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Jesse Espinas and Leboy Atencio Ready to Rumble in Thailand, LIVE on TrillerTV (Weigh-in Photos)


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Espinas (R) and Komgrich (L) at Friday's weighin.

Veteran boxing writer Carlos Costa reports from Bangkok, Thailand -- Filipino action boxers Jesse Espinas of Ozamiz City and Leboy Atencio of Northern Samar are set to clash hard with fearsome Thai fighters in Brico Santig's Highland Boxing Promotion show this Saturday, March 28, at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok, LIVE worldwide on TrillerTV.

The world-ranked Espinas, aka "The Little Giant," (25-7, 15 KOs) takes on former titlist Komgrich Nantapech in a six-round Super Flyweight bout. Although Espinas' WBC Asia and IBF Asia titles aren't on the line, expect a intense fight!


Espinas and Komgrich flex their muscles, showing to the audience how fit they are for their Highland Boxing's Battle.

Meanwhile, Leboy Atencio (7-1, 4 KOs) gears up for his first title fight, battling Thailand's Sukpasried Ponphitak for the vacant ABF Featherweight Title. Fighting as the co-main event, the 24-year-old Waray warrior aims to score his 5th consecutive knockout win. Can he get it?




Atencio and Ponphitak ready for battle in Brico Santig's event in Bangkok.

The show's main event features Australian "Mad Dog" Brad Morgan (11-0, 10 KOs) vs. Thailand's Somchai Wongsuwan (4-0, 2 KOs) for the vacant WBA Oceania Super Lightweight Belt, with Carlos Costa of Cebu refereeing.


Main Event. Mad Dog Brad Morgan of Australia battles Thailand's Somchai Wongsuwan for the WBA Oceania Super Lightweight Title.

Catch the action live on TrillerTV this Saturday, starting at 1pm Philippine Time. Download the TrillerTV app for free and cheer on our two brave Pinoy fighters! Laban Pinoy!!! 🇵🇭


The author (L) poses with Pinoy fighters Jesse Espinas and Leboy Atencio.

The author is veteran boxing reporter Carlos Costa 🇵🇭 Cebu City


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