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Joshua Mensah vs Lukman Bonchaka
Boxing Daily Report from the African Fusion promoted show at Abrankese Stadium, Kumasi, taking place on 20/02/2026: Clearly African Fusion have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily. Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show. Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Viasat 1, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Joshua Mensah (9 - 0) who hails from Kumasi, Ghana and Lukman Bonchaka(12 - 7 - 4) from Accra, Ghana. Mensah weighed in at 160 pounds, while Bonchaka weighed in at 159 pounds and 9 ounces. The referee tonight is Tamarius Ankomah, and the three ringside judges are Vincent Lamptey, Mason Attoh and Otieno Adomah. Round 1: Mensah lands a double jab to his opponents head. Mensah lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs. Mensah walks Bonchaka into a corner. Mensah digs in a right hook to Bonchaka's ribs. Mensah lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body. Bonchaka throws a right hook, but Mensah clinches his opponent. As they grapple, Mensah pushes his forearm into Bonchaka's face. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Mensah. Bonchaka throws a right hook, but Mensah holds on to his opponent. Mensah is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Mensah advances into close range and drives a left uppercut into his opponents body. Mensah clinches his opponent. Mensah leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue. Mensah lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Mensah lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Mensah drives a left hook into Bonchaka's body. Mensah throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook. Mensah lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head. Mensah is on target with a right hook to Bonchaka's ribs. Mensah lands a jab to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Mensah steps inside and connects with a left hook. Mensah is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage. Mensah throws a right hook, but the shot is blocked. Mensah clinches his opponent. Mensah leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue. Mensah feints a cross, and then drives a left hook into his opponents body. Bonchaka hits home with a left hook. Mensah advances into close range and drives a left hook into Bonchaka's body. Mensah manouvers his opponent into a neutral corner. Mensah lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body. Mensah lands a left hook, left uppercut and a right hook to his opponents body. Mensah holds on to his opponent. Mensah is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters. Mensah lands a left uppercut. Mensah ties up his opponent. Mensah leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue. Mensah lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs. Bonchaka steps to the outside. Mensah quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross. Mensah gets on the inside and drives a right uppercut into his opponents body. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Bonchaka's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through. Round 1 Statistics Mensah: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 52 Power Shots Landed: 30 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 37 Body Shots Landed: 24 Bonchaka: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 10 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 10 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 2: Mensah hits home with a cross. Mensah closes the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents liver. Mensah hits home with a right hook. Mensah lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body. Mensah walks his opponent into the corner. Mensah lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Mensah throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Mensah's body. Mensah lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head. Mensah connects with a right hook. Mensah gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head. Mensah lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body. Bonchaka is looking to keep the action on the outside. Mensah lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Mensah lands a jab to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Mensah steps inside and connects with a left hook. Mensah clinches his opponent. Mensah leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue. Mensah quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Bonchaka's liver. Mensah lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs. Bonchaka hits home with a left hook. Bonchaka tries to keep the action at long range. Mensah is on target with a cross. Mensah is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents body. Bonchaka tries to land a jab, but Mensah blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Bonchaka steps to the outside. Mensah is on target with a jab. Mensah drives a left uppercut into Bonchaka's body. Mensah lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs. Bonchaka pivots from in front of his opponent. Bonchaka tries to land a left hook, but Mensah sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body. At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Bonchaka's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more. Bonchaka's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 2 Statistics Mensah: Jabs Thrown: 13 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 47 Power Shots Landed: 28 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 31 Body Shots Landed: 17 Bonchaka: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 3: Mensah lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Mensah gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to Bonchaka's ribcage. Mensah clinches his opponent. Mensah leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Mensah to stop holding. Bonchaka attempts to land a left uppercut, but Mensah dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Mensah lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Mensah pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. He then lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Mensah steps inside. Mensah sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Bonchaka attempts to land a left uppercut, but Mensah blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Mensah advances into close range. Mensah quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Mensah throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Round 3 Statistics