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Vitor braces for powerful take a look at in opposition to Chinese language foe at “Kumong Bol-anon 17”

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Virgel Vitor. | Picture from the PMI Bohol Boxing Steady

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The reigning World Boxing Group (WBO) Oriental tremendous featherweight champion, John Virgel “Valiente” Vitor, is making ready for a formidable problem in opposition to China’s Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke.

The extremely anticipated title protection will headline the “Kumong Bol-anon 17” occasion on July 27 on the Bohol Knowledge College Health club in Tagbilaran Metropolis, Bohol.

Vitor, a standout prospect from PMI Bohol Boxing Steady, acknowledged the technical prowess of his opponent in an interview with “Sports activities Ta, Bai.” He famous Laayibieke’s talent set, notably his skill to adapt to totally different preventing kinds.

“From what I’ve seen, Laayibieke is sort of technical, however he additionally adjusts primarily based on his opponent,” Vitor remarked. “That’s one thing I’m holding an in depth eye on.”

Reflecting on his previous fights, Vitor recalled a near-disastrous second from his bout in opposition to Korean Tae Solar Kim in March. Regardless of being knocked down within the second spherical, Vitor rallied to safe a knockout victory within the seventh spherical, clinching the WBO title.

“I used to be near shedding that struggle. Now, I’m specializing in strengthening my protection and changing into extra strategic to keep away from comparable conditions,” Vitor mentioned.

Whereas Vitor stays cautious, he’s decided to ship a knockout efficiency for his hometown followers. “I’m aiming for a knockout,” he declared. “I’ll give it my all. I do know Laayibieke is acknowledged as a troublesome and sturdy opponent, so I’ve to be at my finest.”

Vitor has a report of twenty-two wins with 15 knockouts and three defeats, whereas Laayibieke sports activities a 9-2 (win-loss) report with six knockouts. The official weigh-in for Vitor and Laayibieke is scheduled for Friday.

The “Kumong Bol-anon 17” struggle card additionally options PMI’s Gerwin Asilo (8-0, 3 KOs) going through Thailand’s Surat Eaim Ong (19-5-1, 14 KOs) for the vacant WBO Oriental bantamweight title. Moreover, PMI’s Althiea Shine Pores will compete in opposition to Maria Theresa Pinili of Iligan Metropolis for the Philippine Feminine Junior Flyweight title.

The undercard consists of Reymart Tagacanao from Carcar Metropolis battling Renoel Pael from Matalom, Leyte, and fellow Cebuano Christian Balunan taking over Dexter Alimento from Batangas Metropolis.

Kier Torregosa will sq. off in opposition to Angelous Pilipinas of Consolacion, Cebu, whereas Shane Gentallan of Bohol faces Ariston Aton from Cagayan de Oro Metropolis.

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