Ghanaian boxer Seth Gyimah, known professionally as Freezy Macbones, has captured the WBO Africa Light Heavyweight title after outpointing Nigerian challenger Godday Appah in a unanimous decision on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The championship contest formed part of the "Chaos in the Ring" event, organised by Balmoral Group at The Balmoral venue in Lagos to mark Nigeria's Independence Day celebrations.
Macbones faced home favourite Godday 'Zodsolo' Appah at The Balmoral in Lagos during the 'Chaos in the Ring' Independence Day event. All three judges scored the bout in favour of the Ghanaian, handing him the most significant title of his professional career. Competing in front of a partisan crowd that had rallied behind their countryman, Macbones maintained his composure throughout the bout and controlled enough of the action to earn the nod from all three ringside judges.
Appah, widely known by his ring name "Zodsolo," entered the contest as the home favourite and sought to claim the WBO Africa belt on one of Nigeria's most celebrated national occasions, but the Ghanaian's performance proved too measured and too consistent to overcome. The result represents one of the most significant achievements of Macbones' career to date and cements his status as a genuine contender on the African light heavyweight circuit.
According to BoxRec, Macbones has a record of 13 victories in 14 bouts, losing just once in his boxing career. A continental title that opens new doors, the WBO Africa Light Heavyweight title adds considerable weight to Macbones' professional profile and could attract the attention of promoters seeking opponents at a higher level.
Having secured the title on foreign soil, against a local crowd and a determined home fighter, the victory carries an added significance that few victories in the sport can replicate. For Ghanaian boxing supporters, the triumph offers another reason for national pride, with Macbones becoming the latest fighter from the country to claim continental honours in the professional ranks.
Freezy Macbones' achievement comes on the heels of his personal life, as YEN.com.gh earlier reported that the Ghanaian boxer celebrated the arrival of his second child with his partner, Helen Defrance, in November 2025. The boxer shared heartwarming photos of Helen resting in bed with their newborn, recalling the joy of welcoming their first child.
The WBO Africa Light Heavyweight title win is a milestone in Macbones' career, marking a significant step up in his professional journey. As a CAF-accredited journalist, Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe, who covered the event, noted that Macbones' victory is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
Key points
- Freezy Macbones defeats Nigerian rival Godday Appah to become WBO Africa Light Heavyweight champion
- Macbones secured the title on foreign soil, against a local crowd and a determined home fighter
- The victory adds considerable weight to Macbones' professional profile and could attract the attention of promoters seeking opponents at a higher level
