Ghana’s Junior Welterweight Champion, Robert Quaye revealed at the Press Launch of the Battle of Titans that his training is not for Vincent Mbilinyi to claim only the WBO Africa Junior Welterweight title but Maurice Hooker to claim WBO Super Lightweight title.
Robert ‘The Stopper’ Quaye was very emphatic and probably sent the most piercing message of the news conference. “I am already targeting the title. The truth is that I am the one supposed to be in Maurice Hooker’s place. I am the true champion and all I’m waiting for is the opportunity to fight for it. So Mbilinyi is not part of my worries at all,” he said.
According to Quaye, Nii Yarboi Annan the promoter has done a great deal of good to his career and it’s revival. “His support over the years has made me a good boxer among boxers and my fans have also been loyal. All they need to do for me on the fight night is to arrive at the arena early enough. Anyone who walks in late may miss my fight because I will knock Mbilinyi out,” he said in his usual confident tone.
Robert Quaye’s confidence is drawn from his performance in his last bout against compatriot Patrick Allotey in what was a heated grudge bout. Quaye won by a ninth-round technical knockout. He was ferocious in his punching and kept the heat on Allottey. If he should apply the same, it could work for him. However, Mbilinyi could prove a tough customer considering that he has lost only once in 14 fights. Out of the wins, five are knockouts with three draws. Mbilinyi who is 29, will rest on his durability and conditioning to pop some surprises during the 12 round bout. His mental toughness is yet to be tested as he will be fighting for the first time outside his home country Tanzania at the Bukom Boxing Arena on December 26, 2018.
The Battle of Titans powered by Don’s Promotion also features Obodai ‘The Miracle Python’ Sai (34-3) and France Ramabolu (10-3) from South Africa for the WBO Africa Middleweight Championship. The WBC International championship bout between Aliu Lasisi, the Lucky Boy (10-0) and Mchanga Yohana (8-1) of Tanzania will be another must-see while the Ghanaian super featherweight championship between Felix ‘Alvaro’ Ajom (10-1-1) and Michael ‘One Bullet’ Ansah (15-9-2) will draw massive attention from the fans who have asked for this for some time now. Also on the bill will be the featherweight championship between Felix Williams and a yet-to-be-announced opponent. Beijing 2008 Olympian Prince ‘Octopus’ Dzanie (18-0) will face Ekow Wilson (18-3) in a bantamweight contest over 10 rounds. Another special attraction will be the ladies pro-amateur Muay Thai championship between Natacha De Almeida of Sweden and Julie Grande of Italy.
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