BOXING: NEW DAWN FOR GHANA BOXING AS AWINONGYA Jr. EMERGES AS NUMBER ONE BOXER AMONG TOP SIX UNDER-20 AMATEUR BOXERS IN THE USA

BOXING: NEW DAWN FOR GHANA BOXING AS AWINONGYA Jr. EMERGES AS NUMBER ONE BOXER AMONG TOP SIX UNDER-20 AMATEUR BOXERS IN THE USA


Ghana boxing is likely to get another boxing sensation for the future as USA born-Ghanauan seems to be following in the footsteps of the likes of Ike ‘Bazooka’ Quartey and the great Azumah Nelson.

Joseph Jojo Awinongya Jr, a 16-year-old American born with Ghanaian decent from Illinois, has risen to the top as the number one boxer in the United States among the top six under-20 amateur boxers. This remarkable achievement was unveiled in a video titled “Top 6 Best under 20 amateur boxers in the United States.”-IP Combat


Awinongya Jr. whose boxing style and IQ is often compared to Terrance Crawford, Floyd Mayweather and Andre Ward recently asserted his dominance in the ring at the USA Boxing Nationals held at the Cajundome, in Lafayette, Louisiana, in December.

The 165 lb youth division witnessed an inspiring display of skill and determination as Awinongya Jr secured a resounding victory over a strong and formidable opponent Damian Banuelos, making him a 20x National Champion and gaining him a spot on the United States Boxing Youth Travel Team.


Looking into the future, Awinongya who can either represent Ghana or the USA will now set his sights on the grand stage of the 2028 Olympics, aspiring to represent the nation with his unparalleled boxing prowess.
Additionally, he gears up for the Youth World Tournament in Germany slated for 2024, aiming to etch his name further in boxing history.”


Joseph Awinongya Jr who aspires to become a boxing great and a world champion in the future has now become a target for most American boxing promoters.

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