| |
|
Fajardo to defend title in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes PhilBoxing.com Sat, 09 Mar 2024
NEWLY-CROWNED OPBF light flyweight champion Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo of Agusan del Sur will defend his title in Japan against Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand on April 13 at the EDION Arena in Osaka.
The 24-year-old Fajardo, who is making his first title-defense, is going to Benguet via Baguio City Sunday, March 10 to continue his training from Manila.
He will be accompanied by his trainer Ericxon Asilo and will stay in Benguet until they depart for Japan.
“We still do not know when we are going to Japan,” said Fajardo.
He will be joined by his manager Jose “Monty” Flores and business manager Brico Santig.
Fajardo is expected to spar with the boxers at Highland Boxing Gym.
In his last fight, Fajardo beat John Paul Gabunilas of Cebu by a 1st round technical knockout last August 15, 2023 at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City.
Fajardo has 11 wins with 10 knockouts, one loss and two draws.
“I'm excited because it's my first time in Japan, and the opponent is good. So let's just try,” said Fajardo.
Simsri, on the other hand, has 32 wins with 30 knockouts with one loss.
The 23-year-old Simsri had six bouts last year, all in victory.
His last fight was against Bordin Chompoo who was stopped by a TKO in the 1st round last December 16 in Pathum Thani, Thailand.
The boxing promoter in Japan is Masaya Motoishi of Green Tsuda Promotions.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Lito delos Reyes.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Recalling Elorde’s Garden bouts By Joaquin Henson, , Tue, 07 May 2024TAYLOR AND CATTERALL CLASH IN ‘FACE OFF’ AHEAD OF GRUDGE MATCH IN LEEDS , Tue, 07 May 2024Inoue stops Nery in 6th round By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 07 May 2024Demolition at The Dome: Naoya Inoue Pummels Luis Nery in Six , Tue, 07 May 2024NERY DROPS INOUE ONCE BUT INOUE RETURNS THE FAVOR THRICE TO STOP NERY IN 6 By Dong Secuya, , Mon, 06 May 2024Yoshiki Takei Dethrones Jason Maloney as WBO Bantamweight Champion By Dong Secuya, , Mon, 06 May 2024Cavs Use Home Edge to Beat Magic in 7; Will Meet Boston Celtics in the Semi-Finals By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Mon, 06 May 2024Jean Henri Lhuillier Shines at 21st Kalachuchi Classic By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 06 May 2024Croc FC begs off Paris World Games By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 06 May 2024Full Undercard Bouts Announced for Tapales vs Jankaew Fight Night at Midas Hotel and Casino in Manila, Philippines , Mon, 06 May 2024Junior Younan makes Star Boxing Debut Title Fight on Saturday, May 11, 2024 , Mon, 06 May 2024Sanbalz national football tourney at Croc FC By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 06 May 2024NM Tyrhone James Tabernilla to play in Imus Open Rapid chess championship By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 06 May 2024Weights from Tokyo: Naoya Inoue - 121.75 lbs, Luis Nery - 121 lbs , Sun, 05 May 2024Canelo Alvarez Drops, Decisions Jaime Munguia to Retain Undisputed Super Middleweight Title By Ralph Rimpell, , Sun, 05 May 2024Minnesota T-wolves Are For Real, Beat Denver Nuggets in Game 1 By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sun, 05 May 2024Mario Barrios Outpoints Fabian Maidana By Ralph Rimpell, , Sun, 05 May 2024Brandon Figueroa Stops Jessie Magdaleno with a Body Shot in 9th Round By Ralph Rimpell, , Sun, 05 May 2024Eimantas Stanionis Remains Undefeated by Outpointing Gabriel Maestre By Ralph Rimpell, , Sun, 05 May 2024Canelo vs Munguia Off TV Results in Las Vegas By Ralph Rimpell, , Sun, 05 May 2024Japan One Title From Bantamweight Sweep By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sun, 05 May 2024‘STAR BOY’ BOSTAN HAS MORE THAN A FEELING HE’LL HEADLINE AT ROTHERHAM , Sun, 05 May 2024Pontinos dominate JSAP Nat’l Season By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 05 May 2024Fighting for More Than Scraps By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sat, 04 May 2024Press Conference Notes: Naoya Inoue & Luis Nery Set for UNDISPUTED Tokyo Dome Duel , Sat, 04 May 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|