Sweden's Linn Sandstrom returns to Manila on August 7th, where she takes on Thai Khwunchit Khunya in a bantamweight undercard bout.
It has already been a busy year for the Aussie trained boxer, who fought in the Philippines in March. As widely reported, Sandstrom came to boxing quite late, but is making up for lost time and will be chasing her 6th win as a pro against Khunya.
If you are in Manila and want to see Linn in action, please arrive early. It's a big day of undercard action !
LINN SANDSTROM v KHWUNCHIT KHUNYA
6 rounds Bantamweight 54kg
Australian Novice Champion in 54kg
Congrats to Victory8 fighter Linn Sandström, who was successful in her WBA assault in York Hall London just moments ago. The Swedish boxer first appeared as a novice performer in Vietnam at Victory8 in 2018, where she challenged national champion Nguyễn Thi Tam at Nguyễn Du Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.
Sandstrom has since forged a pro career and showed continued improvement, winning in Australia, the Philippines, Costa Rica and tonight's bout in England. Her WBA win over Croatian Sara Marjanovic was Linn Sandström's 7th in the paid ranks, and she's just getting started !
GO SANDSTORM!
"That's Amore" !! Two WBA Asia title holders in the house at ANNIHILATION TIGER UKC in Parañaque, the most recently crowned being Linn Sandstrom.
The Swedish fighter, trained in Australia by Tony Del Vecchio, scored a solid win to grab the belt from a Thai opponent that came to survive. It was Sandstrom's 6th win as a pro, and signaled better things to come.
And who better to compare notes with than the Wonder Boy himself, Carl Jammes Martin, who recently successfully defended the very same title!
WOW!!! It's this weekend!! We are supercharging up the weekend with 20 pro fights and 4 title belts!
ANNIHILATION TIGER UKC
Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th
Four title fights on two cards !
Charly Suarez v Mark John Yap
Al Toyogan v Allan Villanueva
Lito Dante v Clyde Azarcon
Linn Sandstrom v Khwunchit Khunya
KABOOM!
Not only that, when do top overseas fighters ever come to the Philippines ? Never !
Well, we've got'em!
Check out the first time appearance of top international fighters Michael Pengue from Australia, and the legendary Nguyen Van Hai from Vietnam.
And you wanting more! You got it!
We are showcasing some of the best up and coming talent on the local scene right now!
If you're not there, then you're no boxing fan!
Come and get some !
ANNIHILATION TIGER UKC
Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th
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Aisah “D’Striker” Alico resumed from a three year break from the sport, when beaten by Swedish visitor Linn Sandstrom back in March.
Despite the defeat, there was plenty to like about her first up showing.
Alico showed lots of clever hands and spontaneous attack in that contest, whereas her defense was mitigated some by the fact that she had a very short preparation, and she was contesting a heavier and less suitable weight class.
Linn Sandstrom (who also appears on the card) had nothing but praise for her opponent:
“She hit me with some great shots, and her power really surprised me. Aisah is tough too, I think if she was fully fit then it would have been really hard to stop her. I’m sure she will improve a lot on today’s performance if she can get another fight soon”
Cagayan de Oro native Alico will take on Allen Joy Solidarios, a debutant from the Nietes Stable Negros Occidental. Not much is known about Solidarios, except she is young, fast and has potential. She will be well schooled, and she will definitely have good knowledge of the sort of threats that her opponent can bring to the ring.
This will be a much more suitable weight class for southpaw Alico, who will fight here at around 10 pounds lighter than her March outing. With 7 wins to her credit, Alico clearly has an experience edge on her rival, so expect to see her show a very offensive display when these two girls meet early next month in Paranaque.
AISAH ALICO v ALLEN JOY SOLIDARIOS
4 rounds Minimum Weight 105 pounds
ANNIHILATION UKC
Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila
Sunday August 7th
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Sweden's Linn Sandstrom returns to Manila on August 7th, where she takes on Thai Khwunchit Khunya in a bantamweight undercard bout.
It has already been a busy year for the Aussie trained boxer, who fought in the Philippines in March. As widely reported, Sandstrom came to boxing quite late, but is making up for lost time and will be chasing her 6th win as a pro against Khunya.
If you are in Manila and want to see Linn in action, please arrive early. It's a big day of undercard action !
LINN SANDSTROM v KHWUNCHIT KHUNYA
6 rounds Bantamweight 54kg
ANNIHILATION UKC
Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th
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Sweden's Linn Sandstrom had previously visited the Philippines for training camps back in 2019, and returned in March of this year to fight with Cagayan De Oro's Aisah Alico.
Both girls are back for ANNIHILATION UKC, but this time face different opponents. The "Sandstorm" has kept busy, winning bouts in Costa Rica and Australia since her Manila success.
"I love the Philippines, the people are warm like the weather. They always make me feel very welcome, it's almost like I'm an honorary citizen. I'm very excited to be back fighting there again, and really pumped to be on a card with so many great and talented boxers" enthused the Swedish slugger.
Linn Sandstrom will fight Thailand's Khwunchit Khunya in a 6 round bantamweight contest.
ANNIHILATION UKC
Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th
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Some cracking undercard bouts, and the inclusion of some foreign invaders, just to add flavour!
Nguyen Van Hai from Vietnam makes his first international pro appearance when he takes on home boy Jerald Into. Hai is a master at many fight forms, and though he hasn't boxed for some time, his clash with the unbeaten Into will be one of the highlights of ANNIHILATION UKC.
Linn Sandstrom promised a busy 2022, and the popular Swedish up and comer returns after a successful March appearance with Aisah Alico. She matches up with Thailand visitor Khwunchit Khunya.
Mickey Pengue from Australia is an outstanding type, but was derailed in a regional belt fight recently after damaging his ear drum in the opening round. He is on a quick back up in Paranaque, looking to steady the ship against the solid Gerry Patenio. The local boxer showed good signs in his last fight against tall timber Al Cañega, so will be no pushover for the impressive Aussie.
Roland Jay Biendima is a dynamo, and after a quality showing against national Flyweight champ Ben Ligas, he scored an emphatic win over Powell Balaba. Rest assured, he will be looking to carry on the good work when he meets Joel Taduran.
ANNIHILATION UKC
Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila
Sunday August 7th
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Annihilation UKC is assembling an all star cast for Sunday August 7th!
We are going for an international flavour and have already secured Michael Pengue (Australia), Linn Sandstrom (Sweden) and the iconic Nguyễn Văn Hải (Vietnam) to come to Manila and mix it up with the Philippines fighters.
The biggest news is that Charly Suarez will defend his WBA belt, and we are very close to terms with a foreign opponent that claims he will halt the world title aspirations of the local star.
We say - bring it on!
This will be a MUST NOT MISS event, big news breaking soon on the full fight card!
In a great and often see-sawing battle over 8 rounds, Linn Sandstrom gained a majority decision over a gritty Floryvic Montero.
In a match where both girls displayed good touches, it was perhaps the accuracy of Sandstrom that laid the platform for the win.
Philippines Montero looked excellent in patches, and no doubt contended with some ring rust, but showed she will be a vastly improved fighter at her next appearance.
Philippines Floryvic Montero and Sweden's Linn Sandstrom just made weight for tomorrow night's clash in Newcastle Australia.
Multi discipline fighter Montero was slightly the heavier, but both girls looked in great shape and are sure to create fireworks when the bell goes.
