Boca to face Thawornkham March 1 in Bangkok

By Lito Delos Reyes

February 26, 2020, 8:20 pm

DAVAO CITY -- Flyweight Jeny Boy "Camiguin Tiger" Boca of Bukidnon will face Sarawut Thawornkham of Thailand for vacant WBA Asia flyweight title on March 1 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The orthodox 25-year-old Boca (13W-6L-0D, 11KO) won his last fight over Lony Cadayday of General Santos City by a TKO in the 2nd round last Nov. 10 in Quezon.

Boca, however, lost to Adrian Lerasan of Mandaluyong by a unanimous decision last March 8 also in Quezon.

Thawornkham (21W-2L-0D, 16KO), on the other hand, won the vacant WBA Asia super flyweight title by a 8th round TKO over Samuel Tehuayo of Indonesia last Nov. 1 in Thailand.

Meanwhile, southpaw Adrian Lerasan (8W-4L-0D, 1KO) of Mandaluyong City will fight the undefeated Tanes Ongjunta (4W-OL, 2KO) of Thailand for the vacant WBA Asia super flyweight title in the undercard.

The 21-year-old Lerasan last won against Anthony Galigao of Bohol by a unanimous decision last Nov. 10 in Quezon.

Ongjunta, on the other hand, won a unanimous decision over Sarawut Pantayung last Nov. 2 in Bangkok.

The boxing promoter is Taweesin Laosuwanwat of TL Promotions. (PNA)

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