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Raquinel and Frank Face Off for WBC Strap in Mexico


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Hermosillo, Mexico -- World-ranked super flyweights Jay-r Raquinel (R) of the Philippines and unbeaten Mexican Yahir Frank faced off during the presscon here today. Billed as “Guerra: México vs Filipinas,” the well-matched 12-round war will take place on Saturday, October 12, at Arena Sonora in Yahir Frank's hometown of Hermosillo in Northern Mexico, about 700 Km from the U.S - Mexican border.

The winner will not only claim the vacant WBC Silver Super Flyweight Title, but will also move high up in the 115-pound world rankings, inching closer to a world title fight.

In addition to that, the victorious will make himself more known by boxing fans around the world as the fight will be beamed live in different platforms, including TV Azteca in Mexico, ESPN Knockout in Latin America, Thriller App and for boxing fans in Asia, the rumble will be live on PPV on Abema Life (abema-global.com).


Yahir Frank (L) and Jay-r Raquinel pose during Thursday's press conference in Hermosillo, Mexico.

For the most important fight of his life, the Pinoy southpaw Jay-r Raquinel (16-2-1, 13 KO's) of Negros Occidental feels confident that he can beat the undefeated 21-year-old Yahir Frank (17-0, 12 KO's) in his own hometown of Hermosillo.

“I came here to win. I appreciate the support from fans in the Philippines. God willing, I win on Saturday (Sunday morning in the Philippines,” said Raquinel to Philboxing.

Jay-r is accompanied in Mexico by his experienced head coach sir Allan Alegria and his promoter Brico Santig, head of Highland Boxing. Frank is handled by experienced Mexican coach Alfredo Caballero, who used to train former champ Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada.

The fight is a crucial one for the Filipino Raquinel as he could earn a world title shot.

As of now, “The Dreamer,” who appears to be taller than the Mexican, is rated as high as WBC #10, WBO #15, and IBF #12 in the world rankings.

Meanwhile, the Mexican Yahir Frank is WBC #5.

Will iRaquinel be the one to control the action, soundly defeating Frank in his own hometown live on various platforms.

Or will it be the younger Mexican the one to claim victory?

This exciting October 12 show in Hermosillo Mexico (October 13 in the morning in the Philippines).


Raquinel (R) poses with the author in Mexico.

Fans in the Philippines who want to support Raquinel can buy the PPV for only PHP 200 pesos. Will you support the kababayan?

Here is the link where to get the PPV:

www.abema-global.com

Promoters for Raquinel’s fight are Zanfer in association with Akira Sakata’s Next Innovation and ABEMA LIFE.

Good luck, Raquinel!!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👍👍👍

Photos and Report by Carlos Costa of Cebu for Philboxing.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.


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