Trazo to challenge Thai champ for WBC Asia flyweight crown
CEBU, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Joperson Trazo will face a tough test right away in his first international fight.
The Chao Sy Boxing Stable stalwart will challenge Thai champion Thananchai Charunphak for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia flyweight title on October 30 at the NKL Boxing Gym in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
The 21-year-old Trazo carries a 9-2-1 win-loss-draw record, including two knockouts, against the Thai veteran’s impressive 32-2 slate, with 16 KOs.
Despite the disparity in their records, Trazo is confident of pulling off a major upset on enemy territory.
“Nag-training ni og sakto kay nindot kaayo ni nga duwa,” Trazo said.
“Maningkamot ko ug buhaton ang tanan aron makab-ot ang gipangandoy nako nga ma-champion,” added the pride of Biasong, Talisay City.
Trazo’s coach, Edcel Mike Tonacao, is likewise optimistic about their chances of winning.
“Nakaduwa na ang usa sa mga fighters namo anang Thai (Thananchai). Kahibalo na mi sa iyang abilidad, mao nang makaingon ko nga duna gyu’y tsansa si Trazo nga modaog aning awaya,” Tonacao said.
“Taud-taud na sab ni siya (Trazo) ga-training. Amo gyud ning gipreparahan kay lisud nga moaway sa lugar sa kontra,” he added.
Trazo and Tunacao are scheduled to leave for Thailand on October 28, while promoter-manager Lorenzo “Chao” Sy will follow a day later.
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