Bukom Banku, whose real name is Briamah Kamoko, showed his support for his son, Ambitious Tilapia, moments before his semi-final boxing match against a Congolese opponent, which he won controversially.
The retired boxer entered the Bukom boxing arena with flair, encouraging his son to persevere and bring home a gold medal for Ghana.
As the fight commenced, Ambitious Kamako, also known as Abu Kamako, secured a narrow victory. Tilapia began the match strongly, landing impressive punches, while his opponent, Nathan, struggled to make an impact.
Despite gaining a significant lead in the first two rounds, Tilapia’s energy waned, forcing him to rely on the ropes to evade Nlandu’s relentless attacks.
At times, Tilapia had to clinch his opponent to catch his breath and avoid being knocked out. In a desperate move, the Ghanaian boxer even forced Nlandu to the ground.
Following the final bell, Tilapia lay in the ring briefly before entertaining the crowd with his signature dance moves. He is now set to compete for a gold medal in the final match scheduled for Friday, March 22, 2024.
During a previous interview, Bukom Banku, who won a bronze medal at the 1999 African Games in South Africa, expressed his desire for his son to surpass his achievements.
“If in 1999 I won bronze, then my son Abu Kamoko can do more than that and win gold for Ghana,” Bukom Banku told GhOne TV, as quoted by Ghanaweb.
“Bronze is a local medal, but at my time, we had good boxers, and it was my first time going to South Africa so that put some fear in me,”
“This time, I don’t fear anyone, and I have told Abu Kamoko not to fear anyone in boxing because boxing is his father’s work. I pray Abu Kamoko wins gold for Ghanaians for the longevity of Kamokos.”
