Worldwide stuns Freezy Macbones to win WBA Africa Light Heavyweight Title in controversial Legon clash
Jonathan Tetteh produced a career-defining performance to defeat Seth Gyimah, popularly known as Freezy Macbones, by unanimous decision and capture the WBA Africa light heavyweight title at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
The eight-round contest, staged on the Legacy Rise Sports bill in partnership with Matchroom Boxing Promotions, delivered high drama and controversy, ending in an unexpected outcome before an estimated crowd of 10,000 at the Legon venue.
At just 25, Tetteh preserved his unbeaten record, improving to 11 wins from 11 fights, while handing the 36-year-old Macbones the first loss of his professional career and snapping his 11-fight unbeaten run.
President John Dramani Mahama was present as a special guest of honour, watching ringside as his son, Sharaf Mahama, CEO of Legacy Rise, led the promotion of the landmark event.
Tetteh set the tone early, dominating the opening two rounds with sharper hand speed and relentless pressure. Macbones, however, drew on his experience in rounds three to six, finding success with well-timed jabs and punishing body shots to swing the momentum in his favour.
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By the seventh round, fatigue began to show in Tetteh’s work, forcing him to clinch repeatedly as Macbones pressed forward in search of a decisive breakthrough.
The fight took a dramatic turn in the final round when Tetteh went down, claiming he had been bitten on the shoulder during an exchange.
After consultation, the referee penalised Macbones for unsportsmanlike conduct, a decision that sparked heated debate among fans.
Footage aired by DAZN, the official broadcaster, quickly circulated on social media, fuelling widespread controversy.
When the final bell sounded, all three judges scored the bout in favour of Tetteh. In what was a tightly contested fight, the point deduction proved pivotal, denying Macbones what could have been a different outcome.
The UK-based Ghanaian had entered the ring as the clear favourite after years of consistent performances.
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The rivalry between the two fighters had been intense in the build-up. Tetteh confronted Macbones on his arrival at Kotoka International Airport from Europe, and tensions flared again during the official face-off at Black Star Square on December 17.
Both boxers tipped the scales at 174.7 pounds at the weigh-in on December 19. The stacked undercard featured several title bouts, including Theophilus Allotey’s challenge for the WBO Global super flyweight title against Jayr Raquinel of the Philippines.
The international headline attraction saw Craig Richards square off with Dan Azeez in a light heavyweight showdown.
Tetteh, a former Ghana international who competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers, already holds the national super middleweight title and now adds the WBA Africa crown to his résumé.
Macbones, who began his career in the United Kingdom before relocating to Ghana, had previously withdrawn from a planned 2024 national title clash with Tetteh and later pulled out of an IBO Continental title fight in October due to a shoulder injury.
Despite the controversy, the night belonged to Tetteh, who emerged from Legon with his unbeaten record intact and a major continental title around his waist.
