Thanongsak Simsri (proper) hits the mitts of coach Poom Kasonset – Picture by Wasim Mather
In a crossroads bout in Japan, Thanongsak Simsri (33-1, 30 KO) secured a unanimous choice victory over Filipino contender Miel Fajardo (11-2, 10 KO) on the EDION Area Osaka on Friday evening.
Fajardo entered the ring trying to defend his Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation junior flyweight title. Simsri displayed strategic prowess and maintained self-discipline all through the 12-round bout, using a pointy and efficient left jab together with fluid head motion and lateral shifts to manage the gap. He adeptly evaded Fajardo’s makes an attempt to shut in, irritating the Filipino fighter’s ahead aggression.
Nonetheless, the momentum shifted dramatically within the tenth spherical when each fighters engaged in a fierce alternate, leading to Fajardo touchdown a clear punch that despatched Simsri to the canvas. Regardless of the knockdown, Simsri showcased resilience and rapidly recovered, weathering Fajardo’s subsequent strain.
After a hard-fought contest, the judges’ scorecards favoured Simsri with tallies of 111-116, 110-117, and 112-115, securing him the victory.
This triumph marks a big milestone in Simsri’s profession, significantly following his setback in opposition to former WBC junior flyweight champion Masamichi Yabuki in 2022. At present ranked at No. 5 with the WBO and with a notable win over the eighth-ranked Miel Fajardo within the junior flyweight division, Simsri stands poised for a possible world title shot. At simply 23 years previous, the Thai boxer has captured the eye of the boxing world, positioning himself as a rising star within the sport.
Thailand, traditionally famend for producing world champions within the decrease weight courses, has seen a latest drought in its boxing panorama, with just one present world champion in WBA strawweight titleholder Thammanoon Niyomtrong.
Simsri’s victory over Miel Fajardo serves as a beacon of hope for the Thai boxing neighborhood, signalling a resurgence of their boxing prowess on the worldwide stage.
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