Sandstrom is now based in Australia, and was a recent visitor to Manila in March, where she fought on the undercard of the Charly Suarez v Tomjune Mangubat WBA title event.
Recent Philippines visitor Linn "Sandstorm" Sandstrom returns to the ring in Newcastle, Australia next Wednesday night.
Linn takes on the very versatile pinay Floryvic Montero.
Sandstrom has made no secret of the fact that she is a relative newcomer to boxing, and is playing catch up to learn as much as she can in short time. The Swedish boxer has 4 wins on her resume, and the clash with Philippines Montero, should prove to be a great contest and valuable ring time for both girls.
And to think, Linn Sandstrom started out as a table tennis player !
Recent Philippines visitor Linn Sandstrom made her pro "exhibition " debut in HCMC in late 2018.
This was very much "swimming with sharks" for Linn, who was matched with Vietnam national champion and SEA Games gold winner Nguyen Thi Tam. When this fight took place, Linn had been learning boxing for only 1.5 years!
Don't let it be said that Linn Sandstrom doesn't love a decent challenge!
Linn Sandstrom scored a third round stoppage in Costa Rica against Cristel Ruiz.
Despite being significantly outweighed, Sandstrom had the bigger work rate and tge more accurate power shots, to finish her Nicaraguan opponent.
Linn Sandstrom improves to 4 wins, and will be back in action in Australia in May.
Linn "the Sandstorm" Sandstrom will be competing for the third fight in a month tomorrow night, when she steps into the ring in the central American country of Costa Rica.
Sandstrom will compete on an all female card, headed by Costa Rican world champ Yokasta Valle.
The Swedish girl who is based in Australia, is looking to get as much international experience as possible to build her technical base, and has threatened she may even return to fight in the Philippines !
Linn Sandstrom is learning on the road, and will fight in Costa Rica on the undercard of world champ Yoka Valle's title defense.
"I’m fighting on @yokavalle_oficial undercard in Costa Rica, 25th of March, where she will defend her IBF World Title. It’s an honour to be a part on this ALL FEMALE Boxing Card over here in Costa Rica, in celebration of Womens Month together with some incredible girls on the card. Yoka is like the female version of Canelo, so I’m counting on a sold out venue and unreal atmosphere… I will be fighting a opponent from Nicaragua and this will be my 3rd professional fight in 22 days…" reported Sandstrom earlier today.
Linn has competed in Victory8 in Vietnam, and more recently, fought in Manila at TIGER 2022 UKC on the undercard of Charly Suarez v Tomjune Mangubat.
Recent Philippines invader Linn Sandstrom had her first sparring session in Mexico yesterday. The Aussie based fighter is motivated to fast track her learning there, due to the abundance of great quality female athletes.
Sandstrom is looking to keep busy and fight upon her return to Australia, and says she will keep her options open after that.
Sweden's Linn Sandstrom and Mindanao's Aisah Alico put on a great show for the fans at TIGER 2O22. For Sandstrom, it was a valuable learning fight, and for the more experienced Alico, a chance to get much needed ring time after a pandemic enforced absence. Kudos to local girl Alico, whilst short on fitness, the Swedish fighter said that she hit a lot harder than any previous opponent !
We wish the Aussie based "Sandstorm" lots of luck in her future fights, and love to see her back again in the Philippines if she is passing by.
The very dapper and debonair Jaime Villanera Jr making sure visiting boxer Linn Sandstrom and team member Jada don't get lost in Manila.
When not auditioning for James Bond, Jaime doubles as a ring MC, and he earned his keep with a mega day at TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge on Saturday in Paranaque.
Linn Sandstrom had a successful visit, with a round 5 win over resuming Mindanao girl Aisah Alico.
Jada made herself useful also, showing her versatility as a ring card girl for the main WBA Asia bout between Charly Suarez and Tomjune Mangubat.
Well done team!
Great win on foreign soil by Linn Sandstrom against Mindanao girl Aisah Alico.
Despite showing caution, Sandstrom enjoyed the best of the action, and was the busier of the two boxers.
Aisah Alico looked comfortable Despite the fact she was largely in defensive mode, but was leveled with a decent Sandstrom body shot in the fifth round.
Nice win for the Swedish born Aussie Linn Sandstrom who says she LOVES THE PHILIPPINES !
The Wild Man Jino Rodrigo making international guests Linn Sandstrom and Jada feel welcome. When not a tour guide, the boisterous Rodrigo doubles as a boxer, and expect his clash with Roberto Gonzales to be one of the best of the day.
Can Jino get lucky two days in a row?
The three title fights all weighed in without problem, and all six boxers looked in magnificent shape.
Suarez v Mangubat WBA Asia title
Martin v Baldonado WBA Asia and RP title
Ligas v Biendima RP title
15 great fights Read all about them here:
https://www.vsppromotions.com//promotions/tiger-2022
YES Linn Sandstrom and Arnel Baconaje LOOK LIKE MODELS, but they are actually FIGHTERS !
They will be competing tomorrow in Paranaque at TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge.
Weigh in and press conference today.
Cagayan de Oro fighter Aisah "D'Striker" Alico has arrived in Manila, and is looking forward to her clash with Australia's Linn Sandstrom this Saturday.
Alico, who has 7 career wins (5KO), hasn't fought since March 2019, but has shared the ring previously with world class opponents. In contrast, Linn Sandstrom with 2 wins, is way less experienced, but has the advantage of being more recently active. The boxer known as "Sandstorm" had a solid victory in Brisbane last Thursday night at the No Limits Boxing show in Australia.
On arrival in Manila, the Mindanao girl said "It's HOT!" and headed straight to the pool for a cool down. Few could blame her, and for sure, expect things to get heated in her match this Saturday.
AISAH ALICO v LINN SANDSTROM
TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
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HONORARY PINAY !
Swedish boxer Linn Sandstrom flanked by boxers and crew at Elorde Southbox in Manila today.
Linn will be fighting in the opening event this Saturday.
TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque,Manila
Saturday March 12th
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Australia's Linn Sandstrom has touched down in Manila, and headed straight to the Elorde Southbox gym first thing this morning to shake off the jet lag !
Swedish born Sandstrom, who only recently turned pro, scored her second win on Thursday night at the big No Limits Boxing event in Brisbane.
Sandstrom has an unusual back story, having formerly being a high level table tennis player in Sweden, before discovering her true passion for boxing once she arrived in Australia. A relatively late comer to the sport, Linn is on a fast track to learn the game, and her plan is, stay as busy as possible !
Linn Sandstrom will fight CDO girl Aisah Alico in the opening fight at TIGER 2O22 on Saturday. Alico has recorded 7 wins (5 KO), but may have to contend with ring rust having not competed since 2019.
LINN SANDSTROM v AISAH ALICO
TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
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Big congrats to former Victory8 and world team members Danilo Creati and Linn Sandstrom on great wins in Brisbane last night.
"Dash" Creati put on a clinic, besting the outstanding Cameron Hammond, an Olympian who had won 18 of 19 pro fights. Creati was untouchable, winning by shutout and dropping his opponent twice during the contest.
Linn Sandstrom showed the benefits of a great camp, and better shot selection, in her victory over Ali Jensen. In an entertaining match, the Swedish born Sandstrom sent her opponent to the floor twice, but plenty of punches were still exchanged till the final bell.
Philippines Joe Noynay had a below par performance, stopped by a beautiful left hook in the second round from a vengeful Liam Wilson. Noynay weighed in 4kg over and his poor showing remains a puzzle.
