Ghanaian boxer Seth 'Freezy Macbones' Gyimah, 37, has won the WBO Africa Light Heavyweight title with a majority decision victory over Nigeria's Goddy 'Zodsolo' Appah in Lagos. The bout, dubbed 'Chaos in the Ring,' took place on October 1, 2026, as part of Nigeria's 65th Independence Day celebrations. Gyimah dropped Appah in the opening round and never let him fully recover, securing the win.
Gyimah started the fight aggressively, overwhelming Appah with powerful punches that sent the Nigerian to the canvas in round one. He carried the momentum through the second and third rounds, consistently landing cleaner shots and controlling the pace of the contest. Appah was forced onto the back foot due to Gyimah's movement and accuracy.
Although the contest was not entirely one-sided, Appah found his footing in the middle rounds and mounted a spirited comeback in front of his home crowd. Gyimah appeared to tire slightly, giving Appah his best spell of the fight. However, Gyimah stayed composed and regained control in the closing rounds, finishing strongly enough to convince the judges after ten rounds of action.
The victory adds to a recent run of continental success for Ghanaian boxers, giving the sport fresh momentum back home. For Gyimah, the WBO Africa crown marks a significant milestone in his professional career and cements his standing as one of Ghana's leading fighters in the light heavyweight division.
The loss was a disappointing outcome for Appah, who had entered the bout as the home favourite during Nigeria's independence celebrations. Gyimah's win is expected to raise his profile and world ranking, potentially opening the door to bigger fights on the continental and international stage.
According to reports, Gyimah is expected to return to the ring in December 2026, with a possible title defence against another Nigerian opponent reportedly in discussion. No further details on the date, venue, or opponent have been confirmed.
The WBO Africa title is a continental belt sanctioned by the World Boxing Organization, serving as a regional stepping stone toward world title contention. Winning it typically raises a boxer's profile and world ranking, potentially leading to more significant opportunities in the sport.
Key points
- Gyimah's victory marks a significant milestone in his professional career, cementing his standing as one of Ghana's leading fighters in the light heavyweight division.
- The WBO Africa title win is expected to raise Gyimah's profile and world ranking, potentially opening the door to bigger fights on the continental and international stage.
- Gyimah's next fight is expected to take place in December 2026, with a possible title defence against another Nigerian opponent reportedly in discussion.
