Tenshin Nasukawa (left) and Gerwin Asilo (proper) face one another in the course of the weigh-in for his or her WBO regional title bout. | Display seize from Prime Rank Boxing
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The stage is about for Gerwin “Gladiator” Asilo for the most important struggle of his flourishing profession after efficiently making the load on Sunday, October 13, forward of his showdown with Japanese kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa.
Asilo, one of many standout prospects from the PMI Bohol Boxing Steady, made weight for his or her World Boxing Group (WBO) Asia Pacific bantamweight title conflict on Monday, October 14, on the Ariake Area in Tokyo.
Asilo tipped the scales at 117.04 kilos, whereas Nasukawa weighed in at 117.7 kilos for his or her 10-round regional title struggle.
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This bout marks Asilo’s first foray into the worldwide scene, as he seeks to guard his unbeaten file of 9 victories, together with 4 knockouts. He faces the rising star Nasukawa, who boasts a powerful debut boxing file of 4-0, with two of these wins coming by knockout.
Asilo is not any stranger to championship bouts, having beforehand held the WBO Oriental bantamweight title and the WBO Asia Pacific Youth bantamweight title.
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His expertise positions him as one of many main abilities within the PMI Bohol Boxing Steady.
Two-day struggle card
Accompanying Asilo in Japan are his stablemate Regie Suganob, a prime contender; coach Romnick Hoybia; and veteran matchmaker Edito Villamor, all offering invaluable assist as he steps into the ring.
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Nasukawa gained worldwide consideration in 2018 after dealing with boxing icon Floyd Mayweather in a high-profile exhibition match, including to the intrigue surrounding this struggle.
The conflict between Asilo and Nasukawa is a part of a extremely anticipated two-day struggle card in Japan, that includes an array of notable bouts.
They are going to be one of many undercard bouts on the primary day that includes Kosei Tanaka (20-1, 11 KOs) who will face South Africa’s Phumelele Cafu (10-0-3, 8 KOs) for the WBO tremendous flyweight title.
As well as, Anthony Olascuaga (7-1, 5 KOs) will battle Jonathan Gonzalez (28-3-1, 14 KOs) for the WBO flyweight crown, whereas three-division world champion Junto Nakatani (28-0, 21 KOs) defends his title in opposition to Thailand’s Petch Sor Chitpattana (76-1, 53 KOs).
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