Vincent Astrolabio throughout the weigh-in for his WBC bantamweight title towards Junto Nakatani. –WENDELL ALINEA
MANILA, Philippines—It’s all engines go for Filipino boxer Vincent Astrolabio as he challenges Junto Nakatani for the WBC bantamweight title on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan.
Astrolabio made weight on Friday, tipping the scales at 117.5 kilos with Nakatani coming in at 117.25 kilos.
Astrolabio faces a tall order as he challenges Nakatani for the strap. The Japanese fighter stays undefeated with a formidable report of 27-0 with 20 knockouts to his title.
The Filipino boxer, in the meantime, appears to be like to lastly take house a belt after dropping his first title shot to Jason Moloney by way of majority determination final yr.
“We’re in good situation, and we have now ready for this. We didn’t come right here to lose. We’ve carried out all our coaching, and we’ll deliver the belt house to the Philippines,” mentioned Astrolabio’s coach Nonoy Neri throughout the pre-fight press convention.
Astrolabio punched his ticket for a date with Nakatani when he defeated Navapon Khaikanha final yr by way of TKO.
Astrolabio and Nakatani conflict within the 12-round predominant occasion on Saturday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
