Accra (Greater Accra) 11 Feb '99

The Sports Supporters of Ghana (SSOG) today assured Ike "Bazooka" Quartey former World Boxing Association (WBA) champion of their support for him in his Superwelter weight boxing title fight against the American champion, Oscar De La Hoya on Sunday, February 14 in Las Vegas, United States. In a message sent through the Ghana Embassy in the U.S, the supporters said they were confident that once again, Ghana, through Ike, would have the opportunity to reinforce her position as the best boxing nation in Africa. "We are confident that by his grace you will surmount this challenge and attain victory over De La Hoya", they said.