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This past Friday saw two Asian shows.
Hangzhou, China The most notable of the two Asian shows came from Thailand. In the main event Chinese fans saw local star Qiu Xiao Jun (18-2, 8) retain his WBC “Silver” Super Bantamweight title with a 6th round KO win against Filipino Diarh Gabutan (19-5-3, 10). At times Jun was made to look very silly by the movement of Gabutan however a left hook in round 6 dropped the Filipino for the count. Ranked #1 by the WBC Jun should be in line for a world title shot but this performance showed that there was still a lot of improvements that the 25 year old will want to make before testing himself against the best in the world. In the chief support bout Thailand's unbeaten Kaewfah Tor Buamas (20-0, 13) maintained his unbeaten record, and claimed the WBC Asian Boxing Council Continental Lightweight title, with a decision win against Andrew Wallace (10-6-1, 6). On paper this was a mismatch but Wallace really pushed Kaewfah all the way in a very competitive fight. A more competitive bout, at least on the cards, saw Herman Ene Purcell (6-4, 4) claim a majority decision over Isaraphap Sor Varunee (3-3. 2). This 6 round bout had 3 very close cards but Purcell did deserve the win. Another 6 rounder saw Japan's Hurricane Futa (19-5-1, 10) take a 5th round technical decision over Hero Tito (10-8-1, 3). The bout ended with Futa suffering a cut over this right eye from a head-clash and the fighters needed to go to the cards early on with Futa taking a split technical decision. Another contest saw Venezuelan novice Omrri Bolivar (2-0, 1) take a 5 round unanimous decision win over Thailand's Khunkiri Wor Wisaruth (21-13-1, 14). The bout, originally scheduled for 6 rounds, was re-scheduled to just 5 rounds with Bolivar taking the win. In an all debutant bout Ding Ya Jie (0-0-1) fought to a 4 round draw with Dang Liang Liang (0-0-1). Thailand The other show was in Thailand. The main event on this card saw the unbeaten Thong Sithluangphophun (14-0, 9) take a 12 round decision victory against game Filipino Danilo Pena (27-22-4, 11). Thong, defending his PABA Featherweight title, was put under pressure by Pena but knew too much and deserved the win, though it was one he had to work for. Despite Pena's record he is a game competitor and he showed that here. Thong's stablemate Hanuman Sithluangporphun (11-4, 3) also managed to pick up a win as he out pointed Jack Amisa (21-37-2, 14). Although Hanuman did pick up the win we're unsure just how far he can go, for Amisa this was a 23rd loss in Thailand. In the least significant of the bouts televised from this show fans saw Yodsingdaeng Jor Chaijinda (9-1, 5) score a clear win over the game but out matched Thaminkhao Sor Tharnthip (4-16-1, 3). The once beaten Yodsingdaeng really bullied Thaminkhao, especially in round 4, as he forced the stoppage over a man who really battered in the final round. Alberta, Canada In Canada fans saw the professional debut of Filipino Heavyweight Stan Surmacz Ahumada (1-0, 1) who over-came fellow debutant Dale Swampy (0-1) in just 48 seconds
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Wenshan, China
The biggest show this past weekend came from China where Zovi promotions put on a show to celebrate the Chinese new year. The show featured 7 bouts and amazingly also featured 7 titles, all WBC belts on a show that really did go over the top with titles. The card, of course, began with the undercard bouts which didn't feature any titles. One of the under-card bouts saw the debuting Bai Shan Bo (1-0) out point visiting Australian teenager Steve Spark (1-1, 1) in a 4 round bout. The other undercard contest saw Xu Chan (5-1) take a narrow decision win over Josh Baillie (2-2, 1). In regards to title bouts there were a number off less interestingly looking bouts. One of those saw WBC Youth Welterweight champion Yang Xing Xin (10-3-2, 7) score a 6th round TKO over Korean fighter Joon-Yong Lee (4-3-3, 2) in a bout that turned out to be more eventful that seemed likely when the bout was signed. Another “lesser” title bout saw Xian Wei Qian (7-4-1, 1) score a unanimous decision over Hero Tito (9-6-1, 3). The win for Qian saw him retaining his WBC Asian Boxing Council Featherweight title and claiming the WBC Eurasian Pacific Boxing Council Featherweight title. In a female bout fans saw local fighter Cai