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25th March 2024 3:24:59 PM
1 min readBy: Phoebe Martekie Doku

A viral video circulating on social media, Abubakar Kamoko, commonly known as Ambitious Tilapia and the son of boxing legend Braimah Isaac Kamoko (Bukom Banku), has addressed the media regarding his loss at the 2023 African Games.The video captures Ambitious Tilapia explaining the various factors that contributed to his defeat in the competition.
According to Ambitious Tilapia, several unforeseen challenges played a significant role in his loss.He specifically mentioned fatigue and illness as two key factors that weakened his performance during the games.The boxer revealed that he had to fight a day before his next scheduled bout, which occurred the following day.This quick turnaround left him physically unprepared compared to his opponents.
"I was not feeling well, I was given medicine to help me recover, but it didn't work," Ambitious Tilapia stated during the media address."The previous day I fought, I did not anticipate I would be fighting the next round the next day, so I wasn't well-prepared like the others."
Despite his best efforts, Ambitious Tilapia had to settle for a silver medal in the 2023 African Games.His candid explanation sheds light on the challenges faced by athletes competing at such high-stakes events, where physical and mental readiness can significantly impact their performance and outcomes.
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