The President of the Boxing Writers Association of Ghana (BWAG) has advised Isaac Dogboe not to lose hope in his boxing career and journey to become one of the best and remembered boxers in the world.
According to the President of BWAG, experienced sports journalist and media consultant, Mr. Sammy Heywood Okine, there were a few things that he observed in the fight, but Dogboe can overcome them and be better in a return bout.
He said “the morale in the camp of Dogboe was good, however, his entry into the ring as compared to Ramirez was a bit slow.”
Mr. Okine who has been a sports writer for over three decades noted that Dogboe had a good corner, but like he confirmed he was a bit slow in his aggression and waited for the Cuban to hit before he counted.
The President of BWAG said the association was formed primarily to support and promote Ghanaian boxers, both professional and amateur, and top world-rated pugilists like Isaac Dogboe who is putting Ghana up high on the world market.
The former Communications Director of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) described Dogboe as a special boxer because, despite his height, he is disciplined and able to fight as well as attract big bouts from international promotions.
“Am sure his trainer, Barry Hunter picked the mistakes and if they correct themselves, they would return in a big bang” he added.
Mr. Andy Nortey of the Ghanaian Times newspaper also observed that, technically, Dogboe lacked a lot.
“He is at his best when he opens fire from the very start but sustaining such a tempo and aggression is not possible. I wish he can find a way to avoid these technical Mexican and Cuban boxers” he said.
Joojo Ephson called on the government of Ghana to invest in amateur boxing so that Ghana can turn out more aggressive professional fighters.
Many journalists have commented on the bout and most of them hailed Dogboe for his resilience, not falling before the final round and for matching his opponent.
By Elizabeth Alhassan