Ghana’s Emmanuel Tagoe (27-1, 13KOs) says he is not under pressure ahead of his January 27th clash against Argentina’s Fernando David Saucedo (61-6-3, 10KOS) at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
Tagoe will be making his first defense of his IBO lightweight strap against the Argentine- the James Town native won the belt in December 2016 against South Africa’s Mzonke Fana.
Ahead of the upcoming bout, Tagoe held a media workout on Friday afternoon at the Will Power Boxing Gym in James Town, Accra, and in an interaction with the media after his training said he is not under pressure ahead of the fight.
“I thank my management [Baby Jet Promotions] for putting this fight together, i will never disappoint them.
“I’m happy i will be fighting for the firs time in a year. I was away from the ring because injury, but now i’m back.
“I’m ready for Saucedo, i have prepared very well for this fight, i will be going all out on the day to defend the flag of Ghana.
“I will give my final prediction at the weigh-in. I will punish Saucedo, no matter what he will do he will go down, i’m fired up for action.
“I’m not under pressure going into the fight, i’m even happy to see my fans here in the gym and that will motivates me. I’m not under pressure, Ghanaians should expect a win.”