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The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has officially congratulated Ghanaian boxer John Laryea as the Continental Africa Featherweight Champion.
The recognition comes following his impressive victory over Holy Dorgbetor in December 2025 in Accra.
Laryea, who is also nicknamed 'Expensive Boxer', defeated Dorgbetor in an exciting action packed bout at the University of Ghana, Legon Stadium under Sharaf Mahama’s Legacy Rise Sports, making him a triple champion after winning the WBO Africa two times and now adding the IBF.
The IBF congratulated Laryea for achieving the feat while also expressing confidence in his ability to represent the organisation with "honour, distinction and integrity" going forward.
He received an official commendation in a letter released by the IBF dated January 12, 2026.
The letter was signed by Carlos Ortiz, Jr., Vice – Championships Chairman, International Boxing Federation and copied Daryl Peoples, George Martinez and Ben Keilty.
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