Zongju (4-1, 1) take an impressive decision win over former multi-time world title challenger Gretchen Abaniel (15-7, 6) in a bout that saw Zongju claim the female versions of both the WBC Asian Boxing Council Continental and WBC International Minimumweight titles. This was Zongju's third successive win following her sole loss, in Laos, to teenager Nampetch Kwanjaisrikod in October last year. The biggest name on the card was former WBC Minimumweight world champion Xiong Zhao Zhong (25-6-1, 14) who continued his legacy by claiming the WBC International Minimumweight title with a decision win over Japans Hiroya Yamamoto (8-3, 3). This was Zhong's first bout following his loss last October to WBA champion Hekkie Budler. The key bout in many ways featured a man many view as the future of Chinese boxing, Qiu Xiao Jun (15-2, 7). Jun was fighting his most notable opponent to date as he took on former world title challenger Silvester Lopez (23-10-2, 17), in a bout for the WBC Silver Super Bantamweight title. Despite being a step up on paper for Jun he made things look easy as he battered Lopez who was stopped in the 6th round. Sadly for Lopez it now seems that he's quickly becoming a shot fighter and his upset win last time out against Rex Wao is likely to be a one off for a man who really need to consider walking away from the sport before taking too much damage. Jakarta, Indonesia In Indonesian fans had the chance to see the highly talented Iwan Zoda (5-1, 4) score a 7th round stoppage of Stevanus Nana Bau (2-2-1, 1) in a rematch of Zoda's debut. In their first meeting Zoda took a 6 round decision over his compatriot, this time around however Nana Bau couldn't survive the schedule, which was 12 rounds. For those questioning us over Nana Bau's record, which we know is incomplete, he is also known on boxrec as Stevanus Nanai, where he is listed as 2-0-1 (2). We've put the records together and hope boxrec.com follow suit at some point in the future. We're sorry for having results up late though this past Monday featured two low level
Kunming, China The main action of the day was in China as Zovi promotion showcased some of their most promising fighters. The most promising of those fighters in action was Qiu Xiao Jun (14-2, 6) who successfully defended his WBC Asian Boxing Council Continental Super Bantamweight title with an excellent opening round KO against Ruslan Berchuk (8-4, 4). Jun, one of the most talented prospects plying his trade in the Chinese mainland, looked sensational here though the fight was too short to really learn anythign new about Jun. A second title fight on this show saw Yang Xing Xin (9-3-2, 6) retained his WBC Youth World Welterweight with an 8th round TKO against Kongsuk Patanakan Gym (3-3-1, 1). Xin isn't as promising as Jun though this is still a good win for the 22 year old dubbed "The Chinese Warrior". On the undercard we had 3 low level bouts. One of those was a 6 rounder that saw the debuting Bao Dong (1-0) take a majority decision over the previously unbeaten Xu Chan (4-1). In a female bout Cai Zong (1-0) took a 4 round decision over Li Yun Ting (0-1) whilst in a second 4 rounder saw the debuting Shi Hao Tian (1-0) out pointed Yang Hui (0-2). Misamis Occidental, Philippines In the Philippines fans got a small but entertaining show as part of the continuing ALA shows sponsored by a local energy drink company. The main event on this show saw the very promising Mark Magsayo (8-0, 6) blast out Jessie Tuyor (6-13-4, 3) inside a round. The victory was eye catching and show case the ability of Magsayo who looks like one of the most promising young Filipino's out there. Other KO's on this show included Geo Santisima (3-2, 2) taking out Roland Magluyan (3-6-1) in the 2nd round, Peter Apolinar (3-0, 3) stopping Jhofel Camo-Camo (4-7, 2), also in the second round. Another bout saw Vicente Casido (3-0, 2) taking out the debuting Edgar Emperoso (0-1) inside a round and a 3rd round stoppage victory for Ryan Canillas (4-2-3, 3) who defeated John Dax Zamoras (0-1). Two bouts on this show went the distance. These saw Takaomi Naoma (2-3) take a victory over Jason Orteza (0-1) and Kazuma Ijiri (1-0) take debut victory over Johnrey Lorico (2-6).  This past Friday was a busy day with numerous fights involving Asian fighters. Unfortunately a number of results haven't yet reached us though we've included the ones which we have got for now.
