At the Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota, on Saturday, Isaac Dogboe defeated American Joet Gonzalez after a titanic 10-round struggle that resulted in a split decision. Dogboe had a good start during the fight, but Gonzalez quickly gained momentum. When Ghana's Dogboe withdrew to the ropes, he began throwing punch combinations and appeared threatening.
Gonzalez continued to dominating the bout, but Dogboe persevered, he answered with his own blows. He slugged his right into Gonazlez's torso and threw strong hooks at him.line up crisp right crosses and pop them through flush. a thrilling 10-round duel with
"Royal Storm." Dogboe, however, was unafraid. In the ninth round, he held his position, landing big blows. Gonzalez was slowed for a minute by a clubbing right hook, and Dogboe went to work with those scything blows up close.
Trainer Barry Hunter spurred Dogboe on in the corner as the 10th and last round began, knowing that a tight battle like this required a determined closing effort. It was provided by Dogboe.“I’ve always seen Barry as a very inspirational person, a father figure,” he said.
As the bout progressed, Dogboe countered him where he could and they exchanged ferocious right hands. The Ghanaian boxer finished with a strong blast of hooks before waiting for the verdict.
On Saturday, Isaac Dogboe won a split decision over America's Joet Gonzalez in a ten-round bout at the Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota. Dogboe, a WBC featherweight title eliminator who also fought for a WBO International belt, is now well positioned to challenge for a world title in his next fight as he strives to become a two-time world champion.
Dogboe started well in Saturday's encounter, but Gonzalez came on strong as the fight progressed. When Ghana's Dogboe fled to the ropes, he threw punch combinations that looked threatening.Gonzalez maintained his work pace, but when Dogboe took shots, he responded with his own hits. He slugged his right into the body and blasted strong hooks at Gonazlez.
The judges were divided. Patrick Morley had Gonzalez up at 96-94, but his goal was overturned by Tim Cheatham and Mike Fitzgerald, who both scored by the same margin for Dogboe.It was a thrilling bout that was very important for the winner's career. Following a high-level competition like this, the next logical step will be a world title bout.
“My journey could be a Hollywood blockbuster movie,” Dogboe said.
“It doesn’t matter what fight you’re in. Regardless of wherever there is darkness, keep on going through it. Because at the end of the day you will surely see the light at the end of the tunnel.I want to say thanks to Joet Gonzalez. He’s a true warrior,” he added.
“Whoever the champions are, they should watch out. The ‘Royal Storm,’ I am back, baby!”
Gonzalez admitted it had been a “close fight”.
Dogboe is now well-positioned to contend for a world championship in his next bout as he chases his goal of become a two-time world champion after winning a WBC featherweight title eliminator that also had a WBO International belt on the line.
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