable moments. While several fighters impressed, the standout bout was an intense grudge clash between former South London sparring partners Daan Azeez and Craig Richards, where Richards emerged victorious with a dramatic 12th-round stoppage to claim the vacant IBF International light heavyweight crown after a tightly contested opening half of the fight. On the undercard, Ghanaian light heavyweight Jonathan Tetteh, known as “Worldwide,” outboxed Freezy Macbones over the distance to extend his unbeaten run, in a rivalry rooted in their battle for a lone Olympic spot with the Black Bombers, a bout made even more heated by controversial moments inside the ring. Featherweight star John Laryea delivered one of the most thrilling performances of the night, combining power and precision to stop Holy Dorgbetor in the seventh round and secure the IBF Continental Africa title, marking his second reign as champion. Elsewhere, Theophilous Kpakpo Allotey captured the vacant WBO Global super flyweight belt via a unanimous points decision over Jayr Raquinel, Ibrahima Diallo remained unbeaten as he earned the IBF International super welterweight title against Sampson Segbedzi, and India’s Nishant Dev continued his rise with a fourth-round stoppage in the lone welterweight contest. The action was rounded off by emphatic early wins for Leo Atang in the heavyweight division and Sedem Ama, capping a well-paced, high-quality event that showcased both local and international boxing talent with clarity, intensity, and competitive balance throughout.
