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Former Pan-African interim cruiserweight champion Vikapita 'Beast Master' Meroro is set to leave for Nigeria tomorrow, ahead of his clash with Nigerian boxer Tony Salam.Merero and Salam will fight for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Pan-African cruiserweight title in Lagos on Sunday. The fight was initially slated for 30 June, but was postponed to this month because of the ongoing Afcon 2019 finals taking place in Egypt. Meroro's manager Risto Ashikoto said the boxer is ready to represent his country in Lagos. “I can confirm that everything is set because we have already signed the contract for the fight. I believe they will not postpone it again, because they will have to pay us if they do. “Meroro is ready for this fight and I am sure that he will make us proud on Sunday,” Ashikoto said. Meroro has a record of 27 wins and seven losses in 36 professional fights, while Salam will go into the bout with an impressive record of 13 wins and two losses in 15 fights. The Namibian last fought in November last year, when he beat Mussa Ajibu via unanimous decision, while his opponent's last fight ended in a knockout victory over Kwesi Tutu in December 2018. “It is going to be an interesting fight because our boxer will give it his all, in order to claim the title. “Yes, the Nigerian has the home-ground advantage, but Meroro is an experienced fighter, who can handle the pressure. “It is not going to be an easy fight for either of the boxers, regardless of where the fight is taking place.“We believe in the abilities of Meroro and that is why we will go to Nigeria full of confidence,” Ashikoto said. Meroro will also be accompanied by his trainer Andreas Moyanale. “If anything comes up before Thursday, the public will be the first to know about any changes,” Ashikoto added yesterday. Jesse Jackson Kauraisa

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