WBO Africa Bantamweight title fight: Carl Lokko confident of Gorsh's victory

CARL Lokko, the renowned trainer of promising boxer, Daniel Selasie Gorsh, has expressed confidence that his fighter will emerge victorious when he faces veteran Beninois, Ghislain Vodounhessi, for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa bantamweight title.

The highly-anticipated bout is set to take place on September 14 at the TreeHouse Restaurant at Nyaniba Estates, near Labone, Accra.

Lokko, who has previously trained notable champions like Richard Oblitey Commey and Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku, believes that Gorsh is fully prepared for the challenge. 

"Gorsh is up for this fight. Vodounhessi, despite his experience and power, can't stand Gorsh. He will win on the night," Lokko confidently told the Graphic Sports in an interview.

At just 24 years old, Gorsh boasts an undefeated record in his 12 professional bouts and is eager to add the WBO Africa bantamweight title to his achievements. 

The Ghanaian boxer is already the national super-bantamweight champion and holds the Universal Boxing Organisation (UBO) Africa super-bantamweight title, making him the favourite going into this bout.

His opponent, 39 is known for his devastating knockout power, with a remarkable 92 per cent knockout rate in his 27 professional fights, which include just two losses. Despite Vodounhessi's experience and reputation as a hard hitter, Lokko is confident that Gorsh’s preparation will be the key to victory.

"We have done what is necessary to win, and we are ready for any opponent that night," Lokko stated.

The event, dubbed 'The Golden Hands,' will feature Gorsh's fight as the main event of the night, with a total of eight bouts expected to take place. Lokko expressed his gratitude to Gorsh's management team, led by Jacob Zwennes and Lesley Brown, for organising the fight and providing the necessary support.

Lokko also called on fans to come out in full force to support Gorsh at the Nyaniba Estates, promising an unforgettable night of boxing. "We urge all supporters of Gorsh to troop to the venue to witness a spectacle."