@ghanabackinthedays: Friday, 26 September 1975 Archival footaae of David "Poison" Kotei, the first Ghanaian to wir a world boxing title, returning home to a state welcome after his points victory over the Mexican Reuben Olivares. Affectionatelv known as "DK Poison". Kotei defeated WBC featherweight champion Olivares by a split decision verdict after 15 rounds at the Inglewood Forum, California on September 9t 1975. After being greeted by top dignitaries before an onlooking thronc of thousands of well-wishers at the airport, Kotei was escortec to Osu Castle where he was awarded the Grand Medal by Colone Ignatius Acheampong, the Ghanaian head of state. Kotei was also presented with a cheque for 1,000 cedis (about 415 pounds sterling) and he was given a three-bedroomed house. #ghanathrowbacks #goldcoast #ghanatiktok🇬🇭 #boxing #viral

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