By Carlos Costa
Thailand’s world-ranked WBC Asia Super Bantamweight Champion Thattana “Chainoi” Luangphon (17-0-1, 13 KO’s), is set to make the fifth defense of his belt against tough Filipino challenger Kevin “The Bull” Aseniero (10-3-1, 5 KO’s) of Cagayan de Oro this coming Saturday, August 27, in the City of Ángels, Bangkok, Thailand.
The 10-rounder action clash for the coveted WBC Asia strap is a televised NKL Promotion card expected to thrill boxing fans in The Land of Smiles as the Filipino Aseniero aims to follow up on the exciting recent successes in Thailand of his Pinoy kababayans Adrian Sales Lerasan, John Michael Zulueta and Herlan Sixto Gomez.
However, Aseniero’s mission is a tough one as he battles the heavy-handed “Chainoi,” a slugger with speed and lethal dynamite in his punches, who is currently ranked by the WBC as the world’s # 3 super bantamweight.
Luckily for Kevin, he will be assisted during fight time by young coach Marvin Alegria, a caring trainer with experience, commitment to his boxers and passion for the sport of boxing.
As a result, Aseniero feels good for the crucial battle, feeling strong as a super bantamweight, after and intense training at the MP Highland Gym in Sampaloc, Metro Manila.
According to man of boxing Brico Santig, director of the Highland Boxing Team, Kevin Aseniero has been training for nearly 3 months. He was supposed to fight last month in Australia, but unfortunately that fight in the Land down under fell thru.
Kevin keep on training for another chance. And the chance has come against a Chainoi, the golden opportunity to get into action and prove what he is made of.
The Filipino warrior arrives in Bangkok Tuesday, August 23, for Saturday’s battle.
Fans can notice that Aseniero is ready. But so is Chainoi, a man with his mind set in challenging for a world title. Who will prevail? Who will emerge victorious from battle?
Saturday’s title clash promises to be an exciting rumble with much at stake.
So the question in fans’ minds is:
Will the 28-year-old Kevin “The Bull” Aseniero seize the day, shocking “Chainoi.” dealing him his first pro boxing defeat, while taking from him work-ranking and strap?
Or will the promising 25-year-old Thai Tiger ชายน้อย วรวุฒิ “Chainoi” be to much for the brave warrior from the Filipino City of Golden Friendship?
Fans outside Thailand may try to watch the fight live from the official website of the broadcasting station Thairath TV Channel 32. The show starts at 2:30 PM Thailand Time. (Thailand Time is UTC +7)
This is the link: www.Thairath.co.th/tv/live
May the Best Man Win!
May the Best Man Win!
The author veteran boxing reporter Carlos Costa can be reached at carlos@philboxing.com and Whatsapp +639184538152.
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