Australia's Linn Sandstrom made weight easily for tomorrow night's clash in Brisbane against Ali Jensen.
The boxer known as "Sandstorm" has a busy schedule ahead, appearing again at TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge on Saturday March 12th.
Linn takes on CDO girl Aisah Alico, a winner of 7 fights, but she is resuming from a two year break from the sport.
This will no doubt be a challenging bout for both girls, and it will be great to finally see women's boxing making a welcome return to Manila.
LINN SANDSTROM v AISAH ALICO
TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
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The boxers competing at TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge not only are super talented, they really look the part!
This is because of the cool and creative efforts of Raoul Navarrete and his team at Be Athletic, who look after not only the best athletes in the Philippines and abroad, they make these designs available to the fan market also.
Charly Suarez is out to make a statement on March 12th that he is the Philippines #1 fighter in any division, and he says he loves the Be Athletic gear.
We will show you the designs that some of the boxers have had customized in the coming days - they are amazing !
Even visiting boxer Linn Sandstrom (Australia ) was so impressed, she has had her outfit made by Be Athletic.
So get with the program, if you wanna BE ATHLETIC, (and look great) contact them for all your fight and Activewear needs.
Thanks Raoul Navarrete and Be Athletic !
Mindanao fighter Aisah Alico returns to the ring for the first time since early 2019. This southpaw from CDO is an experienced and internationally travelled war monger, and has some of the best fighters in the minimumweight division on her resume. She makes her return here as a flyweight, and despite being able to easily attain the lighter weight class, she comes to TIGER 2022 at the identical height of opponent Linn Sandstrom.
“D’Striker “ is perfectly monikered as she has really good hands, and she does create awkward angles from her southpaw stance. Ring rust may play a big part here for Alico, as her opponent has the advantage of recent competition. But for sure, experience is the trump card for Aisah, having shared the ring with top names like Yuko Kuroki, Momo Koseki, Ayaka Miyao and Philippines’ Jess Pagaduan.
The lack of recent form makes this match up tricky to pick, but it must be said, the CDO based Alico has defeated more experienced girls than Sandstrom in her 7 previous wins. She has also stopped 5 opponents along the way. Hmmmmm!
One thing is for certain though, it is great to have women’s boxing finally back in action once more!
GO GIRLS!!!
2021 was a regrettable year of gym closures, lockdowns, and quarantine bubbles. That not only made putting on an event extremely expensive and difficult, it made including women near impossible.
But all good things come to those who wait, and finally next month, TIGER 2022 sees Linn Sandstrom (1 win) of Australia (by way of Sweden), take on Mindanao’s Aisah Alico (7 wins).
Despite the relative inexperience of Sandstrom , she is on a fast track to learn, and has an interesting back story.
The Brazilian-born fighter was raised in Sweden, where she fell in love with table tennis, and went on to represent her country in the sport.
“Everyone back in Sweden knew me as the girl who played table tennis”
“It is (quite a leap to go from table tennis to boxing), but I’ve been an athlete my whole life so that athlete lifestyle is what I love.”
Sandstrom moved to Australia five years ago and got serious with her ambition to become a pro boxer. While there were skills she picked up in table tennis that came in handy — like hand-eye coordination and footwork — the fight game has one major difference.
“A lot of things are similar except you don’t get punched in the face when you do table tennis,” she said.
Sandstrom will fight Aisah Alico, a southpaw from Cagayan de Oro, before venturing to the States and central America to get some quality sparring. Her ambition is to string some wins together in 2022, and perhaps challenge some bigger names as the gloves start to feel as comfortable as the table tennis racket!
“I’ve had people that really, really want to see me fail. I’m a female that, I’m not just there to say I’m going to do things, I’m here to put in the work and that seems to irritate a lot of people.
“I’m doing me, this is my journey. I’m here to stay now, I’m here to prove a point.”
LINN SANDSTROM v AISAH ALICO
TIGER 2022 Ultimate Knockout Challenge
Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
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Please note changes:
Jerven Mama withdrew last night due to an ear injury. He has been replaced by the GAB approved boxer Roland Biendima from General Santos City. Biendima is a winner of 15 bouts, and recently fought a points battle with champion Jade Bornea.
We have also added (finally !) a women's bout, where Linn Sandstrom from Australia (by way of Sweden !) takes on Aisah Alico in a flyweight contest.
TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
This was the main event, and it was a cracking contest between two very promising featherweights.
Without doubt - the best fight of the night !
ĐỖ VĂN THIỆN NGÂN and ĐOÀN HOÀI NHỚ went non-stop, sharing plenty of great moments in a fight that rightfully could have gone either way.
The judges nod was a split decision win to the Ca Mau boxing team fighter ĐOÀN HOÀI NHỚ.
Very excited to see both of these top prospects in future bouts !
It was a super impressive debut by southpaw Pham Van Thành to win the main undercard bout.
The super bantamweight contest was high level, and opponent Truong Ngo Gia Huy showed nice skills and movement throughout.
But it was the more consistent touches and ring control that won the judges, and the Binh Duong boxer Pham Van Tan scored the first of what is surely many wins to come.
Excellent bout between two fighters making their debut - Team Manny boxer LÊ NGỌC MINH KHÔI and Khang Anh Martial Arts Club PHẠM LÊ GIA HUY.This was an excellent bout where both boxers adhered to basics, maintaining a decent punch volume throughout.Huy was the much taller boxer, and used his range well to outpoint his opponent, who often tried to broach distance with a high guard but lacking the fast head movement and jab. The Khang Anh boxer impressed the judges, and lots more wins seem assured.LÊ NGỌC MINH KHÔI was an excellent debut, but certainly had issues with the height and range of his opponent. He looks like a drop to 48-50kg class will suit him far better, and expect to see him winning with more experience under his belt.
Improving novice Thai Hoàng Huy went on the attack in round two, after trailing 10-8 in the early scorecards.
Huy was unfortunate in round one, after appearing to slip just prior to receiving a glancing blow, and was deducted two points for the knockdown.
But the former muay thai fighter quickly made up for it, landing a peach of an uppercut on Tran Ngọc Phuong Hieu to end the battle in stunning fashion.
Despite his inexperience as a boxer, Thai Hoang Huy has improved markedly since he debuted, and moves to 4-1 as a professional.
Tran Thi Kim Chi definitely showed that she is a top prospect, but Quảng Ngãi dynamo edged the rounds last night with punch volume and accuracy to score her second win as a professional. Unanimous decision.
Quality fight.
This one was too close to call !
The judges could not choose between Phan Thành Kinh and Pham Quốc Ngu.
These two punched themselves to a standstill.
Lê Tuấn Anh - Xuất sắc vượt bài test sau 5 tháng tập luyện
Winner - Pro Debut
Unanimous decision
Nguyễn Văn Đương vừa có chiến thắng 4-0 trước võ sĩ Nepal Lama Buddha Gyamjo, qua đó vào vòng trong gặp ĐKVĐ thế giới Abdumalik Khalokov (Uzbekistan).
Sở dĩ Đương thắng 4-0 bởi có trọng tài chấm 28-28, trong khi cũng có trọng tài chấm 25-30, 26-30...
Ảnh: Nam Trung
Here's one for the watch list next Saturday night !!
