Ghana’s Isaac Dogbe and Mexico’s Caesar Juarez made weight ahead of their frenzied battle tomorrow night at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
The Ghanaian who looked slightly slimmer than his opponent beamed with ample confidence as he entered the arena inside the Kempiski hotel,Accra.
Boos and unsupportive chants welcomed the trimmed Mexican into the hall.
The supporters Union inside the hall made the atmosphere extremely uncomfortable for the visitor and it was an obvious spectacle that the Mexican had embraced a vicious fear.
An impressive high table presence included the WBO Vice President – John Dugan and the Father,Promoter and coach of Isaac Dogbe -Paul Dogbe.
BoxingGhana.com can exclusively reveal that at a point in time the coach of Juarez was encouraging him to eschew nervousness and show up bravery in demeanor.
Referee Tony Weeks was very positive about the statistics of the fight allaying fears of any ring manipulations.
CONDITIONING:
Boxingghana.com can confirm that the Mexican was extremely confident on the scales. He shown little or no pressure as he flexed his native muscles on the scales.
Dogbe on the other hand was flexible and very confident on the scales. A sight that denoted positivity for the Ghanaian.
Dogbe’s 5-10minutes remarks ahead of the bout was refreshing. His comments on the day was touching and a relief to listen: ” You came here safely but you will leave empty handed”. He told Juarez in a deceitful lively smile.
Juarez on the other hand spoke less than 5 mins and ended in his speech in an instinctive optimism :” We meet tomorrow at the fight”.
The world is set for yet another blistering ring matters. And the action will surely be at the ” Mecca of Ghana Boxing”- Bukom Boxing Arena Saturday night.
The expectations are very high. Stakes are divided. Opinions are scattered. But the ring is set for the decider.
Dennis Kweku Moore
Boxing Analyst