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Roy Ankrah (The Black Flash - Mr. Perpetual Motion) was born on 25 December, 1925 in Ghana, is a Ghanaian boxer. Discover Roy Ankrah's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
| Popular As |
The Black Flash - Mr. Perpetual Motion |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
25 December, 1925 |
| Birthday |
25 December |
| Birthplace |
Ghana |
| Date of death |
28 May, 1995 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
Ghana
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He is a member of famous boxer with the age 69 years old group.
Roy Ankrah Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Roy Ankrah height not available right now. We will update Roy Ankrah's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Bantamweight
Featherweight
Super-featherweight |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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Roy Ankrah Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Roy Ankrah worth at the age of 69 years old? Roy Ankrah’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from Ghana. We have estimated Roy Ankrah's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
boxer |
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Timeline
According to some sources, Roy Ankrah was born in Jamestown, Ghana in 1923; however other sources have listed him as being born in 1925.
His aunt raised Ankrah after the death of his mother.
He soon became known as a street fighter and won the regional school championship at the age of 12.
By this time, Ankrah was already working as a mechanic in his uncle's auto repair shop.
He won his first professional fight at the age of 17.
John Theophilus Oti Ankrah (25 December 1925 – 28 May 1995), better known as Roy Ankrah, was a Ghanaian featherweight boxing contender during the 1950s.
He was given the nicknames "The Black Flash" and "Mr. Perpetual Motion" because of his fast hands and crafty footwork.
After winning the national featherweight title in 1941, he joined the army.
During his time with the Armed Forces, he was sent to India during World War II, where he is said to have participated in numerous exhibition fights and championships.
After his return from India, the Ghanaian fighter began training for the national featherweight title once again.
During this time, he defeated Nigerian stoker Kid Parry, claiming the title of West African champion.
He is said to have kept this undefeated status until he moved to the British Isles.
According to reports, Ankrah switched to the professional camp on the Gold Coast in 1941.
He was undefeated throughout his 110 fights until 1949.
During this period, he became the national champion in five different weight classes; flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight and welterweight.
Following a suggestion by his fellow fighter Freddie Mills, Ankrah made his debut as the first Ghanaian to fight overseas.
On February 8, 1950, he joined George Lamont in the ring in Paisley, Scotland.
He went on record as having 10 further wins before eventually losing to Jimmy Murray on a foul on May 30, 1950.
Ankrah held the Commonwealth featherweight title from 1951 to 1952 and had his biggest fight against then-reigning NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight world champion in a non-title fight as both fighters weighed above the 118 lb limit for a bantamweight fighter.
On April 30, 1951, Ankrah won the Commonwealth featherweight title against Ronnie Clayton.
He maintained this title until October 2, 1954, when he lost to Billy Kelly.
Shortly thereafter, Ankrah took a break and stopped competing in the British Isles.
However, in 1959, he traveled back to his native Ghana, where he competed in three more professional fights, losing two.
He later supported the Ghanaian National Team in preparation for the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
He assisted the British trainer Jack Roy at the 1960 Olympic Games when Clement Quartey won the first Olympic medal for the former British colony.
After these games, Ankrah was promoted to National Coach and worked directly with the National Sports Council until 1994, in addition to being a judge for the World Boxing Council (WBC).
