John Abaja Laryea, known as the “Expensive Boxer,” has vowed to make a lasting impression in boxing as he prepares for his upcoming fight in Florida
This high-profile event features Mexican champions Rey Geovani Vargas (WBC) and Luis Alberto Lopez (IBF).
As the sole African contender among Featherweight boxers worldwide, Laryea is ready to showcase his skills on the international 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.
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.
Currently ranked 14th globally and a two-time WBO African Champion, Laryea expressed gratitude to his managers, Samuel Anim Addo and Peter Khan, for making his international debut possible.
His coach, 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
Nationality: Ghana
Stance: orthodox
Residence: Ghana
Birthplace: 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
