Ghanaian UK-based boxer Ekow Essuman knocked out English welterweight champion Owen Cooper in a welterweight bout in Birmingham, England, on Saturday, July 21, 2024.
It was a tight contest that lasted 10 rounds, with Essuman knocking out Cooper with some astonishing punches and a left-hand hook.
The win took Essuman's record to 20 wins and 1 defeat, while the knockout added to his tally of 7 KOs.
Meanwhile, Cooper recorded the first defeat of his career. He held a 10-0 record with 4 knockouts before the bout.
Essuman is a former British, Commonwealth, and IBF European kingpin. He lost all his belts following a defeat to Harry Scarff.
Cooper, 23, is a WBO European championship title holder ranked 10th.
Watch the moment Ekow knocked out Cooper below:
Absolutely incredible from @ee_engine 💣
— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) July 20, 2024
Ekow Essuman knocks out Owen Cooper with a wicked left hook in the tenth & final round... wow!#Magnificent7 | #HeaneyPauls2 pic.twitter.com/kXsBQ0xC0p
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