Isaac Dogboe makes an impressive comeback with a TKO

Ghana’s Isaac Dogboe, got social media buzzing with his triumphant return to boxing after an eighth-round technical knock-out to Mexican-American Chris Avalos.

The former world champion seemed determined to make a statement after his 14-month absence and dominated the opening rounds in his debut bout throwing consistent jabs at the Mexican-American.

It was certainly a different and rejuvenated Isaac Dogboe, showing exquisite movement and great defensive skill throughout the bout.

The Royal Storm started the bout very aggressively and made use of his trademark devastating body shots in rounds 1 and 2.

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The Royal Storm was, however, deducted points in Round 5 by referee Russell Mora after he landed a low blow on Avalos. Unfazed by this, Dogboe scaled up his punches, bruising the face of his opponent.

Dogboe continued his dominance in the 5th and 6th rounds, continuing to work the body of the 30-year-old Avalos, who looked tired and worn out at that point.

The dominance of the former WBO Super bantamweight world champion, Dogboe, finally paid off in the 8th and final round when he ultimately stopped Avalos.

A quick combination, which ended in a hard right hand, smack in the face of Avalos, and the referee had seen enough, waving off the fight, and handing Dogboe a TKO victory.

It was Dogboe’s first taste of victory since moving up to the featherweight division.