Joshua Clottey begins his self-redemption campaign today when he fights American Dashon Johnson in a light-middleweight contest at the Paramount Theatre in Huntington, New York, in the United States.
Following losses to Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao in successive world title bids, Clottey�s only fight thereafter was a contest that lasted no more than two rounds.
Today�s fight will be the Ghanaian�s first fight in almost two years after he stopped another America, Calvin Green, in Texas, USA.
That second round knock-out victory was Clottey�s first fight after he moved up from the welterweight division.
The 35-year-old former International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight champion will be facing a 25-year-old youngster who has won just once in his last nine fights.
And with Clottey seeking to be considered for another chance at the world title, today�s contest will provide a platform to make that firm statement.
In recent times, he works in the gym with trainer Godwin Dzanie Kotey, better known as Alloway, a trusted trainer who played a big part in the formative years of the former world champion.
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