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Ghana loses boxing great, GBA, WBO pay tribute

The Ghana Boxing Authority has described as ‘sad and unfortunate’ news of the passing of Ghanaian boxing great Alfred Kotey.

Kotey’s demise according to reports occurred on Tuesday, June 30 in the United States.

Unconfirmed reports indicate Ghana’s fifth world title winner had been unwell for some months now and was on life support until his death.

The spokesperson of the GBA, Sammy Heywood Okine told www.ghanaweb.com his outfit was saddened by the development.

He described him as a well-mannered boxer who at his peak shied away from controversy.

“The whole GBA is very sad that death has laid its icy hands on Alfred Kotey. Our president said he is the first of our world title winners to die and that’s a huge disappointment. I knew him personally and he was a cool guy who did not like trouble”, he said.

The President of the GBA said “Sad news indeed. The very first of all our world champions to pass on. Alfred rest in peace”

Yoofi Boham Yoofi, a boxing consultant who confirmed his death said, “It’s true as yesterday, the doctor invited Coach Kwame Asante to come over today. He was on life support and had already been declared brain dead. This morning, Wonder Tackie told me that the life-support had been removed”.

Kotey is the first Ghanaian to win a WBO world title, a feat he achieved in 1994 against Rafael Del Valle of Puerto Rico.

WBO has also in a tweet paid tribute to the boxer who was widely known as Cobra.

Prior to becoming a professional fighter, Kotey competed at the 1988 Olympic Games.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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