Accra, Aug. 3, GNA – Isaac ‘Royal Storm’
Dogboe, has vowed to knock-out Hidenori Otake of Japan, in his first title
defence on Saturday, August 25, at the Glendale, Arizona, United States of America
(USA).
Speaking at a packed Press Conference at the
Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra, before leaving for USA, he said though his opponent is a tough
boxer, he would prove to the world that he was the best in the world in the
division.
“I would knock out Otake, he is a compact
boxer like me, most champions avoid him, but I would knock him out.
“He has 36 fights, 31 wins, 14 Knock-outs, two
loses, three draws and has not lost in the last four years. He is a dangerous
fighter, with very deadly right hand. We would correct the mistakes in out last
fight against Magdaleno and do it better this time,” he said at the press
conference.
Dogboe, 19 – 0 – 0 who was bidding farewell to
his fans and the media, said the WBO title is for him and would fight, defend
it and keep it for a long time.
His dad and trainer, Paul Dogboe, said his son
has come to put Ghana boxing back on the map of sports and his mission was to
prove that boxing was not for drop outs, but a graceful sport that can unify
the nation.
According to his father, he has decided to
train his son alongside his 13 year old junior brother called Joshua who is
heavier and would be a terror in the near future as they build the Dogboe
boxing dynasty.
Dr. Donald Agumenu and Mr. Ellis Quarshigah
who are members of Team Dogboe appealed to corporate Ghana to support the
champion as there were many benefits in rallying behind the international
brand.
Nana Akyea Akyere, who is in charge of the
sponsorship drive for Team Dogboe said, so far some individuals and companies
have come on board, but their doors were still open for more support.
The fight is being promoted by Top Rank and
would be shown live on ESPN as well as on the RSAP’s APP on android mobile
phones.
GNA