18 year old Quảng Ngãi prospect Duyên returns for VSP PRO 8 for a featherweight 57kg bout against Can Tho team's TRẦN THI KIM CHI.
Duyen is a former youth and club champion gold medal winner, and debuted in March at VSP PRO with a classy victory over Hoang Thuy Linh. She looked very restrained in that performance, and expect to see something special from Duyên this coming Saturday.
She is certainly one of the future stars for women's boxing in Vietnam.
VSP PRO 8
Saturday September 30th Starts 6pm
VSP Gym 147 Đ. Nguyễn Du, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Everyone welcome.
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Mark John Yap has arrived in Manila, en route to Bangkok, where he fights for the WBC Asia title this Saturday night.
Yap will make an audacious bid at the belt, jumping a weight class to Lightweight to take on champion Apichet Petchmanee who boasts a 15 win 1 loss record.
The iconic VSP Gym in Ho Chi Minh City showcases more of Vietnam's up and coming prospects this Saturday night.
VSP PRO 8 continues the theme of blooding new talent, with 8 boxers making their professional debuts on the show.
VSP PRO 8 will start at 6pm - but please arrive early to ensure you get a seat.
If you can't make it to HCMC, the fights will be broadcast live on VTVCAB, OnSports and VSP Promotions and VSP Boxing Facebook pages.
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Ali Cañega and Joseph Ambo scored wins in the two main bouts at Manny Pacquiao’s show in Mandaluyong last night.
Cañega took a well deserved majority decision over quality prospect Jhun Rick Carcedo, who made it an enthralling 10 rounds for the fans. The win earnt Cañega the PBF super lightweight belt, but a title that may have been void with a different result. Carcedo weighed in 5lb over the limit, and a good 6lb heavier than Ali Cañega, who always looks very long and lean.
Joseph Ambo got the victory against outstanding southpaw Gary Tamayo, but it presented in unfortunate circumstances.
The bout seemed to be trending in Tamayo's favour, but he struggled for breath at stages of the contest, and was forced to retire in the 4th round. "The Hawk" was taken to hospital shortly afterwards, and our thoughts are behind him in making a swift and full recovery.
Congratulations to all the fighters who put on a great show yesterday at BLOW BY BLOW.
Vietnam will be the focal point of the best in boxing this November when VICTORY8 makes it's long awaited return.
The event which promises to deliver the ultimate in culture and sports to Hanoi, will take place outdoors at the historic Hoan Kiem Lake in the Old Quarter of the capital.
VICTORY8 pitches Vietnam's best and most promising boxers against the might of a World Team - a squad carefully selected for their variety of skills, styles and geography.
And those attributes lead us to the gem of Africa - BOTSWANA !!
This country is landlocked and nestled in the middle of the continent, and whilst famous for it's diamonds, it will surely become renowned soon for another commodity.
BOXING !!
Breaking news is that Vietnam will get it's first look at an African fighter this November, with Botwana #1 Moabi Ngaka confirmed to make the trip for VICTORY8.
Ngaka had a great amateur career with over 70 fights, and has already scored 2 wins as a pro. It is expected that the champion Ngaka will compete in a 6 round bout at VICTORY8 as preparation for a huge match to be held in Botswana at the end of the year. It is likely that the African boxer will take on the Philippines hurtful puncher Mark John Yap as the main event.
The Botswana contingent will also do a media conference in Hanoi detailing their big plans for their star's title match in December, and Yap will face off with his African foe in Vietnam to market the event.
Watch this space, as we will have more information on Vietnam and World Team selections in the coming weeks.
This is gonna be a good fight
VSP PRO has unearthed lots of unheralded yet talented fighters so far, and our next installment on Saturday September 30th promises to continue the trend.
One of six boxers that will make their debut is 52kg firebrand Lê Ngọc Minh Khoi - a 22 year old boxer who always looked destined for the pro ranks.
The solidly built Dong Nai fighter has actually been around boxing since he was a kid, and even achieved a bronze medal at the nationals back in 2014. But his come forward and aggressive style always beckoned the professional format, and as destiny has it, the Team Manny boxer will make his long awaited first appearance at the VSP Gym in two weeks time.
Khoi will take on Pham Lê Gia Huy of the Khang Anh Martial Art Club in HCMC, and for sure, this will be a hell fight between two very fiery combatants making their debuts.
Join us at VSP Gym in HCMC to catch all the future stars in action on Saturday night September 30th.
Young guns unveiled ! Read on :
Thai Hoang Huy has proved one of the most popular prospects on the circuit this year, and will be aiming for his 4th win as a professional at this month's show.
Huy will take on Omega Boxing’s talltimber Tran Ngọc Phuong Hieu, who is on debut but extremely confident of a first up victory at the iconic VSP Gym.
Next event Saturday September 30th
Live from the iconic VSP Gym in HCMC Vietnam.
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WBC ASIA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
It's Philippines meets Thailand
Watch the Journey Man hits the road once more and will jump in weight in a bold plot to overthrow champion Apichet Petchmanee 15-1.
Saturday September 30th in Bangkok Thailand.
Mindanao mauler Mark John Yap has been offered the opportunity to add another title to his collection at very short notice, and has enlisted some family help before he heads to Manila. A 3x OPBF champion at 118lb in Japan, Yap is set to make an audacious bid to win the WBC Asia Lightweight title (at 135lb !) in Bangkok at the end of this month. Despite the very short time to prepare, his brother has stepped in to fast track his training for the impending WBC event. But brother Alberto Yap jr is no stranger to the sport of hard knocks ! The CDO local is a former amateur star, having even won the Philippines national youth title in a past life ! Mark John Yap has really proved to be a renaissance man in recent times, and despite having to compete above his normal weight class this month, he is expected to be a huge chance to secure more silverware for the Philippines ! Yap takes on the outstanding Thai champion Apichet Petchmanee, a boxer who boasts a 15-1 record.
Vietnam's biggest boxing franchise VICTORY8 is trying to secure the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi for a huge event this November.
The format showcases Vietnam's best fighters pitched against stars from around the world.
The last time VICTORY8 was held, it attracted 25,000 people to the mystical turtle lake location.
The event attracted more than 50 million views on local television and on-line platforms.
5 cái tên được 'chọn mặt, gửi vàng' của tuyển boxing nữ Việt Nam thi đấu ASIAD 19 tới bao gồm:
1. Nguyễn Thị Tâm
2. Lưu Diễm Quỳnh
3. Nguyễn Ngọc Trân
4. Hà Thị Linh
5. Nguyễn Huyền Trân
Như vậy, Nguyễn Thị Tâm đã kịp bình phục chấn thương gặp phải từ SEA Games 32 để thi đấu tại ASIAD 19. Cô là niềm hy vọng vàng của boxing Việt Nam tại kỳ đại hội thể thao châu Á sắp tới.
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1. Vũ Đức Thịnh - Lãnh đội
2. Nguyễn Anh Dũng - HLV
3. Nguyễn Như Cường - HLV
4. Phạm Thanh Hải - HLV
5. Erkaev Bakhodir Turgunovich - Chuyên gia
6. Nguyễn Thị Tâm - VĐV
7. Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Trân - VĐV
8. Nguyễn Huyền Trân - VĐV
9. Hà Thị Linh - VĐV
10. Lưu Diễm Quỳnh - VĐV
11. Nguyễn Minh Cường - VĐV
12. Nguyễn Văn Đương - VĐV
13. Bùi Phước Tùng - VĐV
14. Nguyễn Mạnh Cường - VĐV
Watch Philippines national champion Ben Ligas assault on the IBO Intercontinental belt tonight when he takes on hot South American boxer Andres Campos.
