On December 20, 2025, at the Legon Sports Stadium (University of Ghana Sports Stadium) in Accra, Ghana—marking Matchroom Boxing’s inaugural event in Africa—Ghanaian light heavyweight Jonathan “Worldwide” Tetteh (now 11-0, 10 KOs) defeated previously undefeated UK-based Ghanaian Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah (now 11-1, 10 KOs) by unanimous decision to claim the vacant WBA Africa light heavyweight title.
The judges scored it widely: 80-73, 78-74, and 77-75 in Tetteh’s favor after eight intense rounds. The co-main event on the card, headlined by Craig Richards’ 12th-round KO of Dan Azeez, delivered a wild, action-packed slugfest between two former Ghana national amateur teammates from the Black Bombers, turned bitter rivals.
Pre-fight tensions had boiled over repeatedly. Heated confrontations occurred at Kotoka International Airport upon Macbones’ arrival from the UK, and again during a promotional face-off at Black Star Square on December 17, 2025, where security had to intervene.
Both fighters entered with perfect records and knockout-heavy styles—Tetteh at 10-0 (10 KOs) and Macbones at 11-0 (10 KOs)—promising fireworks in front of a passionate home crowd.
The fight lived up to the hype as a chaotic brawl. The younger Tetteh (25) started aggressively, using sharp pressure and speed to dominate the early rounds and frustrate the 36-year-old Macbones. As the bout progressed, Macbones rallied with body work and experience, shifting momentum in the middle rounds.
Controversy erupted late when, during a frantic clinch, Tetteh suddenly recoiled and dropped to the canvas, claiming Macbones bit his shoulder. The referee deducted a point from Macbones for unsportsmanlike conduct (or fouling, depending on reports), a penalty that proved decisive on the close scorecards.
Many observers described it as a “wild bite” reminiscent of infamous incidents like Mike Tyson’s with Evander Holyfield, sparking immediate debate—some called it clear frustration from Macbones, while others questioned if it was exaggerated or accidental.
Post-fight reactions in Ghana shock at Macbones’ first loss, calls for a rematch, and memes about the biting. Supporters encouraged Macbones to rise from the defeat, viewing it as a learning experience, while Tetteh celebrated the upset as a psychological and tactical victory after months of mind games and trash talk.
The event overall thrilled fans, showcasing Ghanaian talent on a global stage streamed live on DAZN, and highlighted the growing prominence of boxing in Africa. Tetteh’s composure and power ultimately secured him the belt, keeping his knockout streak intact in spirit despite going the distance.