About Awusone Yekeni
Born 1983. Awusone Yekeni is a Ghanaian boxer.
Awusone Yekeni (born 23 June 1983) is a Ghanaian amateur boxer best known for winning a bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games at the heavyweight 201 lbs limit.
Career He upset favorite Emmanuel Izonritei in his first bout and beat Scot Steven Simmons before losing the semifinal to local favorite and eventual winner Bradley Michael Pitt in 13:25.
At the Olympic qualifiers he lost to Mohamed Arjaoui and Durodola Olanrewaju and failed in his bid.
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Who is Awusone Yekeni?
Ghanaian boxer
When was Awusone Yekeni born?
Awusone Yekeni was born on 23 June 1983.
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Awusone Yekeni is a boxer.
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Awusone Yekeni is Ghanaian.
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