Okwiri - I will knock out Ally Ndoro within five rounds

Rayton Okwiri has called on Kenyans to turn out in large numbers on Saturday for his bout against Tanzanian Ally Ndoro.

While he admits knowing little about his opponent, Okwiri is confident he will knock him out inside five rounds.

"He is an upcoming boxer, and I honestly don't know much about him. I can't underrate him, and I will fight professionally just like I do in all my fights," Okwiri told Mozzart Sport in an exclusive interview,

"However, my rallying call is to Kenyans to turn out in large numbers to witness as I knock him out. It won't go past five rounds, I am very confident about that," he added.

Okwiri was initially set to face highly-rated Ugandan boxer Kassim Ouma in Kampala last month but the fight aborted at the last minute due to differences with the promoter.

Okwiri disappointed after aborted bout in Uganda

It was also rumoured the Ugandan would face Okwiri in Nairobi this month, but that too never materialized.

Okwiri laments he spent over Ksh 1 Million preparing for the bout against Kassim but says he's now ready to roll against Ndoro.

"I have trained for over three months and I feel ready. I was really looking forward to knocking him (Kassim) out and had prepared very well.

Ally Ndoro will now face the wrath. I have never been in good shape like I am currently and Kenyans will enjoy the fight - that is my promise," he added.

Tanzanian boxer Karim "Mtu Kazi" will face former Africa Champion Daniel Wanyonyi in the main curtain raiser, a fight that has stolen all the hype from the main match and Okwiri says that really doesn't bother him.

"Mandonga is more of a comedian and that explains why everyone is talking about him. He knows how to talk but what he says is opposite of what he does in the ring. Whenever he says he'll knock out someone, he ends up getting a beating."

"It has worked for him as his profile has grown fast but my focus is on my fight," he concluded.