fight preview,analysis and predictions by Dennis Kweku Moore, editor, boxing Ghana.com.
Tomorrow will surely carve a turning point in the pugilist journey of home favourite Emmanuel “Game Boy” Tagoe as he mounts the local ropes inside the celebrated BUKOM boxing arena to battle it out against the deleterious former WBO lightweight champion from Namibia, Paulus Moses.
Boxingghana, as usual keeps exciting its numerous readers with quality analysis and concise predictions of such encounters. Tomorrow’s clash is no exception.
FEAR:
The fear factor has no room in the records books of the witty Namibian as he visits with an incredible curriculum vitae to the table.
His rich statistics on paycheck fights culminates to 45. In fact, 40 out of his ring works had been staged in his native country.
His zodiac sign is Gemini. The ruling planet of Gemini is Mercury. Therefore, lucky days are Wednesdays. This fight is on a Saturday. His lucky numbers are 5,14,23,32,41,50. His lucky colours are scarlet and Red.
If you believe in numbers, follow me then.
A more deeper research clearly reveals how tactical and durable Paulus is. So it should be gotten clear that the fear factor fighting in Ghana has no place in this fight.
EXPERIENCE:
Paulus possess a great fight record, great ring display, aggressive fight style and a ferocious demeanour.
He has fought tested and durable opponents in his continuous assessment checklist. Notable amongst these obstacles are Ricky Burns and Raymundo Beltran.
A closer and a double check on that particular fight means a lot in this clash. Beltran brought out the best in the Namibian over 12 rounds with credit.
The pride of that fight somewhere February 16th, 2018 was on the vacant WBO Lightweight Title which had been neglected by former British holder Flanagan.
That fight ended in a bloody majority decision: 116-112; 117-111; 117-111.
The Mexican American had to admit taking up a bitter pill of drill in his fight life.
HOMEWIN:
Notwithstanding the phobic ring record of Paulus Moses, the crafty Ghanaian is already leading on the mind cards against the backdrop of the venue and the massive fans who will make it to the “mecca of Africa Boxing” to witness the fight.
Tagoe’s hasn’t enjoyed full glory around his exploits of late and this fight would be a turning point for the tough talking pugilist to seek redemption.
Tagoe’s last fight against the comical Argentine,Saucedo proved less exciting. The very best of the Game boy was non existent.
STRATEGY:
The fight promises to be very hot. Experience versus exuberance will be the order of the day.
Tagoe will have to take every precautionary measure to move away from Moses. The Namibian comes with his head on countless occasions, interspersing his head movement with flashy bolos.
Tagoe needs to back off and adopt the body shots to frustrate him.
It is very unlikely to see a knockout in this fight.
Moses Paulus has tasted 10 rounds of fighting in blood as a result of a cut. Can Tagoe do same?
If Tagoe is mentally prepared for all these questions,then the score cards will favour his dreams.
FUTURE:
This fight is vital for the stylish Ghanaian. A win would catapult him to higher heights- possibly a shot at the world title.Maybe.
Its no child play in those ranks as the likes of Jorge Linares and Vasyl Lomanchenko are a no go area. Yes, no way.
But at least the left overs could be scrapped over inside the magnificent Bukom Arena on Saturday and then the rest will follow.
PREDICTIONS:
Yesterday was world menopause day but for sure Paulus Moses will be celebrating his andropausal loss inside the arena come tomorrow.
A close majority decision is anticipated. Boxingghana will surely be by the ringside to see the predictions materialize.
Its on. Game Boy will inevitably utilise the obvious senectitude of the visiting former champ to annex the WBO Africa Lightweight title. For real.
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