April 30, 2024

Lumacad to fight in Bangkok July 20

DAVAO CITY – Ryan “The Fire Fist” Lumacad of Gen. Santos City will fight dangerous Nawaphon“Nakornlo” Kaikana of Thailand in Bangkok on July 20.The 27-year old Lumacad (14W-2L-3D, 8KO) recently won by retirement over Brian Diano of Cayayan de Oro in the 4th round at Gaisano Mall Bacolod last Feb. 17, 2018.However, Lumacad lost by TKO in the 4th round to Karoon Jarupialerd in Thailand at Workpoint Studio in Bang Phun last Sept. 22.Lumacad suffered an injury from his left fist during that fight and had to take a rest. But now he is back and wants to win again.“OK na ako at magaling ang ako,” said Lumacad, who is now training in Davao City with his brother ex-boxer Fernando.They are scheduled to fly to Thailand on July 17.Kaikana, on the other hand, knockout former WBC World flyweight champion Sonny Boy Jaro of Negros Occidental in the 7th round to retain the WBC Asian Boxing Council bantamweight title last May 18.The 27-year old Kaikana improved his record to 45 wins with 35 knockouts against 1 loss and 1 draw.The 8-round will be held at the WP Boxing in Bangkok. (Lito delos Reyes) 

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