{"id":107831,"date":"2025-12-21T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T00:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=107831"},"modified":"2025-12-21T00:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T00:05:00","slug":"tetteh-defeats-freezy-macbones-in-bite-scarred-title-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=107831","title":{"rendered":"Tetteh defeats Freezy Macbones in bite-scarred title clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>2 Minute, 8 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>Jonathan \u2018Worldwide\u2019 Tetteh pulled off a stunning upset to beat Seth Gyimah (Freezy Macbones) to seize the WBA Africa Light Heavyweight title on Saturday night, in a bout that showcased both brilliance and a bizarre controversy.<\/p>\n<p>The University of Ghana Stadium was transformed into a cauldron of emotion as the \u201cLegacy Rise\u201d bill reached its fever pitch. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jonathan Tetteh is the NEW WBA Africa Light Heavyweight Champion! #RichardsAzeez | Live NOW on DAZN <imgsrc=\"\" alt=\"\u25aa\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> pic.twitter.com\/wNeFoz0Ryk<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) December 20, 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Seated ringside as the Special Guest of Honour was H.E. John Dramani Mahama, whose presence added a layer of national prestige to the historic evening. <\/p>\n<p>The President watched intently as the undercard, organised by his son Sharaf Mahama (CEO of Legacy Rise), delivered a finale that no one in the 10,000-seat arena predicted.<\/p>\n<p>Freezy Macbones, the UK-based boxer, entered the ring as the heavy favourite. However, the 36-year-old appeared burdened by the months of psychological warfare and mind games deployed by his younger rival.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Did Freezy Macbones BITE Jonathan Tetteh? #RichardsAzeez | Live NOW on DAZN <imgsrc=\"\" alt=\"\u25aa\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> pic.twitter.com\/EYKJqQ10OB<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) December 20, 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>From the opening bell, the 25-year-old Tetteh showed zero deference to Macbones\u2019 reputation.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rounds 1-2:<\/strong> Tetteh was sharp and aggressive, using superior hand speed to catch Macbones off guard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rounds 3-6:<\/strong> Experience began to tell. Macbones found his rhythm, punishing Tetteh with snapping jabs and body work that seemed to signal a late-round takeover.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Round 7:<\/strong> Fatigue set in for the challenger, who relied heavily on clinching to survive exchanges.<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The fight\u2019s climax in the eighth and final round took a dark, surreal turn. <\/p>\n<p>Amid a frantic exchange, Tetteh suddenly recoiled and collapsed to the canvas, claiming Macbones had bitten his shoulder in a fit of frustration.<\/p>\n<p>The referee, acting swiftly, deducted points from Macbones for unsportsmanlike conduct. This penalty proved to be the costly decision that swung the narrative.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Freezy Macbones and Jonathan Tetteh go the distance! #RichardsAzeez | Live NOW on DAZN <imgsrc=\"\" alt=\"\u25aa\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> pic.twitter.com\/WmtGWONktJ<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) December 20, 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When the final bell rang, the tension was palpable. With President Mahama and the stadium crowd waiting in hushed silence, the ring announcer delivered the verdict: a unanimous decision for Jonathan Tetteh.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jonathan Tetteh:<\/strong> Remains unbeaten (11-0, 11 KOs).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezy Macbones:<\/strong> Suffers his first career defeat (11-1).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While Tetteh celebrated his ascent to the continental throne, Macbones was left to contemplate a moment of frustration that may have cost him the title. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div class=\"twp-reactions-icons\">\n                \n                <div class=\"twp-reacts-wrap\">\n                    <a react-data=\"be-react-1\" post-id=\"107831\" class=\"be-face-icons un-reacted\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" 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