Amateur sensation Cann Neequaye, son of Ghana Boxing Authority President Abraham Kotei Neequaye came up against UK based Ghanaian amateur Abdul Mateen Gariba.
The pair clashed in a contest for The LBO Youth Title at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Fight Night 11 of The Deluxy Professional Boxing League.
Cann, who is also a student of the prestigious Accra Academy , was the toast of fans as he displayed blistering hand speed and ferocious power.
But Abdul Mateen Gariba was no slob, he stood his grounds and gave Cann Neequaye a run for his money. Having brought along a huge entourage from Birmingham, UK into the arena, he wasn’t going to let them down. He exhibited finesse and won the hearts of many; earning plaudits by the end of the encounter.
The bout was declared a draw but the two young warriors showed a glimpse of a bright future and left an indelible impression on the minds of boxing lovers.
It is expected that Neequaye would also travel to the UK for a rematch soon.
