Some Ghanaians have taken to social media to make fun of a section of the Britsh press that hailed Isaac Dogboe as British ahead his successful WBO Super Bantamweight title defense on Sunday morning.
Isaac Dogboe made light work of his Japanese opponent Hidenori Otake finishing off the veteran after just a minute and 30 seconds into the first round.
It was the first time Japan’s Otake had been stopped in 37 professional fights and a third defeat in all.
The 23-year-old, with this victory, became the youngest Ghanaian to successfully retain his crown.
That was the 14th knockout of Dogboe’s career and it took his unbeaten record to 20 bouts.
Prior to the fight, an article in the Mirror noted Dogboe as “the British world champion you’ve never heard of”.
Though Dogboe moved to Britain when he was seven, he competed for Ghana at the London Olympics in 2012 under the flag of Ghana.
This meant the sudden “claiming” of Dogboe took some by surprise.
This article has gained traction on social media with some Ghanaians noting certain double standards that have been observed in sports reportage over the years.
Athletes with mixed heritage, like Anthony Joshua; who is of Nigerian descent, and even Scottish Tennis star, Andy Murray have been hailed as British when on the ascendancy, but have had their nationalities or decent singled out at the least bit of controversy or underperformance.
But like Dogboe’s bout against Otake, some Ghanaians made light work of the assertions with jokes and satire.
Some made reference to former UBS trader Kweku Adoboli, who was deported to Ghana, despite not having lived here since he was four years.
I find it hilarious that the British press are busy claiming Isaac Dogboe when they can simply keep Kwaku Adoboli.
He is the one we want to dash them.
I also just read a thread where an… https://t.co/GnYtpaSi3o— Nuong Faalong (@nuongfaalong) August 26, 2018
So who really owns Isaac Dogboe? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/cW8bhaMQx9
— Gestonne (@6miludo) August 26, 2018
@DailyMirror Stealing a Ghanaian boxer now are we? Isaac Dogboe is a Brit huh? lolhttps://t.co/40rWep8xua
— myk (@belykmyk) August 26, 2018
Isaac Dogboe the Brit. Hehee, tpical English attitude.
Jumping to identify with success but would show you where your ancestors… https://t.co/w5qR9OguZK
— Stephen Amos (@StefenAmos) August 26, 2018
How the British address Isaac Dogboe after defeat vs after victory pic.twitter.com/ZyhjE6if11
— Chief (@NanaAfro) August 26, 2018
It is worth noting that Dogboe has been regarded as British for a while now.
Never understood why @EddieHearn hasn’t signed Isaac Dogboe. Outside of Joshua, he was a Brit who looked ready, even in 2012
— The 7 Wolves Boxing (@the7wolves) August 2, 2016
Great to meet Brit-Ghanaian boxer Isaac Dogboe @royal_storm today. Unbeaten in 13 pro fights, his next bout: Accra! pic.twitter.com/bcE4zlNFxu
— (((Jon Benjamin))) (@JonBenjamin19) June 16, 2016
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By: Delali Adogla-Bessa/citinewsroom.com/Ghana
