The late former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Bantamweight Champion, Alfred Kotey aka ‘Cobra’ will be buried on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Bronx, New York, USA.
The 52 year-old boxing wizard was one Ghana's finest boxers. He represented the country at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.
The 52 year-old boxing wizard was one Ghana's finest boxers. He represented the country at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.
He defeated Rafael DelValle of Puerto Rico on 30th July 1994 to win the WBO title in London. He also won the Commonwealth, World Boxing Federation (WBF) Inter Continental Lightweight titles.
Alfred Kotey’s demise happened on Tuesday, June 30, in the United States.
Reports indicate Ghana’s fifth world title winner had been unwell and on life support for some months until his death.
He left behind a wife and four children; Derrick, Darius, Darling and Deborah
Burial Service and Funeral Rites in Ghana take place at the Bukom Boxing Arena, the same day, Saturday, at 12 :30pm.
All sympathizers are welcome, however Covid-19 safety measures would be in place.
Alfred Kotey’s demise happened on Tuesday, June 30, in the United States.
Reports indicate Ghana’s fifth world title winner had been unwell and on life support for some months until his death.
He left behind a wife and four children; Derrick, Darius, Darling and Deborah
Burial Service and Funeral Rites in Ghana take place at the Bukom Boxing Arena, the same day, Saturday, at 12 :30pm.
All sympathizers are welcome, however Covid-19 safety measures would be in place.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
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