Regie Suganob in motion throughout his April bout towards Japan’s Kai Ishizawa. | CDN file photograph
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob of the PMI Bohol Boxing Steady is ready to headline the much-anticipated “Kumong Bol-Anon 19” on December 21 in Bohol.
The announcement was formally made by Edito Villamor, the veteran matchmaker for PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions, signaling a vital bout for Suganob, the present high contender within the World Boxing Group (WBO) gentle flyweight division.
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Suganob maintains No. 1 rating
Suganob, who holds the WBO World Gentle Flyweight title, has constantly maintained his No. 1 rating within the division, cementing his place as one of many Philippines’ brightest prospects.
The 27-year-old goals to comply with within the footsteps of the nation’s present world champions, Melvin Jerusalem (WBC) and Pedro Taduran (IBF).
Though Suganob’s opponent for this occasion has but to be introduced, he’s anticipated to face an acid check to gauge his readiness for a world title shot towards reigning WBO gentle flyweight champion Sokichi Iwata of Japan.
Formal problem to Iwata
Final month, throughout the thirty seventh WBO Conference in Puerto Rico, Villamor formally submitted a problem on Suganob’s behalf to the WBO’s high officers, requesting a title bout towards Iwata.
Suganob boasts a formidable file of 15 wins (5 by knockout) and only one loss.
His sole defeat got here in 2023, in a world title problem towards Sivenathi Nontshinga in South Africa, the place he fell brief by way of unanimous choice. Since then, the satisfaction of Dauis, Bohol, has bounced again emphatically.
He secured the WBO World title by defeating Venezuela’s Ronald Chacon (32-3-1, 23 KOs) and efficiently defended it with a sensational eighth-round TKO towards Japan’s Kai Ishizawa (11-4, 10 KOs) this previous April.
“Kumong Bol-Anon 19” follows the success of PMI’s earlier occasion, “Kumong Bol-Anon 18,” held in Tagbilaran Metropolis, which noticed prospect Shane Gentallan declare the PBF minimumweight title.
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