Ernesto Mercado promises knockout against Emmanuel Tagoe

Ernesto Mercado and Emmanuel Tagoe engaged in a heated confrontation during the final press conference for their upcoming light welterweight bout. The tension escalated when Mercado shoved Tagoe after the Ghanaian fighter reached for his WBO International belt.

Mercado has promised a three-round knockout during their 10-round match scheduled for Saturday, August 15, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The fight is part of the Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott card on DAZN.

Looking ahead, Mercado stated that if he secures a knockout victory, he intends to pursue fights against Emiliano Vargas or Frank Martin to further his standing in the division.