Gabriel Santisima (left) and Zhong Liu (proper) in the course of the weigh-in in Foshan, China. | Sanman Boxing photograph
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s all methods go for ZIP Sanman’s unbeaten prospect Gabriel Santisima as he gears up for his first regional title bout in China.
Santisima and his Chinese language opponent, Zhong Liu, each made weight on Friday evening, Could 30, in the course of the official weigh-in held in Foshan. They may conflict for the vacant World Boxing Group (WBO) Oriental tremendous bantamweight title on Saturday, Could 31.
The Cebu-based Santisima tipped the scales at 121 kilos, whereas Liu got here in proper on the division restrict of 122 kilos.
Their 10-round showdown can be a part of a stacked card headlined by acquainted Chinese language boxer Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke, who has fought twice within the Philippines. Laayibieke will co-headline the occasion towards South Korean Min Hyuk Jang.
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Liu brings a wealth of expertise into the ring. The 33-year-old boasts a stable file of 20 wins (8 by knockout) and solely 2 losses. A former WBO Oriental and WBC Asian Continental tremendous bantamweight champion, Liu is named a seasoned street warrior, having fought in Australia, Russia, and Thailand.
He’s coming off a rebound win—a technical knockout (TKO) victory over Thai fighter Suriya Kaeokhao final April in Bangkok—after struggling back-to-back losses in his earlier worldwide outings.
Santisima, 24, is the youthful brother of former world title challenger Jeo Santisima. He enters the bout with an unbeaten file of seven wins (6 by knockout) and 1 draw. This can be his second skilled look overseas, following his debut in Russia final January.
He’s coming off a formidable fifth-round TKO win over Ponciano Remandiman final February in Basic Santos Metropolis—a efficiency that additional solidified his standing as one of many Philippines’ rising boxing prospects. /clorenciana
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