Wednesday, 29 July 2026 · Philippines
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Victorious Casimero Stops Micah in 3; Wants Inoue

Successful Ormocanon WBO world champion Johnriel Casimero (30-4, 21 KO's) bulldozed African challenger Duke Micah (24-1, 19 KO's), stopping him in three exciting chapters Saturday evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, USA.

Micah's demise came at the 54 second mark in round three as Casimero's superb firepower and technique ravaged him.

The decisive victory was Casimero's hot introduction to a wide Showtime PPV audience. The sky is now the limit for the experienced 3-division Filipino world champion.

Casimero’s thunderous win prompts boxing fans to crave for a thrilling unification battle between this popular 31-year-old Pinoy warrior and sizzling Japanese unified champion Naoya Inoue (19-0, 16 KO's) for 2021.

For that, Inoue, 27, first needs to pass through Australian challenger Australia Jason Moloney (21-1, 18 KO's) on Halloween evening at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Will that happen?

The Leyteño world champion is promoted by Manny Pacquiao's MP Promotions.

Saturday show's at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut was an exciting production of Premier Boxing Champion live on Showtime PPV.

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