Regie Suganob in motion throughout his April bout in opposition to Japan’s Kai Ishizawa. | CDN file photograph
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob of the PMI Bohol Boxing Steady is about to headline the much-anticipated “Kumong Bol-Anon 19” on December 21 in Bohol.
The announcement was formally made by Edito Villamor, the veteran matchmaker for PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions, signaling a vital bout for Suganob, the present prime contender within the World Boxing Group (WBO) gentle flyweight division.
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Suganob maintains No. 1 rating
Suganob, who holds the WBO International Gentle Flyweight title, has constantly maintained his No. 1 rating within the division, cementing his place as one of many Philippines’ brightest prospects.
The 27-year-old goals to observe within the footsteps of the nation’s present world champions, Melvin Jerusalem (WBC) and Pedro Taduran (IBF).
Though Suganob’s opponent for this occasion has but to be introduced, he’s anticipated to face an acid check to gauge his readiness for a world title shot in opposition to reigning WBO gentle flyweight champion Sokichi Iwata of Japan.
Formal problem to Iwata
Final month, through the thirty seventh WBO Conference in Puerto Rico, Villamor formally submitted a problem on Suganob’s behalf to the WBO’s prime officers, requesting a title bout in opposition to Iwata.
Suganob boasts a formidable report of 15 wins (5 by knockout) and only one loss.
His sole defeat got here in 2023, in a world title problem in opposition to Sivenathi Nontshinga in South Africa, the place he fell brief by way of unanimous choice. Since then, the pleasure of Dauis, Bohol, has bounced again emphatically.
He secured the WBO International title by defeating Venezuela’s Ronald Chacon (32-3-1, 23 KOs) and efficiently defended it with a sensational eighth-round TKO in opposition to Japan’s Kai Ishizawa (11-4, 10 KOs) this previous April.
“Kumong Bol-Anon 19” follows the success of PMI’s earlier occasion, “Kumong Bol-Anon 18,” held in Tagbilaran Metropolis, which noticed prospect Shane Gentallan declare the PBF minimumweight title.
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