Weljon Mindoro knocks out Tyler Goodjohn in his US debut final July. | Picture from Mindoro’s Fb web page
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rising Filipino middleweight prospect Weljon Mindoro faces an surprising problem in his upcoming combat in the US, as his opponent has been switched.
Initially set to face Puerto Rican Marcos Osorio-Betancourt, Mindoro will now sq. off towards Brazilian contender Lucas de Abreu in an eight-round, non-title bout on November 9 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee in Florida.
Viva Promotions confirmed the change earlier this week, citing unexpected circumstances for Osorio-Betancourt’s withdrawal.
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Regardless of the late adjustment, Mindoro’s new opponent is not any much less formidable. De Abreu holds knowledgeable report of 14 wins (11 by knockout) and 5 losses, which gives a barely extra skilled problem than Osorio-Betancourt, who stands at 11-2-1 with eight knockouts.
The 24-year-old Mindoro is at present coaching on the famend Knuckleheads Boxing Gymnasium in Las Vegas, fine-tuning his expertise in preparation for what might be his second bout on U.S. soil.
Extensively considered one of many Philippines’ most promising prospects within the middleweight division, Mindoro impressed in his American debut final July with a second-round knockout victory over American Tyler Goodjohn in Plant Metropolis.
Together with his sights set on persevering with his successful streak, Mindoro stays centered on adapting his sport plan for de Abreu, understanding this might be an acid take a look at for him.
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