Isaac Dogboe signs with Top Rank


122-pound world champion Isaac Dogboe has inked with Top Rank, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.

“We are very, very happy to announce that we have signed Isaac Dogboe to a co-promotional agreement with Rising Star of Africa,” Top Rank chairman Bob Arum said. “This is a long-term agreement and together with [trainer and father] Paul Dogboe and [adviser] Mike Altamura, we will afford Isaac opportunities to win championships in multiple divisions.”

“We’re determined to keep Isaac as active as possible,” Altamura said.

“I am looking forward to strengthening my relationship with Bob Arum and welcoming the Top Rank team to Ghana next year,” Dogboe said. “I am happy to be part of the Top Rank family. This only strengthens our relationship, and I am excited about making history together.”

“We’re looking at the highest available contender,” Altamura said. “Currently I have Paul reviewing some tape of potential opponents.”