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.