Campos was unbeaten in 15 fights before dropping a points decision to world champion Sunny Edwards in June.
Ligas has plenty of local support, attracting the attention of Andrew and Jason Maloney. The Philippines champ is flanked by master trainer Jetro Pabustan.
The live stream of tonight's bout will be posted here later.
"The Sniper" Ben Ligas is in career best shape to shock them at the beautiful coastal town of Burleigh Heads in Australia tomorrow night.
Ligas 15-3 takes on Chile's Andre Campos 15-1 for the IBO Intercontinental Fly title, and is expected to be easy pickings for the South American.
Campos had been destroying everything in his path in a 15 fight winning streak, before a points loss to world #1 Sunny Edwards in June of this year. The Chilean was only a fraction behind in that contest, and surely The Sniper represents a far easier task for him !!
But the Philippines national champion Ben Ligas will have other ideas, and as you can see from today's weigh in, he cuts an imposing figure and looks set to create a major upset in Australia tomorrow night.
Breaking news is the announcement that Philippines Mark John Yap will fight in Bangkok later this month for the WBC Lightweight crown.
Cagayan de Oro product Yap will challenge Thailand champion Apichet Petchmanee (15-1) for the belt that he secured back in late 2022. Petchmanee has been very dominant at home, and suffered his lone points loss abroad at Korakuen Hall against the outstanding Japanese boxer Katsuya Yasuda (10-0)
Mark John Yap has been a revelation since fighting Charly Suarez in Manila one year ago. He had previously done his best work at Bantamweight and was contemplating retirement, but rose to meet Suarez at 130lb.
Despite losing that contest, Yap looked in great touch, and is unbeaten in 4 subsequent fights.
He has defied the stigma of increasing weight, but Petchmanee looms as his first serious test at 135lb.
Mark John Yap v Apichet Petchmanee
WBC ASIA TITLE
September 30th Bangkok, Thailand
Theo nguồn tin của ithethao.vn, đội tuyển Boxing Nam Việt Nam đã chốt danh sách thành viên tham dự ASIAD 19.
Danh sách 5 thành viên bao gồm 1 HLV và 4 VĐV:
1. Nguyễn Anh Dũng - HLV
2. Nguyễn Minh Cường - Võ sĩ hạng 51kg
3. Nguyễn Văn Đương - Võ sĩ hạng 57kg
4. Bùi Phước Tùng - Võ sĩ hạng 71kg
5. Nguyễn Mạnh Cường - Võ sĩ hạng 80kg
Trường hợp của Vũ Thành Đạt - võ sĩ hạng 65kg đã được cử đi tập huấn Uzbekistan nhưng không nằm trong danh sách cuối cùng dự ASIAD 19. Đây là sự vắng mặt đáng tiếc do võ sĩ này bị chấn thương vai.
2 tuyển thủ boxing Phước Tùng và Minh Cường cùng show ảnh tryhard từ Thái Lan, trong chuyến tập huấn cuối cùng trước khi lên đường tới Hàng Châu, Trung Quốc tranh tài ASIAD 19.
Đây là cách các thành viên đội tuyển boxing gửi lời chúc mừng lễ Quốc Khánh 2/9. Với họ nhiệm vụ quốc gia là thiêng liêng, được sống và chiến đấu cho màu cờ sắc áo là vinh dự.
Theo nguồn tin của iThethao.vn, đội tuyển boxing nam Việt Nam đã chốt 5 thành viên, trong đó có 1 HLV và 4 VĐV dự ASIAD 19 tại Hàng Châu, Trung Quốc vào cuối tháng 9.
1, HLV trưởng Nguyễn Anh Dũng
2, Nguyễn Minh Cường - võ sĩ hạng 51kg
3, Nguyễn Văn Đương - võ sĩ hạng 57kg
4, Bùi Phước Tùng - võ sĩ hạng 71kg
5, Nguyễn Mạnh Cường - võ sĩ hạng 80kg
Danh sách 4 võ sĩ tham dự ASIAD 19 đã thay đổi so với danh sách đi tập huấn tại Uzbekistan hồi tháng 7. Trước đó, ngoài 4 cái kể trên còn có Vũ Thành Đạt - võ sĩ hạng 65kg. Do dính chấn thương vai, Thành Đạt đã phải chấp nhận bỏ lỡ Đại hội năm nay.
Những võ sĩ nằm trong danh sách dự ASIAD 19 đều là những cái tên tốt nhất của boxing Nam Việt Nam thời điểm hiện tại. Bùi Phước Tùng là chủ nhân của tấm HCV SEA Games 32, Nguyễn Văn Đương và Nguyễn Minh Cường đều giành được huy chương trong chuyến tập huấn và thi đấu tại Uzbekistan, Nguyễn Mạnh Cường cũng cho thấy sự tiến bộ sau quãng thời gian tập luyện rất căng thẳng.
VSP PRO has already showcased some excellent boxers this year, and what has been most exciting, is the improvements that many of the Vietnam fighters have brought to the ring when they have competed more than once.
But the man known as "Kong" - Le Hoang Hiep - is one Vietnamese fighter that really stands out !
After suffering a "controversial" loss early this year, Hiep has been simply outstanding since scoring two electric wins at VSP PRO. And there are all the positive signs that this fan friendly boxer is sure to win many more in the near future.
Hiep works with former World ranked super middleweight Ben Mcculloch in this video at VSP Gym.
https://www.facebook.com/vspgym/videos/579904374166168
We're ready to go again !
VSP wants to thank all the boxers that fought so well on Saturday night - everyone loved the performances that you guys produced. Lots of great match ups and plenty of crowd noise !
Can't wait to see what the next show brings.
VSP PRO 8 - Saturday September 30
Join us for a great night of fun fight action !
The King's Warrior will have his broken right hand in a protective cast for the next 6 weeks, but the good news is, he is expected to make a full recovery.
Suarez staged an amazing effort to stay composed after injuring the hand early in round one, and being put under constant pressure by excellent Dominican Yohan Vasquez.
It was a bitter sweet US debut for the Philippines best boxer, who will be hoping for a ring return later this year.
Despite a dominant win at his USA debut, the King's Warrior Charly Suarez was the victim of misfortune.
Suarez broke his hand early in round one, forcing him to turn to his amateur skills and box his way to victory. The Philippines star turned southpaw frequently in the bout to ensure he survived the ten rounds against his rugged opponent Yohan Vasquez.
Charly Suarez turned away a scrappy challenge from Yohan Vasquez to enjoy a successful U.S. debut. after a ten-round, unanimous decision victory over Dominican Republic’s Vazquez. Scores were 98-92, 98-92 and 97-93 for Suarez in the opening bout of the evening.
Action from bell to bell was entertaining and competitive, to the point where Vasquez (25-4, 20KOs) was disappointed when he heard the lopsided scores. Suarez landed the crisper combinations and cleaner punches but was forced to fend off Vasquez who effectively cut off the ring in the middleweights.
Suarez—a 35-year-old from General Santos City, Philippines—regained control late in the fight to advance to 16-0 (9KOs). The bout was his third straight on the road, having previously posted wins in Vietnam last December and a come-from-behind 12th round stoppage of unbeaten Paul Fleming on March 15 in Sydney, Australia.
