Sajad Mehrabi became Iran’s first Asian boxing champion with a resounding third-round stoppage of Emmeric Dewaele in Bangkok. Mehrabi was boxing professionally for only the fifth time – yet he made a mockery of any predictions that this chance had come too soon, as he left the historic Lumpinee Stadium with the WBC Asia light-heavyweight belt.
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Marupu wipes out Wisanu for two titles at Fist of Glory
Two rounds was all it took for Hebi Marupu to send Wisanu Kokietgym to the canvas three times and end their highly anticipated double-title boxing showdown in Bangkok.
The Indonesian, defending his WBC Asia lightweight belt and co-challenging for vacant IBA Intercontinental honours, arrived with a burgeoning reputation but expecting his toughest test to date against a Thai fan favourite who has swapped leather with the greats .
Quality and drama abounds at Thailand Boxing Championship debut
The highly anticipated debut of Thailand Boxing Championship met – and perhaps even exceeded – expectations, with eight contests that set a new standard for the amateur sport in the kingdom.