It is now or never

By Joseph Batte and James Bakama RETIRED professional boxer Godfrey Nyakana has said that Justin Juuko stands a better chance of clinching a world title when he slugs it out with IBF junior lightweight champion, American Steve Forbes. "I'm extremely enthused about the fight because Juuko has very good chances of winning this fight. This is because the opposition is not that rigid. Steve Forbes is a fighter who can be beaten." Nyakana revealed that he had seen Forbes fight and if Juuko's camp was wise enough and had good game plan, Forbes will be defeated. "Boxing is about game plan. The camp that lays the best fight plan and lays good strategies always wins. Forbes is a crunch fighter. He always takes a low stance which means he attacks the body. He also throws many punches, but they are not very powerful. "Juuko has the advantage of being a fighter and boxer. He has good height, good reach and a harder punch. Juuko is also very agile. He is all round," says Nyakana. "The odds are against Juuko because Forbes is the champion. Besides he is also white fighter. This means that he will have all the support because whites will want to see their man win. Save for a few boxing experts who know that Juuko has a better chance of winning, nobody will be surprised if he loses," explained Nyakana. He revealed that this disadvantage should instead relax and motivate Juuko because if he wins the title, he will make a lot of money as a champion. Juuko is out to emulate Ayoub Kalule, Boza Edwards and John "The Beast" Mugabi who won world titles in the seventies and eighties. Ends