ASTURIAS, Cebu, Philippines — Aug. 9, 2026 — Taiwan’s Ming Hung Lee survived a frightening first-round knockdown before roaring back to score a dramatic fourth-round stoppage of Filipino veteran Carlo Demecillo in the headline bout of Sunday’s action-packed boxing card at the Asturias Gym Auditorium.
Lee, who improved to 12-1 with nine knockouts, was badly hurt when Demecillo dropped him with a huge body shot inside the opening minute of the fight.
The Taiwanese fighter, however, regained his composure and turned the fight around, eventually dropping Demecillo down and forcing the referee to halt the contest in the fourth round.
The victory earned Lee the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Australasian Super Featherweight Championship, adding a regional title to his growing résumé and extending his winning streak to four fights.
Demicillo connects with a right at Lee.
Lee down in the first round.
The 37-year-old Lee, who previously trained at Don Antonio Aldeguer’s famed ALA Gym in Talamban, Cebu, appeared particularly comfortable fighting in front of the knowledgeable Cebuano crowd despite the early scare.
Lee was coming off a spectacular first-round knockout of Jason Tinampay and once again demonstrated his punching power and resilience in a fight that quickly developed into an exciting battle.
Demecillo Steps Up on Short Notice
Demecillo, a seasoned, brave and battle-tested Filipino campaigner, accepted the challenge on short notice after originally scheduled opponent Reycar Auxilio was forced to withdraw because of injury.
The 30-year-old Demecillo entered the bout with a 19-13-2 record and 11 knockouts. Throughout his career, Demecillo has faced a long list of respected opposition, including Carl Jammes Martin, Jayson Mama, Satoshi Shimizu, Arthur Villanueva and Sho Ishida.
Despite the defeat, Demecillo showed once again why he remains one of the Philippines' durable and experienced boxers, giving Lee a serious and super rough test before the champ found his way in the fourth.
Lee's hand raised after stopping Demecillo in the 4th round.
Lee Wants More Filipino Competition
Following the victory, Lee expressed his appreciation to the warm and enthusiastic Cebu fans who supported the fight in beautiful coastal City of Asturias with the Mayor Hon. Dana Andrew Matela "Dongkoy" Dumdum in attendance.
Before returning to Taiwan, the new WBF Australia Asian champion said he hopes to return to the Philippines soon for another fight at 130, clearly enjoying the atmosphere and competition in Cebu.
That raises an interesting question for Filipino boxing fans:
Which Filipino super featherweight should Ming Hung Lee fight next?
With the WBF Austral Asian belt now around his waist, Lee could become an interesting target for some of the Philippines' leading 130-pound fighters.
Officials and Promotion
The bout was supervised by WBF Vice President Alvin S. Go of Cavite City, while PBO-CV Secretary Nic Banal of Cebu served as referee.
The event was promoted by Big Yellow Boxing Promotion, headed by promoters Seth and May Flor Tio, with Head Coach Jing Jing Tepora working as matchmaker.
This night of boxing in Asturias, Cebu, was sanctioned by the Philippine Games and Amusements Board (GAB). Chairman Francisco Rivera. GAB Cebu Chief Jimmy Donton in attendance.
Photos by JD Sanchez for PhilBoxing
The author is veteran boxing reporter Carlos Costa in Cebu, carlos@philboxing.com
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