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Duke Micah has vowed to do everything in his power to become the last Ghanaian to win a world boxing title and says his opponent in Saturday’s world title matchup, John Riel Casimero, is one of the best fighters. of the division before their September fight. 26.
Micah, who is undefeated in 24 fights, is hoping to take home the WBO bantamweight title by handing it to Filipino Casimero, a three-division champion when they meet in Connecticut on Premier Boxing’s pay-per-view card. Showtime’s Champions (PBC).
The 29-year-old Ghanaian’s first world title fight will be one of the night’s five world championship fights, with twins Charlo, Jermall and Jermell set to top the bill with separate fights.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s fight, Micah said he was preparing for the biggest fight of his career, which could add his name to the nation’s rich boxing history.
“You have to fight the best to be the best. I will return the title to Ghana, “said Micah.
Micah has yet to fight this year since he earned a unanimous decision victory over Janiel Rivera last December.
After having been on the sidelines for over a year due to a promotional fight with Real Deal Promotions, Micah returned in August 2019 to stop Luis Suárez Cruz in two rounds.
Although his chances against Casimero seem slim, he can with determination emulate players like Azumah Nelson, Nana Yaw Konadu, Ike ‘Bazooka’ Quartey and Joseph Agbeko, among others, who shocked the world like underdogs.
Azumah defeated Wilfredo Gómez in 1984 to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight title, while Quartey became the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion by impacting Crisanto Spain in 1994. .
In Konadu’s case, he traveled to Mexico City to snatch the WBC super flyweight crown in 1989 and Agbeko was crowned International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight champion after upsetting Luis Alberto Pérez in 2007.
In all of these examples, Micah’s compatriots risked becoming world champions when the opportunity came.
Meanwhile, Casimero, who has won world titles at light flyweight, flyweight and bantamweight, will make his 11th world championship appearance against Micah on Saturday.
The 31-year-old Filipino owns an impressive record of eight wins and two losses in his 10 world title fights.
Before his first defense of the WBO bantamweight belt, Casimero hailed Micah as a good fighter who would be ready to upset him.
“I know my opponent is a good fighter. He’s undefeated, ”Casimero said.
