Boholano boxer Regie Suganob (left) and Japanese Kai Ishizawa (proper) maintain the World Boxing Group (WBO) World Mild flyweight belt in the course of the official weigh-in of the “Kumong Bol-Anon XV” on the Tagbilaran Metropolis Corridor on Monday, April 29. | Photograph: Glendale Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Boholano boxer Regie “Filipino Suganob” will try to show himself as soon as once more in entrance of his hometown crowd as he defends his World Boxing Group (WBO) World mild flyweight title in opposition to a formidable opponent who has traveled all the best way from Japan.
Suganob of the PMI Bohol Boxing Steady, will sq. off in opposition to fellow former world title challenger Kai Ishizawa in his inaugural title protection in the primary occasion of the “Kumong Bol-anon XV” combat card tomorrow, Tuesday, April 30, on the Holy Identify College Barder Gymnasium in Tagbilaran Metropolis, Bohol.
The 26-year-old Suganob, hailing from Dauis, Bohol, confronted Ishizawa for the primary time throughout Monday’s official weigh-in at Tagbilaran Metropolis Corridor on April 29.
Each fighters made weight, tipping the scales at 107.2 kilos, setting the stage for his or her 12-round WBO regional title showdown supervised by none apart from WBO’s Asia Pacific vp, Leon Panoncillo.
The showdown between Suganob and Ishizawa is likely one of the most extremely anticipated bouts within the Philippines this 12 months as a result of escalating boxing rivalry between the 2 nations.
Additionally, the rarity of attracting a top-notch boxer like Ishizawa is a uncommon incidence, achieved final March by PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions, due to its promoter and supervisor, Floriezyl Echavez Podot, and veteran matchmaker Edito Villamor.
“That is essentially the most anticipated installment of Kumong Bol-anon. The rivalry between the Filipino boxers and Japanese boxers has by no means been this intense,” stated Podot in the course of the post-weigh-in presser.
The Philippines has not too long ago endured important losses to Japanese boxers on their house turf. Notable Filipino boxers reminiscent of Marlon Tapales, Jerwin Ancajas, and Jonas Sultan faltered on Japan’s boxing stage, till Melvin Jerusalem, based mostly in Cebu, captured the WBC world minimumweight title in opposition to Yudai Shigeoka earlier this month.
Regardless of Jerusalem’s victory, it has not dampened the fervor of the vast majority of Filipino boxing followers to hunt redemption in opposition to their Japanese rivals, with Suganob subsequent in line in opposition to Ishizawa.
The 27-year-old Ishizawa expressed his unwavering willpower to combat outdoors his homeland in pursuit of changing into a world champion, beginning with dethroning Suganob within the latter’s personal territory.
“I’m assured that I can knock out Suganob. I do know I’ve a very good likelihood of profitable, that’s why I agreed to return and combat him,” Ishizawa stated by means of an interpreter.
Ishizawa boasts a report of 11 wins, with 10 knockouts and three losses. He has already confronted two Filipinos in Vince Paras and Jaycever Abceda.
In the meantime, Suganob remained reserved when questioned about his capability to knock out Ishizawa. As an alternative, he pledged victory to his fellow Boholanos come Tuesday.
“I wouldn’t say if I can knock him out or not. All I can say is, I educated onerous for 4 months for this combat. I received’t assure something, I’ll do my greatest on high of the ring,” stated Suganob (14W-1L, 4KOs).’
Suganob has repeatedly confirmed himself to be a world-class contender, starting along with his victory over countryman Mark Vicelles in 2023 to earn his first world title shot. He additional solidified his standing by clinching the WBO World title with a unanimous choice win over veteran Venezuelan Ronald Chacon final 12 months in Tagbilaran Metropolis.
These unable to attend the combat card tomorrow can tune in to the Authorities-owned PTV Community, which can broadcast the fights stay beginning at 3 p.m.
Panoncillo counseled PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions and Podot for efficiently bringing in a top-notch Japanese boxer like Ishizawa to Bohol.
“Many of the fights of elite Japanese boxers are achieved in Japan as a result of they domesticate the game there. More often than not, Japanese boxers combat of their nation. It’s an enormous accomplishment for PMI to place up this card. I hope there might be extra fights like this. It’s a possibility to function elite boxers from these two aggressive nations and we’re proud to be part of it,” stated Panoncillo.
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