"TB Joshua's Passing Pains Me More Than Losing My Parents": Ghanaian Boxer Ayittey Powers

"TB Joshua's Passing Pains Me More Than Losing My Parents": Ghanaian Boxer Ayittey Powers

  • Ayittey Powers, a Ghanaian boxer, has shared his memories of the late Nigerian pastor TB Joshua
  • The Nigerian pastor and prophet passed away in July 2021, a week to the man of God's 58th birthday
  • Ayittey Powers is yet to retire from boxing despite being inactive for the past three years

Ghanaian boxer Ayittey Powers, has been reflecting on the passing of Nigerian prophet T.B Joshua.

The founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Nigeria passed away on July 5, 2021. just a few days to his 58th birthday.

The man of God was revered by many with high-profile personalities visiting his church for healing and counselling.

TB Joshua and Ayittey Powers.
Ghanaian boxer Ayittey Powers opens up on the passing of TB Joshua. Photo: Matthew Ashton/EMPICS Twitter/ @tv3_ghana.
Source: UGC

According to Ayittey Powers, he was supposed to meet the pastor before his untimely passing. The ex-fighter had a great relationship with TB Joshua, claiming he sought advise from him on several issues.

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“Sometimes when I reflect on his death, I realise that God works in mysterious ways. How could Prophet TB Joshua pass at that age? He called me to visit his church, and I planned to go in two weeks, but he passed away before then. He mentioned he wouldn’t celebrate his birthday, and we didn’t know he was going to die. We discussed many things together. So, TB Joshua’s death pains me more than the death of my mother and father,” he told Tv3, as quoted by Pulse.

Ayittey Powers yet to quit boxing

Despite being away from the ring for a while, the 43-year-old is yet to hang up his gloves.

Ayittey Powers launched his own boxing promotions company in June, where he stated that he has not retired.

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“I have not hung my gloves, I am now into promotion but I am ready to fight anyone,” he said, as quoted by My Joy Online.

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In another news, Legit.ng reported that Famous Ghanaian boxer Ayitey Powers has asserted that he was sent to the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Nigeria for deliverance by four angels who played different roles.

Narrating the said encounter on TV3 Ghana, the boxer indicated that it all started with a dream he had just when he was at the lowest point in his financial life.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Ibrahim Sofiyullaha (Editorial Assistant) Ibrahim Sofiyullaha is a graduate of First Technical University, Ibadan. He was the founder and pioneer Editor-in-Chief of a fast-rising campus journalism outfit at his university. Ibrahim is a coauthor of the book Julie, or Sylvia, written in collaboration with two prominent Western authors. He was ranked as the 9th best young writer in Africa by the International Sports Press Association. Ibrahim has contributed insightful articles for major platforms, including Sportskeeda in the UK and Motherly in the United States. Email: ibrahim.sofiyullaha@corp.legit.ng