Ghanaian-British boxer Freezy Macbones has won the WBO African Light Heavyweight title after defeating Nigerian boxer Godday “Zodsolo” Appah at the Chaos in the Ring event in Lagos.
The highly anticipated professional boxing contest took place at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, with Macbones securing the championship after 10 rounds.
Freezy Macbones Defeats Godday Appah
The Freezy Macbones and Godday Appah fight was one of the major professional boxing attractions at Chaos in the Ring.
Macbones entered the contest looking to claim the WBO African Light Heavyweight Championship, while Appah was attempting to defend his position on home soil.
After 10 rounds, the Ghanaian-British fighter was awarded the victory by unanimous decision.
The judges scored the contest 95-93, 95-93 and 94-94, giving Macbones the championship.
Freezy Macbones Claims WBO African Title
The victory gave Freezy Macbones the WBO African Light Heavyweight title and added another major achievement to his professional boxing career.
The result also made him one of the biggest winners from the Chaos in the Ring event, which combined professional boxing with celebrity contests involving Nigerian entertainers.
The championship bout attracted considerable attention because it brought together fighters from Ghana and Nigeria in a major African boxing contest.
Macbones Wins After 10 Rounds
Unlike the celebrity contests earlier on the card, the Macbones-Appah fight went the full distance.
Both fighters were required to maintain their pace and discipline throughout the 10-round contest.
At the end of the fight, the judges gave Macbones enough points to secure the unanimous-decision victory.
The result meant Appah lost his WBO African title on home soil, while Macbones left Lagos as the new champion.
Chaos in the Ring Draws Attention in Lagos
The professional championship fight was part of the larger Chaos in the Ring event.
The programme also featured celebrity boxing bouts involving some of Nigeria’s biggest entertainment personalities.
Big Brother Naija winner Phyna defeated Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing, while content creator Carter Efe defeated Speed Darlington.
Those celebrity contests generated significant attention online, while the Macbones-Appah fight provided the professional boxing headline.
Phyna and Carter Efe Also Win
Phyna emerged victorious against Nkechi Blessing in the female celebrity boxing contest.
The reality television star stopped the actress in the fourth round and reportedly received a ₦50 million prize.
Carter Efe also defeated rapper Speed Darlington in another celebrity bout.
The combination of professional boxing and entertainment helped make Chaos in the Ring one of the major events discussed in Nigerian entertainment and sports coverage.
Who Is Freezy Macbones?
Freezy Macbones is the boxing name of Ghanaian-British fighter Seth Gyimah.
He has built a following through his boxing career and social media presence and has become one of the recognisable African fighters competing internationally.
His victory in Lagos adds another significant title to his career and gives him a new platform in the African boxing scene.
What the Victory Means for Macbones
Winning the WBO African title gives Macbones another opportunity to build his reputation in the light heavyweight division.
The victory also came in a major African boxing market, with the contest taking place in Lagos against a Nigerian opponent.
For Appah, the result represents a setback after losing the championship in front of a home crowd.
For Macbones, however, the night ended with a new belt and another important professional victory.
Freezy Macbones Leaves Lagos With New Title
The Freezy Macbones victory was one of the biggest professional boxing moments from the Chaos in the Ring event.
After 10 rounds, the judges awarded him the unanimous decision over Godday Appah, making him the new WBO African Light Heavyweight champion.
While the celebrity bouts dominated much of the social media conversation surrounding the event, Macbones’ championship victory gave the night a significant professional boxing result.
The Ghanaian-British boxer now leaves Lagos with the WBO African title and a major win to add to his career record.