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Suico OPBF war set June 3 in Makati
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 15 May 2006
World Boxing Council no. 10 lightweight Randy "Komong Bato" Suico will attempt to win yet another OPBF title when he vies for the lightweight crown on June 3 against durable Thai Pongpetch Chuwatana at the Glorietta in Makati.
Suico, who remains a highly-exciting fighter despite two controversial losses in South Africa and the US, is currently undergoing intensive training in Japan to prepare for the heavy-handed Thai, who is given a more than fair chance of upsetting the dynamite-fisted Suico.
A protege of Japanese boxing guru Joe Koizumi, Suico is also a lock to see action on the July 2 Manny Pacquiao-Oscar Larios showdown, as he battles Mexican Silverio Ortiz in the undercard.
Thai matchmaker Narong Hengtrakul, who will accompany Chuwatana to Manila, has informed in a recent interview in Bangkok that the Thai fighter has a good chance against Suico, considering his power and tremendous shape.
Hengtrakul, however, admits that Suico's power is second to none, while his conditioning and heart are always unquestioned.
"Without a doubt, this will be an explosive fight. The Thai boy and Suico both have power. This will be an interesting match-up," said Hengtrakul.
Also seeing action on the June 3 card is one-time WBA title challenger Eriberto 'Yukka' Gejon, while Wyndel Janiola goes up in a grudge rematch with Julius Alcos.
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