Power Mike in final training ahead of Golola showdown

Dan Okiror, the renowned Teso kick-boxer popularly known as Power Mike, is currently in Kenya for final preparations ahead of his highly anticipated intercultural fight against Moses Golola.

Born in Ngora District, Okiror is training in Kakamega County under the guidance of coach Isaac Richard Otai, who is sharpening his skills in both kicking and punching.

“I want to tell my people of Teso and Uganda as a whole that my being in Kenya is not for fun. It is for the purpose of ensuring that the intercultural belt remains in Teso land come December 20, 2025, at Bukedea Stadium,” Okiror declared.

He revealed that his daily three-session drills have given him confidence of finishing Golola in the opening round. “So far, any punch I throw is equivalent to 20 kilograms. Let me assure my opponent that Teso people eat kalo but not matoke,” he added.

Coach Otai expressed optimism that by the end of the three-week training camp, which concludes on December 18, Okiror will be ready to showcase Teso’s abundant talent.

“Under my coaching, Power Mike has already won several international belts. He has no fear of beating Golola. He is going to be among those who have placed Teso region at the top in Uganda. Let’s support our own and stand together when it comes to matters between us and outsiders,” Otai said.

Moses Golola, speaking to Vision Sport, admitted his surprise at the matchup. “This fight is something I never thought would happen. Kickboxing has entered a new era of unpredictability, and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets,” Golola remarked.

The six-round title fight, contested under the heavyweight category of 80–100 kg, was officially launched on November 10 at Kaler Primary School grounds in Ngora District. It will be the first of its kind.

Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot, the Iteso Paramount Chief, recently blessed Okiror’s fight, describing it as a blessing to the cultural institution and a unifying event between the Iteso and Baganda clans. Emolot promised to attend and called upon all Iteso to openly support the bout, saying it is a way of showing solidarity with their culture.