Boxing News of Saturday, 13 October 2018

Source: ghanacrusader.com

Isaac Sackey, Wasiru Mohammed ready for war

Isaac Sackey and Wasiru Mohammed Isaac Sackey and Wasiru Mohammed

WBO Africa super bantamweight champion, Isaac Sackey and his challenger, Wasiru Mohammed are ready to rumble this Saturday.

The fight will come off at the revered Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.

The two boxers made their respective weights on Friday at the Alisa Hotel.

Wasiru was first to step on the scales and he weighed 119Ibs, while Sackey came in at 121Ibs.

Shortly after the weigh-in, the two boxers spoke to the media and they both promised fireworks.

Wasiru said, “This is the chance I have been looking for and I will definitely take that title away from Sackey no matter. I have prepared very well so my fans should in their numbers.”

For Sackey, he is confident of retaining his belt, “I’m the champion and I have to retain my strap. I don’t want to talk much but what I can say is, Wasiru has not gotten to my level.

The upcoming card is been put together by E&J Promotions.