BANGKOK, Thailand — In a close, hard-fought battle, Baguio fighting girl, former world title challenger Jesebelle Pagaduan (13-1, 5 KO’s), came back to ring action, narrowly edging younger and taller Panumad Bubpamalo, 21, of Thailand.
Their non-title four-rounder war in the flyweight division could not have been closer, the two women visibly given their very best.
There were no knockdowns, but there were lots of spirited action; and it surely was one of the most entertaining fights of the evening.
With the win, Jesebelle looks forward to more fights, guided by experience coach Rene Bañares.
JOEPHER MONTAÑO STOPS ATCHIRAYA, GRABS WBO ORIENTAL 147
In the same show, Joepher “EL Gwapito” Montaño of Negros Occidental ravaged Thai foe Atchiraya in two stanzas to claim the WBO Oriental Welterweight Strap.
TARYEL JAFAROV OF AZERBAIJAN CLAIMS ABF TITLE IN MAIN EVENT
In the main event of the evening, hard-hitting Taryel Jafarov (27-7. 25 KO’s) of Azerbaijan brutalized veteran Indonesian warrior Alexander Bajawa (43-15-4. 16 KO’s), stopping him in just 42 seconds of fighting to conquer the vacant ABF Heavyweight title.
The show at the World Siam Stadium was promoted by Supanat Chanram and Brico Santig of Highland Boxing Promotions.
Video of the whole show may be found in the the YouTube channel of Highland Boxing.
Photos by Carlos Costa.
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