Former three-division Filipino world champion John Riel Casimero is hoping that his impressive first-round technical knockout victory over Saul Sanchez has piqued interests to finally land big fights in the super bantamweight division.
The controversial 35-year-old fighter made his hopes of starring in more high-profile fights even more apparent during his post-fight interview after making quick work of his counterpart, lasting only 2:41 in the opening frame.
“'Yung pinakita ko mas higit pa doon sa mga susunod na laban ko. Hopefully soon lalaban na sa akin yung mga big fight,” said Casimero. The flamboyant orthodox from Ormoc, Leyte, was no doubt sharp and impressive especially for someone who is coming off a year-long hiatus.The Filipino, for one, was embroiled in another weight management issue after coming in over the limit prior to his fight against Sanchez. He was once stripped of his WBO belt on a separate weight mismanagement issue.
“My win, it's controversial pero 'di na bago sakin ito dahil 'di ko business iyan. Ang business ko ito ang pag-knockout sa mga kalaban ko. Wala akong pakialam kung overweight ako,” said Casimero.
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