Godoy vows to beat Kautondokwa
Argentinean boxer Billi Godoy has warned that he will destroy Namibia's WBO/IBF Africa middleweight champion Walter 'The Executioner' Kautondokwa when they clash in Windhoek on 20 March.
The two pugilists will headline the Independence boxing celebration titled 'The Legacy Fight' at the Ramatex complex in what will be a firecracker of a fight.
The 33-year-old undefeated Kautondokwa boasts an impressive record of 15 knockouts from his 16 fights while Godoy holds 36 wins, 17 knockouts and three losses.
The hard-hitting Kautondokwa is expected to defend his World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa middleweight title; whereas Godoy has vowed to snatch it from him as Argentinean boxers are increasingly being seen as dangerous fighters.
Speaking through a translator, Godoy said the hospitality in Namibia was great, but that he was here to win the title.
“It is a big fight and I will show how prepared I'm. If he is not ready, then he will be in big trouble,” he said about Kautondokwa.
He further said there was limited video footage of the Namibian boxer available, which disadvantaged him because he could not study his style.
“There is only one video which we saw of him. I have many, but that's not a problem, because I'm a professional and will not talk much about that.”
Godoy added that fighting outside his home country would not disadvantage him as long as the referees were fair.
“If everything is fair and I win, I will invite him to my country for a rematch,” he said.
Nestor Tobias, Kautondokwa's manager, said even though the Argentinean wanted to shock the world, Kautondokwa had nothing to fear because he was a champion and wanted to improve his rank and get a chance at a world title fight.
The two boxers will face off today at Post Street Mall, giving them an opportunity to size each other up.
Kautodonkwa had previously said that Godoy had no respect, as he dared to threaten him in his country. “So many of them have come here to say the same thing and I always refer them back to my 94% knockout ratio.
“I take Godoy very seriously as an opponent. I'm now rated number three and a win might see me contend for the world title, so this fight is important to me and perhaps the most important fight of my career so far.
“I promise the fans another win, and as for Godoy, I do my talking in the ring,” Kautondokwa said.
Kautondokwa and Godoy's fight will honour the legacy of the country's former and current presidents, and the smooth and transparent transfer of power from founding president Sam Nujoma to second president Hifikepunye Pohamba and then to current head of state Hage Geingob.
The Legacy Fight will also see three WBO Africa title contentions.
WBO number five Jeremiah 'Low-Key' Nakathila will take on Ghana's Patrick Okine for the WBO Africa Jr lightweight title, while WBO number 14 Mike Shonena goes head to head with Idd Pialari of Tanzania for the WBO Africa welterweight crown.
There will be 11 exciting undercards, which include Harry Simon Jr. General tickets sell for N$50 while VIP tickets go for N$500.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
The 33-year-old undefeated Kautondokwa boasts an impressive record of 15 knockouts from his 16 fights while Godoy holds 36 wins, 17 knockouts and three losses.
The hard-hitting Kautondokwa is expected to defend his World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa middleweight title; whereas Godoy has vowed to snatch it from him as Argentinean boxers are increasingly being seen as dangerous fighters.
Speaking through a translator, Godoy said the hospitality in Namibia was great, but that he was here to win the title.
“It is a big fight and I will show how prepared I'm. If he is not ready, then he will be in big trouble,” he said about Kautondokwa.
He further said there was limited video footage of the Namibian boxer available, which disadvantaged him because he could not study his style.
“There is only one video which we saw of him. I have many, but that's not a problem, because I'm a professional and will not talk much about that.”
Godoy added that fighting outside his home country would not disadvantage him as long as the referees were fair.
“If everything is fair and I win, I will invite him to my country for a rematch,” he said.
Nestor Tobias, Kautondokwa's manager, said even though the Argentinean wanted to shock the world, Kautondokwa had nothing to fear because he was a champion and wanted to improve his rank and get a chance at a world title fight.
The two boxers will face off today at Post Street Mall, giving them an opportunity to size each other up.
Kautodonkwa had previously said that Godoy had no respect, as he dared to threaten him in his country. “So many of them have come here to say the same thing and I always refer them back to my 94% knockout ratio.
“I take Godoy very seriously as an opponent. I'm now rated number three and a win might see me contend for the world title, so this fight is important to me and perhaps the most important fight of my career so far.
“I promise the fans another win, and as for Godoy, I do my talking in the ring,” Kautondokwa said.
Kautondokwa and Godoy's fight will honour the legacy of the country's former and current presidents, and the smooth and transparent transfer of power from founding president Sam Nujoma to second president Hifikepunye Pohamba and then to current head of state Hage Geingob.
The Legacy Fight will also see three WBO Africa title contentions.
WBO number five Jeremiah 'Low-Key' Nakathila will take on Ghana's Patrick Okine for the WBO Africa Jr lightweight title, while WBO number 14 Mike Shonena goes head to head with Idd Pialari of Tanzania for the WBO Africa welterweight crown.
There will be 11 exciting undercards, which include Harry Simon Jr. General tickets sell for N$50 while VIP tickets go for N$500.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
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