Story by: Dennis Kweku Moore-Boxing writer/analyst.
Boxingghana has been enthralled by the collection of views and opinions over the inflaming bout between Emmanuel ‘Game Boy’’ Tagoe and Isaac ‘the royal storm’ Dogboe.
Over these few days we have listened to boxing loving fans on their interest and disinterest in the mind game ongoing.
I would like to however emphasize that we have spoken to eminent personalities in the sport and their views are highly included in our analysis.
It is however bizzare for some ranting sections of the populace to believe that a boxer in the lightweight division cannot fight a boxer in the Super Bantamweight division.
Sufficient research landed BoxingGhana on some notable fights that had happened at the catchweight level.
In fact, catchweight contests are also referred to as a “contract fights”.Period. Both boxers have their inner capacity and respect to accept to fight on the agreed weight limits. No questions about that.
A typical example was the Manny Pacquio – Antonio Margarito fight. Both boxers agreed to fight at a catchweight level, although in the ring of action, the huge Puerto Rican weighed slightly heavier than the Filipino. And I guess you know the result?
Pacquio again fought one of the most dangerous punchers in the Welterweight division -Miguel Cotto at 147-once again you saw how Cotto got hospitalized.
The little Filipino Congressman took 9the bull by the horn against rugged Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez at a Catchweight contest.
We need to appreciate that Pacman again engaged Oscar De La Hoya at 147 when he weighed 142. Against British sensation, Ricky Hatton at 140, Manny scaled 138.
Am sure many boxing fans would have mocked Pacquio when he decided to take on the likes of Mosley, Cotto ,Bradley and Mayweather. Yes.
Bernard “the Executioner”Hopkins took on Kelly Pavlik in a catchweight contest.
In our own backyard,Bukom Banku did it against Bastie Samir. So why this sudden furore?
I share with some elite boxing pundits that should Game Boy had opted for Rafael Mensah it would have been a good trade. Of course!!
It is argued that Dogboe’s pilgrimage desire for Jesse Magdaleno was paramount and that the quick thirst for Tagoe’s call was needless. Well, I agree.
After the Margarito fight, perhaps the shots could be called. Better.
This fight is inevitably going to cloud all other sporting disciplines in the country. Fact! The fans need it. And for those who are insulting the craft of this dream fight on social media should cease and adapt to the options tabled down by the two promoters.
Boxing Ghana will tag the expected showdown “The fight of Pride and Prejudice”
But my question: Why has boxing all of a sudden become the talking point in Ghana? Amazing,isn’t it?I personally believe it was the Bukom Banku- Samir fight that shook the system. I must greatly commend the GBA too under Lawyer Peter Zwennes for that accurate vision to elevate the sport in recent times.
Am sure you would love to watch how the fight would look like? Well, for your relaxation this is how the results of the fight would look like when Isaac ‘the royal storm’ Dogboe responds to the ‘magicman’ in the ring. Enjoy!!!
ROUND 1 :
Referee signals for both boxers to come closer to exchange pleasantries. Tagoe wriggles his waist and chews his cheeks. Dogboe initiates the sign of the cross. Fight begins. Dogboe jabs. Tagoe jumps back and shakes his head .
A wicked left hook enters the rib of Dogboe. He looks unshaken. Tagoe charges in anger with some beautiful flurries. Dogboe is still resolute. Both boxers seem to respect each other. Dogboe lands a superb left into the rib cage of Tagoe. The IBO champion is shaken and looks serious now. Both boxers clinch in dishonesty. The Bell goes for the end of round 1. Tagoe wins on the scorecards.
ROUND 2:
Dogboe is already up and hits his gloves together in readiness. He moves in with a jab. The clinch is too early to call. Dogboe elevates a swinging upper cut which sends Tagoe reeling onto the ropes. The chants becomes defeaning. Tagoe is stunned. He looks slightly defensive. He lands an unexpected floating jab unto the face of Dogboe. Dogboe is hurt. The latter’s cornerman yells. Dogboe becomes sluggish in motion. He looks recovered now.Tagoe takes control. He resorts to jabbing. He seems to be amassing the needed points now.The idea of getting a KO at this point should be a forgone conclusion for the Game Boy. A sweet blow lands on the face of Dogboe. Tagoe records a knockdown.Dogboe absorbs the mandatory count. The arena is as quiet as a cemetery. Round ends. Tagoe still leading on the scorecards.
ROUND 3:
Dogboe is incensed by the knockdown and needs retaliation. The diminutive boxer meanders his way into the abdomen of the IBO champion. He delivers some ecstatic body shots. Tagoe wobbles. Dogboe delivers an amazing follow up on the body. Tagoe defends in retreat.The tough talking boxer’s cornermen observes in disbelief. The chants would resume in favour of Dogboe. The body shots from Dogboe seem to be working. Tagoe blocks his ribs. Face uncovered. Dogboe alters movement to the chin. Tagoe falls. The second knockdown has been recorded. Dogboe’s fans have gone heywire. The Bukom Boxing Arena is heated.Dogboe- wins round 3
ROUND 4:
Game Boy resumes on a pensive note. He blows air into his gumshied and charges at his foe. Dogboe stands in the middle and keeps his resolute jabs.Solid indeed. Tagoe’s rapacity and ferocious desire to move forward is non existent. He chooses to defend 50-50. Dogboe maintains his ring composure and keeps his confidence intact. He gets the least intimidated.A swooping punch from Game Boy eludes Dogboe who quickly responds with a daring right hand. Its clear both boxers are in a state of fatigue.Tagoe begins to showboat. The crowd registers its displeasure once again. Dogboe is static in approach. He enters into the body of Tagoe once again and it is obvious Tagoe has a fragile rib cage. Round ends. Dogboe wins this round 4.
ROUND 5:
Round begins on a serious note. Tagoe throws a serious punch straight into the face of Dogboe. The latter dispels off the punch and slips. Tagoe hits the back of the head. Referee cautions. Dogboe is glaringly tired. He runs accidentally into Tagoe with a wicked punch. Heads clash. Blood trickles down the face of both boxers. Referee halts proceedings. Referee seeks the advise of the ring doctors.
Its unlikely the fight could continue. Both boxers are bathed in blood. Fight called off. At this stage it is a draw on the scorecards.
Officials call for a rematch. What a fight?
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