Vincent Astrolabio takes his shot at boxing glory when he challenges undefeated defending champion Junto Nakatani for the World Boxing Council bantamweight crown in what could be another thrilling chapter to the rising rivalry between Filipino and Japanese boxers on Saturday, July 20.
Jul 19, 2024 06:31 AM
The two proud fighters officially made the 118-pound weight limit on Friday, July 19, with Astrolabio tipping the scales at 117.5 lbs and Nakatani at 117.3 lbs. The Filipino pug recovered with a 11th round knockout against Navaipon Khaikanha of Thailand in Bangkok to earn the title shot. “I will fight for those who support me, for my family, and above all, for my country,” added the Filipino who is looking to get a crack at one of the four belts in bantamweight division currently held by four Japanese champions in Takuma Inoue, Ryosuke Nishida and Yoshiki Takei along with Nakatani.
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