Two-time WBO African champion John Abaja John, known as “Expensive Boxer” Laryea, made a bold statement ahead of his upcoming fight on the undercard of the main event, the “WBA Title” bout in the United States.
This major event brings together Mexican champions Rey Geovani Vargas (WBC) and Luis Alberto Lopez (IBF). As the only African contender in the global Featherweight division, Laryea is set to display his talent on the world stage.
Scheduled for May 31, 2024, under the Boxlab Promotion, the ‘Expensive Boxer’ aims to extend his undefeated streak to 15-0 in his inaugural international match.
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Boasting an impressive 10 knockout victories to his name, the 23-year-old is eager to represent both himself and his homeland, Ghana, with pride, under the guidance of renowned trainer Carl Lokko.
In an interview with the Warm Up+ Sports Show on TV3, Laryea confidently stated, “My name will be on everyone’s lips in the boxing world after my debut fight in Florida.
Currently ranked 14th globally and a two-time WBO African Champion, Laryea expressed gratitude to his managers, Mr. Samuel Anim Addo and Mr. Peter Khan, for making his international debut possible.
His coach, Mr. Lawrence Carl Lokko, also the 1st Vice President of the United Boxing Coaches Association of Ghana, highlighted Laryea’s potential and the positive impact of this exposure on his journey towards the world title.
Profile of John Abaja Laryea, known as the “Expensive Boxer,”
Box-pro division: Feather
Rating #82 / 1,556
#1 / 24
Bouts: 14
Rounds: 67
KOs: 84.62%
Career : 2018-2023
Debut : 2018-10-20
ID# : 858405
Sex : male
Alias: Expensive Boxer
Age : 23
Stance : orthodox
Residence : Ghana
Birth place :Ghana
Followers :35
Box-pro : 15 bouts
2024-05-31 TBA VS
2023-12-30 Isaac Dowuona 9 3 0 W-TKO
2023-10-07 Gabriel Odoi Laryea 21 6 4 W-TKO
2023-04-30 Solomon Martey 13 1 1 W-TKO
2022-03-06 George Krampah 14 5 0 W-KO
2021-07-30 Sebastianus
Natanael 14 2 0 W-TKO
2021-03-06 Kamarudeen Boyefio 11 8 0 W-RTD
2020-03-07 Mustapha Appiah 2 1 0 W-TKO
2020-02-01 Emmanuel Allotey* 5 38 0 W-KO
2019-08-09 Ezekiel Annan 7 5 1 D-SD
2019-06-13 Hope Bedi 1 15 0 W-RTD
2019-03-06 Issifu Sulley 0 1 0 W-UD
2019-02-01 Hope Bedi 1 14 0 W-TKO
2018-11-09 Saidu Amadu 5 29 0 W-UD
2018-10-20 Emmanuel Laryea 0 7 0 W-KO
Source: Accra Sports News
Last Updated on March 21, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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