Nonthaburi, Thailand We had a decent show in Thailand where former world title holder Suriyan Sor Rungvisai (36-5-1, 16) retained his WBC Asian Boxing Council Bantamweight title. Suriyan showed off his class as he became the first man to stop Filipino Fernando Ocon (12-7, 4), though it was a retirement from Ocon rather than a true stoppage. Ocon, who took Suriyan 12 rounds earlier this year, pulled out of the bout at the end of round 7 whilst in a big hole on scorecards. Unfortunately Suriyan wasn't the only man with an early victory and in fact the shows other 4 bouts lasted just a combined 9 rounds. The shortest of the other bouts on the show lasted just a round as Chaiyong Sithsaithong (33-12-4, 24) scored a very quick stoppage over the debuting Chonlatarn Kongnapagym (0-1) in a bout that probably shouldn't have been sanctioned. Whilst we don't consider Chaiyong as a special fighter this really was just a pointless exercise for all those involved. Things weren't much better for Kongfah Nakornluang (13-0, 7) who stopped debutant Atiwat Chaiyonggym (0-1) in the second round. Kongfah has real potential but this bout was totally unnecessary and even though we understand how the system works in Thailand this was really not worth Kongfah getting in the ring for. Another bout that went just 2 rounds saw Kajornsak Sithsaithong (5-1, 5) stop Back Kistkriengkrai (0-1). This was a better match up but still one that was never likely to become competitive. The one other bout on the show saw Non Sithsaithong (12-6, 8) take 4 rounds to defeat yet another debutant, this time Petchbodin Sakpreecha (0-1). This was arguably the most competitive fight on the card and event that wasn't particularly competitive. Nanyang, China The other Asian show of the day was in China as Zovi promotions continued to grow Chinese boxing. The star of the show was the world ranked, and very promising, Qiu Xiao Jun (12-3, 5) who successfully defended his WBC Asia Boxing Council Super Bantamweight title with a 4th round KO over popular Indonesian Rasmanudin (18-5-2, 9). Jun is really blossoming into a very talented fighter and he has now scored 3 successive victories of note after previously beating Johnathan Baat and Jason Cooper. In a second title fight Xu Chun Yan (5-3, 2) made the first defence of her WBC International female Featherweight title as she stopped Thailand's Sriphrae Nongkipahuyuth (12-4-2, 5) in 7 rounds. Although there was two title bouts on the show the biggest name was actually not in a title bout. That was former WBC Minimumweight champion Xiong Zhao Zhong (23-5-1, 13) who bounced back from losing his title to Osvaldo Novoa by stopping Filipino Roilo Golez (15-12-1, 6) in 5 rounds. Zhong is likely looking for another world title bout somewhere down the line though with the loss to Novoa still fresh in everyone's mind it could well be a while before Zhong gets that chance. On the undercard of this show Brandon Ogilvie (6-1, 2) out pointed Indonesia's Eddy Comaro (27-19-5, 11) over 6 rounds and China's very own Zhou Yun Fei (2-0) defeated Gino Dilibero (0-2) in a 4 round decision. Victoria, Australia In Australia we had two bouts with Asian interests, unfortunately both of those bouts saw the Asian fighter coming on the wrong side of the result. The most disappointing of those bouts saw South Korea's Kyung-Suk Kwak (10-10, 7) being stopped in 2 rounds by Australia's promising Zac Dunn (13-0, 11) in a battle for the WBC Asia Council Continental Super Middleweight title. Whilst we knew this would be a tough assignment for Kwak we did expect a bit better from his than a second round loss, however this was the 6th stoppage loss in the career of the 3-weight Korean champion. Whilst Kwak was disappointing the same cannot be said of Thailand's Paitoon Jaikom (1-5) who went 10 rounds with Australia's once beaten Ben Capps (10-1-1, 2) who made the first defence of his WBC Asia Council Continental Light Middleweight title. Although this was the 5th straight loss for the Thai we've got to acknowledge that it's great he's taking decent fighters the distance and proving himself as a capable opponent even if he's unlikely to win too many bouts. Hamburg, Germany Things weren't great in Germany either as talented Romanian Viorel Simion (17-1, 7) out pointed Azerbaijan's Bakhtiyar Iskenderzade (9-4, 2) in a bit of a mismatch. Iskenderzade was dropped in the opening round though show good fighting spirit to battle back, sadly however he was never in the fight and lost a very clear decision to one of the best Featherweight's in Europe (Image, of Suriyan, courtesy of boxrec.com) |
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