Reymart Tagacanao and Ayumu Sano will step into the ring this Saturday on the Bishkek Area in Kyrgyzstan to conflict for the WBA Asia tremendous flyweight title, at present held by Tagacanao.
This bout is about to be one of many highlights of the occasion, pitting two undefeated younger fighters towards one another for the regional crown of the pioneering sanctioning physique.
At 26 years previous, Tagacanao will make the primary protection of his Asian title in what guarantees to be a demanding battle, providing him an opportunity to showcase his abilities because the regional champion. The Filipino captured his belt at dwelling final December, stopping Phai Pharob in eight rounds.
Dealing with him is 22-year-old Japanese contender Sano, a rising expertise within the sport, coming off a dominant fourth-round knockout of Thailand’s Nattapong Jankaew in his final battle. This matchup represents an enormous alternative for Sano to take his profession to the following stage.
Each fighters will weigh in on the division’s 115-pound restrict on Friday, clearing the ultimate hurdle earlier than the showdown. Tagacanao boasts an ideal document of 11 wins, 0 losses, with 9 KOs, whereas Sano holds 10 wins, 0 defeats, 1 draw, together with 5 stoppages.