Tính tới tháng 8/2023, theo thống kê từ trang BoxRec - nơi ghi nhận thành tích của giới Boxing chuyên nghiệp, số võ sĩ người Việt Nam đang thi đấu là 110 võ sĩ (77 nam, 13 nữ). Đây rõ ràng không phải một con số khả quan với một quốc gia 100 triệu dân.
So sánh với các quốc gia khác trong khu vực, Philippines đang có 764 võ sĩ (753 nam, 11 nữ) trên 103 triệu dân. Thái Lan sở hữu 781 võ sĩ (634 nam, 147 nữ) trên 67 triệu dân. Số lượng võ sĩ của Việt Nam hiện mới xếp trên các quốc gia không nổi trội về Boxing chuyên nghiệp trong khu vực như Indonesia (91 võ sĩ), Singapore (16 võ sĩ), Malaysia (11 võ sĩ),...
Boxing Việt Nam bắt đầu trở lại từ những năm đầu thập niên 2002 kể từ sau lệnh cấm từ năm tại giải Vô địch Quốc gia 1994 ở Hải Phòng. Kể từ đó tới nay, chúng ta đã chứng kiến những bước tiến đáng kể ở đấu trường nghiệp dư: HCV SEA Games 2011, 2015, 2021 và 2023; HCĐ Asiad 2014, 2018; có ứng viên giành vé chính thức dự Olympic Tokyo 2020 gọi tên Nguyễn Thị Tâm - Nguyễn Văn Đương.
Dù vậy, Boxing chuyên nghiệp lại là câu chuyện khác khi đây là thị trường cần sự tham gia của các công ty tư nhân, hay còn được biết tới với tên gọi hình thức xã hội hóa.
Những nhà vô địch châu lục và thế giới có thể là hình mẫu để các công ty quảng bá đánh dấu hoạt động của mình tại thị trường Việt Nam. Tuy nhiên, câu chuyện "đào rộng trước khi đào sâu" vẫn là thách thức mà tất cả đang cùng phải giải quyết, bởi một nền Boxing chuyên nghiệp không thể chỉ dựa vào tên tuổi của những nhà vô địch ít ỏi.
Theo thống kê của BoxRec, từ năm 2015 tới nay, 27 sự kiện Boxing chuyên nghiệp đã được tổ chức tại Việt Nam, chỉ bằng với số sự kiện được tổ chức tại Philippines từ tháng 7/2015 tới nay. Có lẽ, đây cũng chính là câu trả lời cho việc tại sao số lượng các võ sĩ chuyên nghiệp Việt Nam ít đến như vậy.
Hãy thử quan sát theo hai hướng sau: Nếu một công ty quảng bá muốn gây sự chú ý, họ sẽ cần những sự kiện lớn, với các trận tranh đai. Tuy nhiên, một sự kiện như vậy chỉ có thể cho phép tối đa 10-15 trận đấu. Liệu những võ sĩ mới bắt đầu thi đấu chuyên nghiệp có được lựa chọn xuất hiện tại đây?
Nếu tổ chức một sự kiện nhỏ, tạo cơ hội cho các võ sĩ mới xây dựng bảng thành tích, xuất hiện trên BoxRec với những trận đấu đầu tiên. Sự kiện đó sẽ không đủ sức hút với khán giả cũng như tạo tiếng vang trong cộng đồng.
Chúng ta không thể trách khán giả chỉ chú ý tới những sự kiện lớn như Victory 8, Fortunes of War, LEAD có sự xuất hiện của những võ sĩ nổi tiếng, nhưng điều đó chỉ đáp ứng được bề nổi của bài toán phát triển, mà không giải quyết được vấn đề cơ bản: số lượng võ sĩ.
Bài toán số lượng võ sĩ bắt đầu được tính đến giai đoạn cuối năm 2022, khi VSP Promotions giới thiệu chuỗi sự kiện chuyên nghiệp VSP Pro, liên tục đem đến những màn ra mắt của các võ sĩ chuyên nghiệp. Mục tiêu của VSP Pro không gì khác ngoài tạo dựng bảng thành tích cho các võ sĩ chưa tên tuổi, cho phép họ làm quen với sàn đấu chuyên nghiệp. Các trận đấu của họ được công nhận bởi những tổ chức WBO, IBF, WBC, cùng với các tổ chức Boxing tư nhân của Nhật Bản, Hàn Quốc hay Philippines.
Tương tự, LEAD Boxing sau hai sự kiện đầu tiên, cũng cho thấy sự xuất hiện của những cái tên chưa hề có tiếng tăm trong giới Boxing Việt Nam. Thành tích của họ bắt đầu được ghi nhận bởi các tổ chức như WBC, WBA.
Việc các công ty quảng bá bắt đầu dành nguồn đầu tư của mình cho các "tân binh", đã phần nào cho thấy bài toán số lượng của Boxing chuyên nghiệp Việt Nam đang được tìm cách giải quyết. Chúng ta cần nhiều sự kiện, nhiều cơ hội cho những võ sĩ mới, hơn là chỉ tập trung vào các trận đấu lớn chỉ để thu hút sự chú ý.
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Tay đấm 28 tuổi dày dạn kinh nghiệm Lương Nguyễn Công Khải đánh dấu sự trở lại sàn boxing nhiều một thời gian khá dài nghỉ đánh vì chấn thương. Trong khi đó dù ít hơn đến 8 tuổi nhưng Trương Ngô Gia Huy cũng có thâm niên nhất định tập boxing và đạt thành tích ở giải boxing nghiệp dư quốc gia.
Áp sát đối phương với thể thủ high-guard trước khi tung ra đòn jab và móc cực nặng, lối đánh của Công Khải tưởng như đơn giản nhưng đạt hiệu quả rất tốt. Đặc biệt lực đánh của tay đấm từng phải nghỉ dài vì chấn thương vẫn rất đáng nể.
Vẫn lối thi đấu nhìn khá đơn giản, Công Khải ghi điểm với cú over-hand nặng ký trúng mặt đối thủ ngay đầu hiệp 2.Trong khi đó, ở những tình huống bị ép góc tay đấm trẻ Gia Huy cũng có những tình huống trả đòn bằng combo đấm móc trúng đích, nhưng lực đánh còn khá khiêm tốn.
Hiệp 3 chứng kiến võ sỹ trẻ Gia Huy tích cực di chuyển và ra đòn nhưng những đòn đánh của anh thường đi trúng đôi găng đã thủ thế sẵn của Công Khải. Ngược lại, dù ra đòn ít hơn nhưng Công Khải có những cú over-hand, móc phải thực sự nặng ký và chất lượng.
Hiệp đấu hai tay đấm vẫn không đẩy cao nhịp độ. Công Khải lộ rõ thể lực đi xuống và những đòn over-hand của anh cũng không còn tạo ra đột biến. Trong khi đó Gia Huy có những combo đấm móc phản đòn hiệu quả. Đây là hiệp đấu tay đấm 19 tuổi có lẽ là tìm thấy nhiều nhất đòn đấm trúng đích nhất trong cuộc so găng này.
Với việc cả hai không thể tìm thấy đòn knock-down và kịch bản trận đấu khá cân bằng, không ngạc nhiên khi 2/3 giám định chấm điểm hòa 38-38 và màn so găng giữa Công Khải vs. Gia Huy được thông báo kết quả hòa.
