Thursday, 30 July 2026 · Philippines
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KYOWA, MAYOL MAKE WEIGHTS!

At the official weigh-in held just hours ago at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, World Boxing Council minimumweight champ Eagle Kyowa weighed in at an exact 105 lbs, while undefeated Filipino challenger Rodel 'Batang Mandaue' Mayol came in at a superb 104.2 lbs.

Also, reigning OPBF bantam champ Malcolm Tunacao and challenger Yasuo Kijima both checked in at 117 lbs.

The weigh-in was attended by a mammoth crowd of Filipino, Thai and Japanese boxing fans, all eager to catch an early glimpse of the talented protagonists.

A large number of Filipino fans, led by GAB chairman Eric Buhain and better-half, Batangas representative Eileen Ermita-Buhain, are now in Tokyo to cheer for both Mayol and Tunacao.

Notable personalities in Tokyo also include lawyer Chito Salud and wife, top promoter Rex 'Wakee' Salud, legendary cockfighting breeder Sonny Lagon, Robert Yu of Ching Palace restaurant, WBC no. 10 lightweight Randy Suico and trainer Juanito Ablaca.

The bout will be aired live tomorrow over at Solar Sports.

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