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\"John play video<\/span>John Laryea defeated Nicaraguan fighter Alexander Mejia<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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John Laryea is a rising Ghanaian boxing star who has gained recognition following his triumph over Nicaraguan boxer Alexander Mejia in the United States of America.<\/p>\n

The bout, held on November 1, 2024, at Caribe Royale Orlando, marked his first international fight, and he rose to the occasion, securing a unanimous decision victory.<\/p>\n

With this win, the James Town-based boxer now boasts an impressive professional record of 15 fights: 14 wins, including 11 by knockout, and 1 draw.<\/p>\n

On this episode of GhanaWeb’s Sports Check, host Emmanuel Enin sat down with the two-time WBO African Featherweight champion to discuss his journey so far.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the challenges of his young career, Laryea revealed that he left home at the age of nine to pursue his dream of becoming a boxer.<\/p>\n

He expressed gratitude to his trainer, Lawrence Carl Lokko, and his manager, Samuel Anim Addo, for their unwavering support and investment in his career.<\/p>\n

Laryea also spoke about his boxing idols and shared how his recent international victory has earned him the full support of his parents.<\/p>\n

Watch Sports Check with John Laryea below:<\/b><\/p>\n