Ở lần thứ 3 thượng đài VSP Pro tay đấm 29 tuổi Khắc Dũng gặp đối thủ được đánh giá "dễ chịu" hơn. Tay đấm Hải Biền mới 17 tuổi và chưa có nhiều kinh nghiệm với boxing. Thực tế được chứng minh khi Khắc Dũng có những cú jab, body shot và đòn móc hiệu quả. Trong khi đó tay đấm trẻ Hải Biền cho thấy kỹ thuật ra đòn còn khá hạn chế.
Hiệp 2 Khắc Dũng tiếp tục duy trì nhịp độ thi đấu chậm, dùng các cú jab tầm thấp trước khi ra đòn móc. Chiến thuật này tiếp tục cho thấy hiệu quả và tay đấm đến từ Hà Nội ghi điểm tốt. Trong khi đó Hải Biền tích cực di chuyển và ra đòn nhưng các tổ hợp đòn chưa thật nhuần nhuyễn.
Kịch bản ở 2 hiệp cuối không có đột biến dù Khắc Dũng tiếp tục giữ nhịp đánh chậm vì thể lực đi xuống. Hải Biền không thể tận dụng được lợi thế sức trẻ, ngược lại, thi thoảng anh còn dính đòn đấm over-hand từ phía đối thủ. Trụ vững đến giây cuối cùng, Khắc Dũng đã có phần thưởng xứng đáng là chiến thắng đồng thuận (39-37, 39-37, 39-37).
Một trận giao hữu thú vị giữa hai tay đấm rất trẻ mới 14 và 16 tuổi ở hạng 48 kg. Dù mang tính chất giao hữu nhưng chất lượng chuyên môn cuộc so găng giữa Võ Hoàng Hòa và Đinh Minh Tuấn khá tốt khi cả hai tay đấm trẻ này đã tập luyện bài bản và giành được nhiều thành tích ở các giải boxing nghiệp dư trẻ quốc gia.
Hiệp 1 ghi nhận sự chủ động áp sát và có những combo đòn hiệu quả của Đinh Minh Tuấn. Trong khi đó Võ Hoàng Hoa có 1 đòn tay sau nặng ký khiến gương mặt của Minh Tuấn bật ngửa ra sau.
Kịch bản của hai hiệp đấu kế tiếp chứng kiến sự máu lửa của Minh Tuấn khi tay đấm này liên tục ép góc và tung ra các combo đòn móc cực nhanh. Dẫu vậy, Hoàng Hoa cũng có những cú trả đòn tay sau chất lượng.
Bước ngoặt chỉ đến ở nửa cuối hiệp 4 khi trong tình huống ép góc Minh Tuấn đấm móc tay trái khiến Hoàng Hoa loạng choạng mất thằng bằng trước khi dính tiếp cú móc phải cực nặng từ đối thủ khiến trọng tài buộc phải dừng đếm. Dù không thể thắng knock-out nhưng chung cuộc Minh Tuấn vẫn giành thắng điểm đồng thuận với tỷ số 3-0.
Tay đấm mới 17 tuổi Tấn Thành nhập cuộc phấn khích khi liên tục áp sát ra đòn. Tuy nhiên, Ngọc Thiện nhanh chóng cho thấy kinh nghiệm với một loạt đòn đấm móc nặng ký trúng mặt đối thủ. Liên tiếp những phút giây thi đấu sau đó Ngọc Thiện có những đòn móc và upper-cut trúng đích chất lượng. Hệ quả trúng đòn nặng khiến miếng bảo vệ hàm của Tấn Thành rơi ra và anh cũng bị chảy máu mũi. Trước khi hiệp 1 khép lại Ngọc Thiện còn kịp tặng cho đàn em Tấn Thành combo đòn bài bản trúng mặt rất hiệu quả.
Kịch bản ở hiệp 2 không thay đổi khi những đòn đánh của Tấn Thành chủ yếu là đòn jab không thể vượt qua thế thủ của Ngọc Thiện. Trong khi đó dù là đòn jab hay đấm móc Ngọc Thiện đều ghi điểm tốt khi đều ghim trúng phần mặt đối thủ. Trọng tài thậm chí phải dừng trận đấu để bác sỹ kiểm tra vết thương của Tấn Thành khi gương mặt anh đổ máu khá nhiều.
Hiệp 3 mới trôi qua 1 phút Tấn Thành lại dính các đòn móc và tay sau khá nặng vào vùng giữa mặt. Ngay sau tình huống trận đấu đã phải dừng lại và phần thắng knock-out kỹ thuật được tuyên cho tay đấm của Matrix Boxing Trần Ngọc Thiện.
Tay đấm trẻ đến từ Đồng Tháp, Hồ Minh Chiều cho thấy tốc độ di chuyển và ra đòn rất nhanh. Minh Chiều có kinh nghiệm nhỉnh hơn và từng thi đấu boxing nghiệp dư, nhưng tay đấm 19 tuổi Tuấn Thành cũng cho thấy sự tự tin khi đôi công khá tốt.
Hiệp 2 tiếp tục chứng kiến tốc độ di chuyển và đổi đòn của hai tấm đấm trẻ rất nhanh. Minh Chiều ghi điểm tích cực hơn với một số đòn tay sau và móc trúng đối thủ trong khi đòn đánh của Tuấn Thành đều không vượt qua được các tình huống phòng thủ high-guard của Minh Chiều.
Hiệp 3 Tuấn Thành chủ động ép đài với tần suất cao hơn tích cực tung ra các tổ hợp đòn. Những tình huống Tuấn Thành ép được đối thủ vào ring và ra đòn jab, móc trúng đích giúp anh ghi điểm. Phải đến cuối hiệp khi Tuấn Thành bị mất đà tấn công trong tư thế chúi đầu về phía trước Minh Chiều mới có đòn đấm khá nguy hiểm.
Hiệp 4 thế trận trở nên cân bằng khi Minh Chiều đáp trả đòn tích cực hơn và phá thế trận dồn ép của Tuấn Thành. Một số tình huống khiêu khích của Tuấn Thành đã khiến khán giả sau đó ồ lên thích thú khi Minh Chiều đáp trả với combo đòn đấm móc cực gắt.
Kết thúc 4 hiệp đấu Tuấn Thành giành phần thắng bằng tính điểm đồng thuận (39-37, 39-37, 39-37).
Trận đấu nữ duy nhất tại sự kiện VSP Pro #7 chứng kiến màn so tài giữa hai võ sỹ đã giành những giải thưởng các đấu trường boxing nghiệp dư trong nước. Lê Thu Hoài có thể hình vượt trội nhưng Lương Thị Ngoan đã cho thấy kinh nghiệm tốt hơn khi áp sát và tung ra combo đòn 1-2 hiệu quả.
Hiệp 2 chứng kiến tay đấm 18 tuổi Thu Hoài tiếp tục gặp khó khăn khi bị đối thủ áp sát và liên tục ra đòn. Lương Thị Ngoan tiếp tục ghi điểm với cú móc trái ấn tượng ở hiệp này.
Kịch bản ở hiệp 3 không có nhiều thay đổi và khi bước vào hiệp 4, hiệp đấu cuối Lương Thị Ngoan tiếp tục nhập cuộc tốt với cú đấm thẳng tay và đòn móc phải chất lượng. Thu Hoài gần như chỉ lùi và né đón.
