
Two outstanding fighters are set to go head-to-head in Ho Chi Minh City next month as Vietnam’s growing professional boxing scene continues to embrace its “No Ducking” philosophy.
Vietnamese star Nguyễn Văn Hải has become a respected name in the nation’s fight sports. Despite limited opportunities in professional boxing, the “Hanoi Hitman” has compiled a solid 8–3 record.
What makes that record even more impressive is the context. Many of Hải’s bouts have come on short notice and without a full training camp, and his defeats have all been competitive points losses against unbeaten fighters ranked inside the world’s top 30.
On April 19, Hải will once again answer a late call for a high-level challenge.
Standing across the ring will be Uzbekistan’s Islombek Pirmanov. Uzbekistan has built a reputation as a production line for technically brilliant boxers, and Vietnam is honoured to welcome Pirmanov for this exciting clash.
Pirmanov was an exceptional amateur, compiling a remarkable 230–12 record as a junior competitor.
Since turning professional, he has been even more destructive.
The Uzbek arrives undefeated at 9-0, and every single victory has come by knockout.
Nine fights. Nine knockouts.
For Vietnamese fans, the matchup promises fireworks and perfectly embodies the spirit of the country’s growing boxing movement.
On April 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, the message is clear:
No ducking. No excuses. Just fighting.

























Bacolod's Genesis Servania will fight China's rising star Aketelieti Yelejian for the WBO Asia Lightweight title this November.
The highly-anticipated match up will take place on the undercard of the IBF world title fight between Pedro Taduran and Zhu DianXing at Jeju Island, South Korea.
Aketelieti Yelejian, who suffered a narrow loss to the Prince Albert Pagara in June, rebounded with an impressive IBF Asia victory against Korean Jin Su Kim in Vietnam recently. He is a very rangy and deceptive boxer known for his relaxed combinations, and he's supremely confident in his ability to take down Servania and claim the title.
"I've studied Servania's style, and I know I have the skills to outmaneuver him," Yelejian said yesterday.
"I'm excited to represent China on the international stage once more, and bring home an impressive win against a top and proven boxer like Genesis."
Servania, a seasoned veteran with a 35-4 record, boasts a reputation for toughness that has come from battles at the top level. And has still possesses some of the best body shots in the sport of boxing.
This important title shot gives the filipino the opportunity to re-establish himself on the world scene once more, and it's best remembered that his only defeats have came against world-ranked champions like Oscar Valdez and Andres Cortes.
But the China team have already confidently stated that Yelejian's youth, speed, height, and reach may all prove too much for the Filipino boxer.
Their optimism also exudes for the world title bout, where surprisingly, they are quite dismissive of Pedro Taduran's hopes of beating star Zhu DianXing. They actually rate their boxer so highly, they have predicted that the champion has no chance of retaining the belt.
These claims set up an intriguing backdrop for two massive Philippines v China feature bouts.
Fight Details :
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Location: Jeju Island, South Korea
- Title: WBO Asia Lightweight
- Contenders: Aketelieti Yelejian (China) vs. Genesis Servania (Philippines)
























