Dr Kwaku Ofosu Asare (With the belts), who emceed the press conference flanked by Dogboe(L) and his Phillipine opponent
World title prospect Isaac Dogboe has promised nothing but fireworks in his WBO Africa/ WBO Asia Featherweight Unification/ WBC Youth World Championship fight against Neil John Tabanao at the Police Headquarters Fitness Social Center this Friday.
Dubbed the mega fight, it is the last eliminator to a world title fight, which has at stake two unification titles and a vacant one.
As a result, the Ghanaian also referred to as ‘the Royal Storm’ has promised his best shot on Friday night.
And likening the fight to a land guarded by a military man, he referred to himself as the soldier in a press conference yesterday.
“Like a land guarded by soldiers, so am I, l believe I am one of them. Expect fireworks on Friday.”
“I am glad to say that boxing is picking up, and coming back strongly like in the past where people stay awake for boxing. Friday will be a good night for boxing,” said Dogboe.
His Asian opponent, after doing over 20 hour flight from his home country was economical in speech saying, “I expected this kind of reception but I fear no foe because the Lord is with me. We have prepared for this fight let’s see what happens on Friday.”
David Ardey Cudjoe will take on Anama Dotse, while Agoe Ashong face Arinze Amuzu in one of the under cards.
Iddrissa Kabore will battle Obodai Sai with Boateng Agyemang Prempeh facing John Kudeya.
In other supporting bouts, Adama Taylor will clash with Sylvanus Allotey, while George Benson engages Emmanuel Martey.
Iddrisu Kaliu will face Adam Taylor with Ako Ricketts fighting Francis Kwache.
By Kofi Owusu Aduonum