Audio By Carbonatix
Isaac Dogboe, former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) super bantamweight champion, has hinted that he could move up in weight soon after reclaiming his title from Mexico’s Emanuel Navarrete when they clash in the United States next month.
Dogboe, also known in boxing circles as the Royal Storm, stated that he would prefer unifying the super bantamweight division after reclaiming the title, then move up to the featherweight class to challenge any of the world champions.
The 24-year-old Ghanaian admitted to struggling to make the required 122 pounds in his last fight with Navarrete four months ago at the Madison Square Garden in New York where he lost his title via a unanimous points decision.
In an exclusive interview with Mirror Sports at his training camp at the coastal town of Keta, Dogboe noted that he was confident of reclaiming his title from Navarrete (26-1, 22 KOs) in their May 11 rematch at the Tucson Convention Centre, Arizona, in order to unify against the likes of Rey Vargas (WBC champion), Daniel Roman (WBA champion) and Terence John Doheny (IBF champion) before moving up in weight.
Currently preparing for his upcoming bout under the guidance of his father/ trainer, Paul, Dogboe expressed his desire to finish his career at welterweight by becoming a multiple-division world champion.
“I don’t think I will keep long in this division. My focus would be to reclaim my title, unify it with any of the champions before moving up in weight.
“I will be ready to face any of the champions at featherweight should I move up but the focus now is to avenge my painful loss to Navarrete,” he said.
Six weeks ago, Dogboe (20-1, 14 KOs) moved camp to Keta in the Volta Region from his United Kingdom base to prepare feverishly for his scheduled rematch and says he is looking forward to avenging the only loss of his career against the hard-hitting Mexican.
Latest Stories
-
Health Minister orders immediate staffing boost after Mother and Child Hospital visit
4 minutes -
‘We’re our own competition’ – GG Brass Band speaks on future of brass music
6 minutes -
Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy could soon perform with brass bands – GG Brass Band
20 minutes -
From the streets to the stage: How GG Brass Band is changing young lives in Ghana
28 minutes -
#OccupyJulorbiHouse case: My clients are happy their rights have been vindicated – Samson Lardy Anyenini
28 minutes -
African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn
45 minutes -
Chamber of Mines backs responsible mining amid Adamus controversy
46 minutes -
Communication Minister engages AlphaVecta Technologies on One Vecta AI Summit 2026
50 minutes -
Ghana Chamber of Mines rejects calls by IEA to nationalise mines
56 minutes -
Job vacancies with pharmaceutical giant Kinapharma
59 minutes -
Job vacancy: Kinapharma looking for Production & Packaging Manager
1 hour -
Joana Quaye seeks injunction to stop RNAQ from selling company shares, luxury assets
1 hour -
‘Iran still waiting on World Cup visas’
1 hour -
Honda makes its first annual loss in 70 years
2 hours -
‘Change the narrative from tomorrow’ – Health Minister orders immediate reforms at Mother and Child Hospital
2 hours