Joseph Agbeko To Fight Cris Alfante In May

Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) Batamweight World Champion Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko will fight against Cris Alfante from Philippine on the 28 Of May 2016 at the Accra Sports Stadium.

On a night dubbed as the Legendary Night boxing, will also see Joshua Clottey also in action against an unnamed Brazilian opponent.

Agbeko (30 -5, 23 KO) will be looking forward to revive his career and be active in the sport after missing out on the World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Bantamweight and the World Boxing Organization to Guillermo Rigondeaux in 2013.

Agbeko showed glimpses of a magnificent come back at the peak of his career when he won his bout against Juanito Rubillar with a Technical Knockout in Texas last year.

Cris ‘Asero’ Alfante (17 – 5, 3 KO) wouldn’t pose a threat to the ‘King Kong’ as he exhibited a very poor run of form losing three bout in quick succession

Joseph Agbeko To Fight Cris Alfante In May

Clottey Advises Isaac Dogboe To Drop Weight

Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) Welterweight Champion, Joshua Clottey has uttered a word of  advice for young and upcoming boxer Isaac Dogboe.

He has urged his compatriot to drop to the bantamweight division from his present featherweight.

Dogboe who is currently the World Boxing Association (WBA) Pan African Featherweight champion, has exhibited his talents to majority of boxing fans with his exciting maneuverings in the ring.

In an interview with sportscrusader.com Clottey said, “there is no doubt with regards to the talent of Dogboe, but for me I will advice him to fight in the super-bantamweight division, where I think he can excel especially looking at the caliber of boxers who fight in that category”.

The 38 year -old boxer also said that, the featherweight category is a very  difficult one especially considering  the class of fighters  in that category which includes Gary Russell Jr, Lee Selby, Vasyl Lomachenko.

Clottey, also reinstated his trust in the trainer of Dogboe who fortunately happens to be his father Paul. He urged him to continue with the good management of his son, as this will really help with his development.

Clottey Advises Isaac Dogboe To Drop Weight

Joshua Clottey Outlines Future Retirement programme

Former International Boxing Federation, (IBF), Welterweight Champion, Joshua Clottey has outlined his major programme when he finally retires from the sport.

The 38 year – old who is gradually halting the peak of a very successfully career in boxing, has highlighted the need to support upcoming boxers in their programmes to build the professional aspect of their careers in order to generate more future champions for Ghana.

In an interview with sportscrusader.com, Clottey said; “It is difficult for young boxers who fight on the local scene to win titles and be recognized, so I will take the initiative of moving them out of Ghana to the United States to give them that needed exposure to build on their career and to become world champions.

He further emphasized that boxers on the local scene find it difficult with their diet and accommodation issues which does not facilitate their development as individuals and this goes a long way to hinder the development of world champions for Ghana

Clottey added that he is in talks with his promoters (Star Boxing) to support this initiative when the time is due and is convinced that they would come on board in support of this initiative.

Joshua Clottey Outlines Future Retirement programme

" Ghana Boxing is Dead" - Joshua Clottey

Boxing nowadays has been on a downward trend since the turn of the century, which contradicts the exploit and the legacy of  Professor Azumah Nelson, D.K Poison, Ike Quartey and other stalwarts in the history of Ghana boxing.

 

Though the turn of the century saw boxers like Joseph Agbeko, Joseph Clottey, Bukom Banku and others striving hard to revive the sport of boxing in the career staging various fight in the country, there seem to be another downward trend in the sport again in Ghana.

The Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) Welterweight champion Joshua Clottey has told sportscrusader.com that, boxing is dead.

“I think Ghana boxing is virtually dead, the President of Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) Peter Zwenes, is doing his best to revive the sport but there is till some work to be done.

“Most boxers seem to be on their own. No one is supporting their development process to become world champions.

“We are no longer interested in the sport again and boxers are now struggling to survive in the sport.” He stated.

The 38 year-old also acknowledged the quality of  some talented boxers on the local scene which includes Duke Micah, Richard Commey and Isaac Dogbe.

Clottey is convinced they are potential world beaters and needed support to succeed.

 

" Ghana Boxing is Dead" - Joshua Clottey

Joshua Clottey Endorses Issac Dogboe As The Future

Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) Welterweight champion, Joshua Clottey has expressed his admiration of young and upcoming boxer Issac Dogboe, saying he is the future of Ghana boxing.

Issac Dogboe successfully defended his World Boxing Association  (WBA) African featherweight title against Micheal Pappoe last month, exhibiting some real tenacity and maneuvering in the ring as he controlled the bout from start to finish.

In an interview with sportscrusader.com Clottey said;  “Ghanaians should not underestimate the talent of this boxer (Dogboe), people think he is partially Ghanaian so they don’t give him that respect, but nonetheless the guy is very good”.

The 38 year old boxer also emphasize the level of guidance Isaac Dogboe is getting from his father Paul,which has served a good psychological boost for the young boxer.

Clottey concluded: “Paul Dogboe being the trainer of his son is really a morale boosting therapy, and is good to have your father by your side to support you, especially when you are in the ring”.

Joshua Clottey Endorses Issac Dogboe As The Future