Không bất ngờ khi Lương Thị Ngoan thắng điểm tuyệt đối 3-0 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) qua đó có trận thứ 2 toàn thắng trên đấu trường boxing chuyên nghiệp VSP Pro.
Khôi Nguyên chủ động áp sát ngay từ đầu và có những đòn đấm khá nặng ký. Phải đến cuối hiệp 1 Tấn Minh mới "nóng máy" và có những đòn tay sau trúng đich khá tốt.
Hiệp 2 chứng kiến đòn đánh của Tấn Minh dần cho thấy sự đa dạng với cú jab và móc phải, trong khi Khôi Nguyên tổ hợp ra đòn "nghèo nàn" khi anh gần như chỉ có những đòn móc trái.
Phải đến hiệp đấu cuối cùng Khôi Nguyên mới nỗ lực ép Tấn Minh vào góc đài và kiểm soát tốt thế trận với các tổ hợp đòn móc chất lượng. Những đòn đấm của Khôi Nguyên khiến Tấn Minh rất vất vả chống đỡ. Không thể tìm thấy đòn knock-down, Khôi Nguyên chấp nhận thua chung cuộc khi cả 3 giám định chấm thắng cho Tấn Minh (39-37, 39-37, 39-37).
Như vậy Tấn Minh đã có chiến thắng đầu tiên khi ra mắt sàn boxing chuyên nghiệp VSP Pro.
Fight day tomorrow.
Good luck all boxers - go crazy !
Seven great fights with the main event between former HCMC champ LƯƠNG NGUYỄN CÔNG KHẢI and former national youth champ TRƯƠNG NGÔ GIA HUY.
Action starts at 6pm live from VSP Gym.
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19 year old prospect Truong Ngo Gia Huy returns from an extended break from boxing tomorrow night.
Huy was National Youth champ in 2020 before taking a break from the sport.
He took part in today's weigh in and face off.
Results will be posted here soon.
"VSP PRO 7" Saturday August 26th Starts 6pm
Live from VSP Gym HCMC.
Mystery surrounds the re-appearance of 19 year old prospect Truong Ngo Gia Huy, who will headline this Saturday night at VSP PRO 7.
Huy has been boxing since he was 8 years old, and showed lots of ability at an early age. His training was rewarded with a National Youth title victory in 2020, but since then, he has gone missing from the Vietnam fight scene.
But it was from seeing friends competing at VSP PRO that ignited his passion to fight once more :
"Le Tien Dat is one of my friends from boxing in the amateurs, and I am very excited to see him perform so well in the pro boxing. He is really impressive. It gives me a lot of motivation to do well. Now it's my turn to shine !"
Huy is prepared by the Ho Ch Minh Boxing Club and has a difficult task on debut. He faces experienced resuming boxer, former city champion Nguyễn Luong Cong Khai.
"VSP PRO 7" Saturday August 26th Starts 6pm
Live from VSP Gym HCMC.
It was only July 29th that Hanoi boxer Nguyễn Khắc Dũng fought at VSP PRO, and plans were for the strongly built Lightweight to return to the ring in maybe 2 to 3 months.
But a late withdrawal of the opponent of Binh Duong team's Truong Hai Bien this Saturday created an immediate chance to fight that Dũng simply could not refuse.
And as they say, fortune favours the brave !
Dũng debuted at just one week's notice against one of Saigon's most promising boxers - former youth champ Phan Minh Quân. He returned last month in vastly improved shape, but met an equally improved rival in Tran Tan Quang Dao.
The Hanoi boxer showed great sturdiness under pressure, because Dao arguably put on the best boxing performance of the night.
Courtesy of his improvement, the match up between Nguyễn Khắc Dũng and southpaw Truong Hai Bien shapes as one of the most interesting this Saturday night.
Bien is on debut, but has an extensive kickboxing and muay thai background, and the reports from Binh Duong are that he will be well suited to the professional boxing arena.
This fight has been elevated to the main undercard, and be in no doubt that these two hard headed warriors will do it justice !
Matrix gym hopeful Tran Ngoc Thiện is back in action this Saturday, after making a solid debut performance here in February.
The 21 year old boxer picked up bronze at the national sports festival last year, and the success motivated Thiện to work harder on his skills. The work paid off, and he boxed a smart fight to oust Nguyễn Qui Thịnh in an Unanimous decision.
This Saturday, Thien faces up to Ho Chi Minh City Boxing Club representative Nguyễn Tân Thành, who is an unknown quantity. Thành will be making his pro debut, but it is well known that fighters from this gym are always in great shape.
But the confidence coming from Matrix is big, and they are warning everyone to expect a vastly improved Tran Ngọc Thiện this Saturday night.
Doors open 6pm. Please arrive early.
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Ho Chi Minh Boxing Club prodigy Ngoan returns to VSP Gym this Saturday night with ambitions to add to her classy debut win in the professional ranks.
A bronze medal winner at the national championships, Ngoan was impressive beating the feisty Huynh Ngoc Yen Phuong back in June of this year.
But the task for Ngoan won't be an easy one !
She faces Hanoi Boxing Academy prospect Le Thu Hoai in what will be a high temp 70kg clash.
Hoai started in boxing in 2019, and has already achieved a silver medal in the club tournament 2022, a bronze medal in the youth tournament 2022, and a bronze medal in the club tournament 2023.
And she is only 17 years of age.
Big potential these two girls.
Great fight !!!
Saturday August 26th Starts 6pm
Lots of new talent hits the ring for the very first time next Saturday night !
VSP Gym is the best boxing gym in District 1 Ho Chi Minh City and puts on monthly professional events to showcase the Vietnam fight scene.
VSP Gym 147 Đ. Nguyễn Du, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
The King's Warrior Charly Suarez has just completed his preparations in Las Vegas for this Sunday’s fight, and reports he is in killer shape and more than ready to fight.
Suarez will battle Dominican Yohan Vasquez 25-2, a hard hitter with 22 knockouts on his resume.
The Davao son was able to get some fast paced rounds in with both sons of fabled Ferocious Fernando Vargas, and also share the ring with Chris Eubank jr (pictured). Prior to that, the champ worked with Philippines national team members back home in Baguio.
Despite the calibre of his opponent, and the question marks surrounding his first bout in the US, Suarez will enter the ring a heavy favourite to put opponent Vasquez to the sword.
Suarez v Vasquez will take place at the Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa Oklahoma this Sunday.
It was only July 29th that Hanoi boxer Nguyễn Khắc Dũng fought at VSP PRO, and plans were for the strongly built Lightweight to return to the ring in maybe 2 to 3 months.
But a late withdrawal of the opponent of Binh Duong team's Truong Hai Bien this Saturday created an immediate chance to fight that Dũng simply could not refuse.
And as they say, fortune favours the brave !
Dũng debuted at just one week's notice against one of Saigon's most promising boxers - former youth champ Phan Minh Quân. He returned last month in vastly improved shape, but met an equally improved rival in Tran Tan Quang Dao.
The Hanoi boxer showed great sturdiness under pressure, because Dao arguably put on the best boxing performance of the night.
Courtesy of his improvement, the match up between Nguyễn Khắc Dũng and southpaw Truong Hai Bien shapes as one of the most interesting this Saturday night.
Bien is on debut, but has an extensive kickboxing and muay thai background, and the reports from Binh Duong are that he will be well suited to the professional boxing arena.
This fight has been elevated to the main undercard, and be in no doubt that these two hard headed warriors will do it justice !