World-ranked Filipino fighter John Michael Zulueta lands an unintentional left on the balls of Thailand fighter Sittichai Namnual Wednesdy night at Spaceplus Bangkok, a mishap without repercussions.

By Carlos Costa

Luckily for the Pinoy, the Thai referee did not see it, and the battle continued with Zulueta pressing forward, scoring elegant and damaging combinations on the strong Thai, quickly reducing his stamina till the nearby end.

Zulueta went on to drop Sittichai, later on forcing him to abandoned combat for a round two TKO in his favor.

With the quick and riveting victory, the Bacolod-native achieved none other thing than his third consecutive knockout win in Thailand, conquering in the process the vacant ABF light flyweight strap.

The feat also improves Zulueta’s standing in the 105lbs world-rankings, which is the weight class where the world’s top two fighters are Thai champions: Panya Prabadsri and Niyomtrong.

Zulueta’s title Win was one of main attractions during the exciting boxing event produced by Award-winning Filipino promoter Brico Santig of Highland Boxing Promotions, done in association with Supanat Chanram and Tony Chen.

Congratulations John Michael Zulueta!

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