Agbeko fights Tanzanian at Dzodze October 5

Former Bantamweight world champion and World Boxing Organisation (WBO) number one contender, Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko, will face Julias Kisarawe from Tanzania in a 10-round international contest on Sunday, October 5, at the A Plaza Hotel at Dzodze in the Volta Region.

Agbeko, who improved his record to 36 wins in April this year when he defeated Hashimu Zuberu, is extremely confident of his chances and deems the challenge as an opportunity to prepare for a potential world title bout before the end of the year.

“My aim is to climb back into the championship ranks and so far we are on course. This bout will further prepare me as I ready for a mandatory contest,” he stated.

Agbeko made the remarks in a telephone interview with the Graphic Sports in Accra last Thursday.

He relished fighting at Dzodze and told this paper that he was eager to prove a point to his fans there.

“Fighting at Dzodze is something I relish, though my recent bouts have all been in the Volta Region. Dzodze is a beautiful town and I can’t wait to entertain the fans there,” he said.

Another co-headline bout on the night will feature Dodzi Kemeh who continues his quest to get a world title shot when he returns to his hometown to fight for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) Africa super welterweight title against Daniel Aduku.

Kemeh, 28, who has a pro record of 25 fights, made up of 21 knockouts and two defeats, in April this year scored a technical knockout victory over popular veteran Ben ‘The Congo Soldier’ Ankrah at the Aborigines Beach Resort in Keta.

The hard-hitting Ghanaian, who has not lost in his last four bouts, has vowed to defeat the tough Aduku to guarantee him a world title shot.

“I have set my eyes on this IBF Africa title for a long time and Aduku can’t stand in my way. I will brush him aside. I know he is capable of causing an upset as a strong boxer, but I will be ready for him and for the challenge he brings on,” he noted.

The promoter of the bout and president of Infinity Stars Promotions, John Kwakuvi, disclosed that Kemeh is Ghana’s best kept secret.

“Dodzi Kemeh is the future of the super welterweight division and this fight is another step towards his desired goal of becoming a world champion,” he said.

His opponent, who is two years older and has a professional record of 11 wins, two defeats and a draw, fought and scored a unanimous decision against Emmanuel Quaye on Christmas eve last year.

Aduku’s feat over Quaye did not come as a surprise to many as the heavy punching Ghanaian has upped the ante and also set his sights on the IBF super welterweight title.

Nonetheless, Kemeh believes this is his time and nothing can stop him from challenging for the world title later this year or early next year.

“This is my time and I will leave no stone unturned to achieve my dream of becoming a world champion,” he stated.

Also on the packed bill of thrills will be hard-hitting Togolese fighter, John Koudeha, who defends his International Boxing Federation (IBF) African title against Patrice Sou Toke from Burkina Faso.

Four more undercards will be staged on the night, including a super welterweight clash involving Kofi Manu and a yet-to-be-announced opponent and a super middleweight encounter between Michael Tagoe and an unknown opponent.

Also on the bill is Emmanuel Kwate Quartey, alias Akufo Addo, against a yet-to-be-announced opponent, and Solomon Martey who fights another opponent. Read Full Story