Joseph Awinongya Jr continued his impressive rise in international boxing after securing a podium finish at a recent tournament in Bulgaria.
The teenage sensation, who represents the United States but is of Ghanaian parentage, stepped up from the youth division to compete among elite fighters and delivered a strong performance against some of the world’s best boxers.
Ranked 10th in the world in his weight class, Awinongya faced top-ranked Turabek Kabibullaev during the competition. Despite the tough challenge, the young boxer impressed and finished in third place, earning a bronze medal.
Awinongya expressed gratitude to his supporters after climbing the podium, noting that the experience of competing against higher-ranked opponents has helped him grow.
Now part of the Elite High Performance Team, the rising star believes the tougher competition will help him continue his development in the sport.
His father and coach also described the achievement as part of a gradual journey toward the top level, emphasizing that the young boxer is steadily gaining experience among the sport’s elite.
