“You must be hungry all the time” Rawlings tells Dogboe

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has asked Interim World Boxing Organisation (WBO), Super Batamweight champion Isaac Dogboe, to remain hungry all the time in his quest to win the world title in the near future.

According to the former president, Dogboe’s chances clinching the world title are very bright, but added that “the real test would come after winning the world title”.

Former president Rawlings, congratulated Dogboe for winning the WBO Interim Super Bantamweight title with a fifth round knockout of Mexican Cesar Juarez last Saturday, when the young boxer called on him after the fight.

He said “what state of relaxation you end up in or whether you can maintain the same hungry outlook in order to maintain your title will be the real test.

“You can’t afford to lose it too quickly as it happened to a few others. Azumah was the only person who kept it for long and won the respect of not only Ghanaians but was one of the legendary fighters in the world.

“You have to take a cue. If you can’t beat (Azumah’s) record let’s hope you can keep it for as long as he did,” former President Rawlings said.

Former president Rawlings also urged Dogboe to continue to maintain a disciplined lifestyle.

Former WBC World featherweight and Super featherweight champion, Azumah Nelson who joined the former President to welcome Dogboe commended the young boxer for his exploits and urged him to continue to work hard in his bid to attain the ultimate title.

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