JACK ASIS TO FIGHT WBA NO.2 CAN XU IN CHINA IN APRIL

ASIS VS XU CAN

JACK ASIS HEADS TO CHINA TO TAKE ON WBA NO.2 XU CAN
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JACK ASIS FACES A HUGE TEST AND A HUGE OPPORTUNITY in his ring return next month. The former IBO World Champion will face Chinese superstar Xu Can in Shanghai on April 22 in a twelve round dual title fight. Xu will defend his WBA International super featherweight title and Asis will put his Brayd Smith WUC title on the line.

The blockbuster fight was finalised in Toowoomba over the weekend with Xu Can’s promoter Liu Gang flying to the Garden City to crunch the deal.

“This is a massive fight,” Asis’ trainer/manager Brendon Smith said.

“Xu Can is ranked number two in the WBA rankings and is closing in on a title fight with WBA World Champion Jason Sosa and WBA super champion Jezreel Corrales.

“Jack Asis, was the IBO World title holder and in his most recent bout lost a close decision to Malcolm Klassen in South Africa – and the legitimacy of Klassen’s victory remains in question after he was investigated for alleged performance enhancing drugs charges.

“Both fighters are proven elite World class boxers.

“This bout will be in front of a huge audience in Shanghai China on April 22 on one of Liu Gang’s cards.

“Liu is the biggest promoter in Asia and this show will attract World wide attention.

“This is a massive opportunity for Jack.”

Xu Can is well known to Australian fight fans. He’s fought three Aussie boxers for three wins.

He’s the only man to defeat Toowoomba’s Commonwealth Champion Kris George and one of only two boxers to defeat the Gold Coast’s Corey McConnell.

“Xu Can is one of the biggest names in China,” Liu Gang said.

“He’s on track to become China’s second ever boxing World champion.

“He’s currently ranked number two in the WBA and a win over an opponent of the calibre of Jack Asis will hopefully put him to the mandatory challenger position for the title.

“I know Jack very well, I have seen him fight before and he’s a World class opponent.

“He’s a former World champion and will definitely be Xu Can’s toughest opponent to date.

“I’m also very proud to have the Brayd Smith WUC title on my show.

“It’s a huge honour.

“This is a champion vs champion showdown – may the best man win.”

Click here to watch highlights from Jack Asis’ victory over Kye Mackenzie

The bout is a golden ticket for Jack Asis to catapult himself right back into World title contention. After a brief retirement Asis has been back in the gym in readiness for an opportunity. Now he doesn’t want to let the opportunity pass him by.

“This is a very big chance for me,” Asis said.

“Xu Can is number two in the World, if I can beat him and win his WBA International title that will put me in the WBA ratings and one fight away from a shot at the World title.

“Thank you to my trainer manager Brendon Smith and Mr Liu Gang for giving me this opportunity.

“Xu Can is a very good fighter and I need to be my best to beat him.

“I will work hard in the gym and prepare well and give myself the best opportunity to win.

“This fight is also very special to me for three reasons.

“Firstly I’m defending my Brayd Smith WUC title, secondly the bout is on Brayd’s birthday and thirdly it will be my first fight since becoming an Australian citizen.

“I’m ready to go mate.”

JACK ‘THE ASSASSIN’ ASIS

35W (18ko) 19L

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
*IBO Super featherweight World Champion
*Brayd Smith World United Champion
*WBA Oceania Super featherweight Champion
*Australian Super Lightweight Champion
*Australian Lightweight Champion
*Filipino Featherweight Champion

TGW & SMITHY’S PROMOTIONS

“HEARTS OF GOLD”

OUR SON

There is a saying ‘If his heart was big enough he would give it to the World.

My son – that is just what he did. He made very clear from a young age that if anything happened to him he wanted to donate to any one in need.

Tuesday morning at 3am his heart was given to the World, as was his lungs, liver, pancreas and kidneys.
Because of Brayd five people received his gift of life.

In the past he wanted to give blood but wasn’t able to because he was a boxer and he was so disappointed.

This is our son Brayd John William Smith ‘Our Hero’

The most polite humble, intelligent caring gentleman I have ever seen. He was the best son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandson, great grand son, boyfriend and friend you could ever wish for.

He was perfect.

Especially the bond he shared with his younger brothers Tanner and Noah. Brayd gave them the best role model to look up to.

He was also the perfect son to his mother Kerri.

He loved what he did, he was always forgiving to all.

He never judged those who did not know him but chose to judge him for whatever reasons. Unfortunately he was judged for what he chose and loved to do.

My son entered the boxing ring, proud to be in front of his family friends and home town. He also walked out just as proud and just as humble.

On behalf of my family I wish to say thank you to each and every person who sent their condolences. I’m sorry I haven’t been able to get back to you at this time – but I will contact each and everyone of you in time.

Brayd has left behind a huge hole in our lives, we will never forget him we will keep his legacy alive.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday. You have shown us all the way Brayd, until we meet again.

I will continue to uphold his values in life and can only dream of being half the man he was .

I will and my family will never get over losing Brayd but we will get through and continue to move forward .
Brendon Smith.