Alexander Fredriksson (left) and Mark John Yap (proper) face off throughout their official weigh-in. | Photograph from Omega Boxing Gymnasium
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One among Cebu’s most anticipated boxing matchups is lastly occurring. Alexander Fredriksson and Mark John Yap are set to face off in the primary occasion of Kumbati 19organized by Omega Sports activities Promotions, on Friday, Might 16, on the IPI compound in Tingub, Mandaue Metropolis.
The long-awaited conflict was initially scheduled for February 8 on the NUSTAR Resort and On line casino however was scrapped by the Video games and Amusements Board (GAB) as a consequence of considerations over a major hole in skilled expertise between the 2 fighters.
Nonetheless, after a radical evaluate, the bout was cleared to proceed.
Fredriksson and Yap got here face-to-face for the primary time in the course of the official weigh-in on Thursday, Might 15. Each fighters made weight—Fredriksson at 133.2 kilos and Yap at 133.7—formally locking of their six-round contest.
Yap, 36, is a seasoned veteran with 53 skilled bouts beneath his belt. He holds a file of 34 wins, together with 17 knockouts, and 19 losses.
In distinction, Fredriksson, 21, is simply starting his skilled journey. The Filipino-Swedish prospect turned professional earlier this 12 months and presently holds a 2-0 file.
Regardless of his restricted professional expertise, Fredriksson brings with him a formidable novice background from Sweden earlier than becoming a member of the Omega Boxing steady.
The Kumbati 19 undercard includes a promising lineup, together with three skilled debuts: John Paul Panuayan vs. Mario Bersano, Jubert Cahimat vs. Aldren Aton, and Crixian Arriola vs. Francis Arante.
One other thrilling matchup pits Mark Gil Gandi towards Kasty Flores.
Including to the joy is unbeaten Huge Yellow Boxing Gymnasium prospect Arlando Senoc (4-0, 3 KOs), who squares off towards the harmful Eldin Guinahon (9-4, 8 KOs).
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