Mensah: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 14 Body Shots Landed: 6 Bonchaka: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 15 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 4: Mensah digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage. Mensah tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Mensah lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Bonchaka tries to step out of his opponents range. Mensah lands a double jab to his opponents head. Mensah steps inside and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body. Mensah digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs. Mensah connects with a left hook. Bonchaka is looking to keep his distance. Mensah lands a straight 1 - 2. Mensah sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body. Mensah drives a right hook into his opponents body. Mensah steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents liver. Bonchaka switches the action to the outside. Mensah lands an overhand left, overhand right and a cross to his opponents head. Mensah is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook. Bonchaka steps away from his opponent. Mensah is on target with a cross. Mensah steps inside and digs in a right hook to Bonchaka's ribs. Mensah closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Mensah drives a right hook into Bonchaka's ribs. Mensah steps inside. Mensah sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head. At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Bonchaka's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work. Round 4 Statistics Mensah: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 42 Power Shots Landed: 26 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 28 Body Shots Landed: 14 Bonchaka: Jabs Thrown: 1 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 10 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 10 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 5: Mensah is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Mensah drives a left hook into Bonchaka's liver. Mensah drives a left hook into Bonchaka's liver. Mensah forces Bonchaka to retreat into a corner. Mensah lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head. Mensah lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head. Mensah connects with a left uppercut. Mensah closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head. He then lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body. Mensah advances into close range and digs in a right hook to his opponents body. Mensah lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body. Bonchaka steps away from his opponent. Mensah lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head. Mensah lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head. Mensah lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs. Mensah lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body. Mensah tries to land a left hook, but Bonchaka blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Round 5 Statistics Mensah: Jabs Thrown: 0 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 41 Power Shots Landed: 25 Head Shots Thrown: 13 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 28 Body Shots Landed: 17 Bonchaka: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 15 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 6: Mensah lands a cross. Mensah lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body. Bonchaka lands a jab. Mensah lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Mensah snaps his opponents head back with a sharp jab. Mensah advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body. Mensah hits home with a cross. Bonchaka lands a jab. Mensah advances into close range. Mensah quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body. Mensah lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs. Mensah lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Mensah closes the distance and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs. Mensah tries to land a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook to Mensah's body. Bonchaka sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Mensah is on target with a right uppercut. Mensah gets on the inside. Bonchaka pivots to the side of his opponent. Mensah lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head. Mensah forces Bonchaka to retreat into the corner. Mensah lands a left hook, right uppercut and a left uppercut to his opponents body. Mensah lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents body. Mensah is on target with a left uppercut to Bonchaka's liver. Mensah lands a right hook to the body, a left uppercut to the body and a left uppercut to the head. Mensah throws a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot. Mensah clinches his opponent. Mensah leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Mensah to stop holding. Mensah lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head. Mensah lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head. Round 6 Statistics Mensah: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 51 Power Shots Landed: 34 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 13 Body Shots Thrown: 30 Body Shots Landed: 23 Bonchaka: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 8 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 8 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 7: Mensah is on target with a right hook. Mensah hits home with a left uppercut. Mensah steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body. Mensah closes the distance. Mensah sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Mensah lands two left hooks followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head. Bonchaka switches the action to the outside. Mensah hits home with a cross. Mensah throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Mensah is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Mensah gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to Bonchaka's body. Mensah forces Bonchaka to back into a neutral corner. Mensah digs in a right hook to his opponents body. Bonchaka tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs. Mensah drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribs. Mensah lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head. Mensah drives a left hook into his opponents body. Mensah throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Mensah hits home with a right hook. Mensah tries to land a left uppercut, but Bonchaka blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Mensah lands a right hook. Mensah attempts to land a right hook, but Bonchaka blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Bonchaka steps to the outside. Mensah is on target with a cross. Mensah steps inside and lands a right hook, left uppercut and a right hook to his opponents body. Round 7 Statistics Mensah: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 37 Power Shots Landed: 25 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 13 Body Shots Thrown: 18 Body Shots Landed: 13 Bonchaka: Jabs Thrown: 0 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 18 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 8: Mensah is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook. Mensah lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Mensah holds on to his opponent. Mensah is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee breaks up the clinch and lectures Mensah to stop holding. As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together! The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Bonchaka dabs at his face checking for damage. Bonchaka has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt. That has caused slight swelling around the right eye. Mensah lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs. Mensah advances into close range and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver. Mensah gets on the inside and connects with a left hook. Mensah lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Mensah closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Mensah digs in a right hook to Bonchaka's ribs. Mensah pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Bonchaka's liver. Mensah gets on the inside. Bonchaka throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Bonchaka's ribcage. Mensah quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Bonchaka tries to step out of his opponents range. Mensah lands a cross to his opponents body. Mensah drives a right hook into his opponents body. Mensah steps inside and hits home with a left hook. Mensah steps inside and lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body. Mensah sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body. Mensah steps inside and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body. Mensah gets on the inside and is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body. Mensah lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body. Round 8 Statistics Mensah: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 48 Power Shots Landed: 30 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 34 Body Shots Landed: 21 Bonchaka: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 10 Power Shots Landed: 0 Head Shots Thrown: 13 Head Shots Landed: 0 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 9: Mensah advances into close range. Bonchaka pivots to the left of his opponent. Mensah attempts to land a left hook, but Bonchaka blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Bonchaka tries to keep the action at long range. Bonchaka drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot. Mensah lands a straight 1 - 2. Mensah lands a stiff jab. Mensah lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body. Mensah lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Bonchaka is looking to keep his distance. Mensah lands a cross. Mensah quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and finds the target with a jab. Mensah pivots from in front of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body. Mensah connects with a left hook. Mensah closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body. Bonchaka tries to keep the action at long range. Mensah lands a jab. Mensah lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs. Mensah closes the distance and hits home with a right hook. Bonchaka tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Mensah advances into close range and hits home with a right uppercut. Mensah lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body. Mensah is on target with a cross to Bonchaka's body. Round 9 Statistics Mensah: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 7 Power Shots Thrown: 32 Power Shots Landed: 21 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 17 Body Shots Thrown: 21 Body Shots Landed: 11 Bonchaka: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 5 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 7 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 10: Mensah lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Mensah gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body. Mensah manouvers his opponent onto the ropes. Mensah is on target with a right uppercut to Bonchaka's ribs. Mensah attempts to land a left uppercut, but Bonchaka blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Mensah gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body. He follows up the attack and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Bonchaka is looking to keep the action on the outside. Mensah finds the target with a stiff jab. Mensah throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook. Mensah lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Bonchaka tries to step out of his opponents range. Mensah finds the target with a jab. Mensah pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head. Mensah lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs. Mensah is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body. Mensah hits home with an overhand right. Mensah is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body. Mensah lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head. Round 10 Statistics Mensah: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 34 Power Shots Landed: 22 Head Shots Thrown: 18 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 21 Body Shots Landed: 16 Bonchaka: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 9 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 10 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 4 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Final Scorecards: 100 - 90 100 - 90 100 - 90 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Kumasi, Ghana.... Joshua Mensah Fight Statistics Mensah: Total Punches Thrown: 466 Total Punches Landed: 279 Total Head Shots Thrown: 204 Total Head Shots Landed: 117 Total Body Shots Thrown: 262 Total Body Shots Landed: 162 Total Power Shots Thrown: 409 Total Power Shots Landed: 253 Total Jabs Thrown: 57 Total Jabs Landed: 26 Bonchaka: Total Punches Thrown: 157 Total Punches Landed: 20 Total Head Shots Thrown: 127 Total Head Shots Landed: 18 Total Body Shots Thrown: 30 Total Body Shots Landed: 2 Total Power Shots Thrown: 126 Total Power Shots Landed: 15 Total Jabs Thrown: 31 Total Jabs Landed: 5