“The New Pacquiao”
Ranee Ganoy has won over a legion of Aussie fans with his stunning KO of Thai Somchai Nakbalee in Brisbane on Friday night.
With plans to now match the Filipino slugger against IBF No.1 lightweight Nate “The Galaxy Warrior?? Campbell, Ganoy is revelling in his new surrounds in Australia.
Brilliantly promoted by Angelo di Carlo, Ganoy has won 10 of his last 11 fights, his only loss in a war with WBO Interim lightweight champ Michael Katsidis.
The IBF?s Australian representative Ray Wheatley is gobsmacked by Ganoy?s explosive power that has given him 20 KOs in 24 wins.
He decked Nakbalee twice in round two for a thrilling win on Friday against an opponent who had outpointed him three years ago.
“Ranee Ganoy is a legitimate threat to the world lightweight title,?? Wheatley said.
“Pound for pound he?s one of the most dangerous contenders out there.
“He?s knocked out some of the best lightweights in Australia and become a very popular fight in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
“He would be a worthy challenger for the world title. Even though he lost to Katsidis he showed that he can slug it out with the best in the business.??
