Isaac "Royal Storm" Dogboe (born August 26, 1994) is a Ghanaian-British professional boxer. He is a former WBO Junior Featherweight (also known as Super Bantamweight) world champion, having held the title from 2018 to 2019. Dogboe is known for his aggressive, high-pressure fighting style and his resilience in the ring.
Early Life and Amateur Career
Born in Accra, Ghana, Dogboe later moved to the United Kingdom with his family. He began his boxing training at a young age under the guidance of his father, Paul Dogboe. As an amateur, he represented Ghana at the 2012 London Olympic Games in the bantamweight division, where he reached the first round before being eliminated.Professional Career
Dogboe made his professional debut in August 2013. He quickly rose through the ranks, primarily competing in the super bantamweight division.WBO Junior Featherweight Championship
Dogboe captured his first major title, the WBO Junior Featherweight world championship, on April 28, 2018, by defeating then-undefeated champion Jessie Magdaleno via an eleventh-round technical knockout. This victory marked a significant milestone, making him a world champion. He successfully defended his title once against Hidenori Otake in August 2018, securing a first-round TKO victory.Loss of Title and Subsequent Bouts
His reign as champion was short-lived, as he lost the title to Emanuel Navarrete via a unanimous decision in December 2018. A rematch with Navarrete in May 2019 also resulted in a loss for Dogboe, this time by technical knockout in the twelfth round.Following these defeats, Dogboe moved up to the featherweight division. He has since continued to campaign in this weight class, securing notable victories against opponents such as Chris Avalos and Adam Lopez, and later challenging for the WBO featherweight title, most notably against Robeisy Ramirez.