Samuel Takyi Set for Lagos Showdown Against Uganda’s Henry Oteba

Ghanaian boxing sensation Samuel “Ring Warrior” Takyi is gearing up for his next professional bout, a highly anticipated lightweight clash against undefeated Ugandan Henry Oteba. 

The fight is scheduled for April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.

Takyi, a 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boasting a perfect record of seven wins, all by knockout [7-0, 7 KOs], will be looking to maintain his impressive momentum.

The 24-year-old started 2025 with a victory over Togolese fighter Komlangan Hounkpatin, building on an unblemished record from the previous year.

Speaking after the announcement, Takyi exuded confidence “This isn’t just a fight; it’s my passion, my journey, and my chance to show everything I’ve been working for,” he said. “Ghana, Nigeria, and the world—I’m coming ready for war.”

His opponent, the 19-year-old Oteba, also holds an unblemished record since making his professional debut in June 2024 with six wins, five of them coming by way of knockout [6-0, 5 KOs].

This upcoming contest marks Oteba’s first time fighting outside of Uganda, adding an extra layer of intrigue as he aims to hand the highly rated Takyi his first professional defeat.

Dubbed “Chaos in the Ring”, the event is being promoted by Balmoral Group Promotion and Game Rush, in collaboration with BankHead Promotion.

Takyi expressed his gratitude to the organisers, saying, “Huge respect to Balmoral Group Promotion, Gamerush, and Bankhead Promotion for making this happen.”

Boxing fans across Ghana, Uganda, and Nigeria are eagerly anticipating this battle of undefeated lightweight prospects.

The fight promises an explosive encounter as both Takyi and Oteba look to prove their credentials on the international stage.