Ghanaian boxer Seth Gyimah, known as Freezy Macbones, has won the WBO Africa Light Heavyweight title by defeating Nigeria's Godday "Zodsolo" Appah in a unanimous decision. The fight took place on October 1, 2026, at The Balmoral in Lagos, Nigeria, as part of the "Chaos in the Ring" event organized to mark Nigeria's Independence Day celebrations. Macbones controlled the contest well, earning victory from all three ringside judges.
The win marks a significant achievement in Macbones' career, improving his record to 13 wins from 14 professional bouts, with only one loss. According to BoxRec, this victory is considered one of the toughest ways to claim a belt, as Macbones won on an opponent's home turf with local crowd support firmly behind Appah. The Ghanaian boxer's composed and consistent approach in the ring secured him the title.
The WBO Africa Light Heavyweight title is a regional championship sanctioned under the World Boxing Organization, one of boxing's major governing bodies. This title serves as a stepping stone for boxers hoping to attract bigger promotional interest and move up the rankings toward world-level fights. Macbones' win adds his name to the list of Ghanaian fighters who have claimed regional honors in the professional ranks.
For Ghanaian boxing followers, the result is notable not just for the title itself but for the manner in which it was won — on Nigerian soil, on an occasion built around Nigerian pride, with the judges unanimously siding with the visiting fighter. This victory could open the door to higher-profile bouts for Macbones going forward.
Macbones' achievement is also significant for his personal life, as he and his partner, Helen Defrance, welcomed their second child in November 2025. The boxer shared this personal milestone publicly before returning to action for the title fight.
The sources do not provide information on when or against whom Macbones might next defend his new title, nor whether a rematch with Appah has been discussed. No date has been given for his next outing.
The victory was reported by Yen, which noted that Macbones' win is a career-defining moment for the Ghanaian boxer. The WBO Africa title is a significant achievement for Macbones, and his name is now among Ghanaian fighters who have claimed regional honors in the professional ranks.
Key points
- Freezy Macbones won the WBO Africa Light Heavyweight title by defeating Godday Appah in a unanimous decision in Lagos, Nigeria.
- The victory marks a significant achievement in Macbones' career, improving his record to 13 wins from 14 professional bouts.
- The win could open the door to higher-profile bouts for Macbones going forward.
