One week before their highly anticipated confrontation, Modou Lô and Sa Thiès offered an electrifying face-off, marked by heated exchanges and a palpable rise in tension.

For the first time since the fight was officially announced, Sa Thiès broke his silence. Balla Gaye 2's brother didn't mince words, openly questioning his opponent's abilities. "If he doesn't back down, I'll beat him quickly. He has neither the strength nor the size," he declared, before confidently asserting that he would become the new King of the Arena on the evening of April 5th.

On the other side, Modou Lô opted for a more measured tone, without, however, shying away from the challenge. The wrestler from Parcelles Assainies highlighted his rigorous preparation in France, where he combined weight training sessions with sparring matches against his partners. "We've prepared well and everything is going well. I've seen that my opponent has also been working hard, and that's a good thing," he confided.

But behind this apparent calm, the message is clear. Modou Lô believes that his opponent's words will not carry weight on the day. "He talks too much, but he will suffer the same fate as my last victims," he warned, displaying quiet confidence.

When asked about his opponent's form, the King of the Arena was categorical: "Amoul loumay diakhal thi mbeur" (nothing worries me about this wrestler). A statement that sums up his mindset: determined, ready to adapt to any style. "If he brawls with me, I'll teach him a lesson. If he wrestles, I'll take him down," he added.

As the deadline approaches, this royal clash is shaping up to be one of the most explosive fights of the season. Between deliberate provocation and feigned composure, the psychological duel has already begun. The question now is who, Modou Lô or Sa Thiès, will live up to their word in the arena.