Thailand’s Yuttapong Tongdee (15-0, 9 KOs) is about to take a significant step in his profession as he faces Yoshiki Takei (10-0, 9 KOs), for the WBO bantamweight title on December 24 at Ariake Enviornment in Tokyo.
Tongdee brings a wealthy background in beginner boxing, having represented Thailand internationally and attaining notable wins. Amongst his accomplishments is a victory over Robeisy Ramírez, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and former WBO featherweight world champion.
Since turning skilled, Tongdee has steadily added to his resume, with wins over the likes of Filipino prospect Herlan Gomez (11-1, 8 KOs) and former world title challenger Pigmy Kokietgym (64-31-2, 28 KOs). His most up-to-date efficiency, a defence of his WBA Asia bantamweight title over France’s Giuliano Fantone (8-2, 5 KOs), showcased his robust fundamentals and focus. This match shall be his first time preventing overseas as a professional.
Takei, in the meantime, is coming off an energetic yr, defending his WBO bantamweight title with wins over Jason Moloney (27-3, 19 KOs) and Daigo Higa (21-3-1, 19 KOs). The 28-year-old southpaw is rated at No. 4 by The Ring at bantamweight. He shall be making his third title protection, and goals to proceed his undefeated streak with a disciplined, aggressive fashion.
For Tongdee, it is a likelihood to show himself on the world stage, and for Takei, it’s a possibility to solidify his place among the many bantamweight elite. It’s a compelling matchup to shut out the yr in fashion for each fighters and their followers.
