A peculiar incident at the recent Battle of the Beasts boxing event, held at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, June 14, 2025, has ignited a fervent discussion on social media. Boxer Joseph Sackey, who entered the ring wearing shorts emblazoned with a sticker of popular preacher Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, suffered a fifth-round knockout defeat to Abdul Khan, drawing widespread reactions.
The arena was buzzing with anticipation for the bout, but as the fight unfolded and Sackey, clad in his distinctive blue shorts, succumbed to Khan’s punches, attention quickly shifted to the visible sticker. This led to a flurry of online speculation, with many netizens suggesting that the boxer might have been relying more on spiritual protection than on dedicated physical training.
Critics were swift to weigh in, with one user commenting, “This is about more training, getting better and getting ready for the fight, not praying to God or just stickers.” Another individual humorously, yet pointedly, remarked on the nature of the defeat: “No be say he lost the fight ooo, there was no fight. Ebi beating soorrn,” implying a one-sided contest.
Beyond the immediate reactions, the incident prompted a broader discussion among social media users, with many calling on athletes to prioritize rigorous preparation and hard work over perceived spiritual shortcuts or external symbols. The debate highlights the intersection of faith, performance, and public perception in sports.
The Battle of the Beasts event was organized by Legacy Rise Sports, an entity led by Sharaf Mahama, in collaboration with former world boxing champion Amir Khan. Despite the controversy surrounding Sackey’s attire, the event itself brought significant boxing action to a packed arena.
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