MARTIN EYES 12TH STRAIGHT WIN VS. KOKIETGYM

by Lito Delos Reyes

WORLD Boxing Association Asia bantamweight champion Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy”Martin of the Philippines is seeking his 12th straight win against Petchchorhae Kokietgym of Thailand on Feb. 16 at the SM City North EDSA Skydome in Mandaluyong City.

Martin beat Moon Chul Suh of South Korea to retain the title last October 27 at the Don Bosco High School in Laguna.

He also retired Huerban Qiatehe of China at the Plaza Bayombong to retain the WBO Oriental Youth bantamweight title.

Kokietgym alias Petchpraya Por Petchprayoon (17-2-0) recently lost to Giemel Magramo in their battle for the WBO Oriental flyweight title last Oct. 29 in Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay City.

Kokietgym, however came from four victories starting from Tommy Seran by unanimous decision in 2015. He then UD Paulus Baransano, Iwan Key and Manachai Laos PDR.

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