Thailand won five out of their five contests in the second competition day with amazing performance
The qualification event in our continent the ASBC Asian Confederation Youth Boxing Championships continued with its second preliminary day in Bangkok. Thailand has got one of their strongest ever youth squad which their five boxers proved in the second competition day, all of them won their contests by large margin of differences.
Altogether 69 women and 139 men boxers from record number of 30 countries are taking part for the medals in the ASBC Asian Confederation Youth Boxing Championships. Afghanistan, Cambodia, Jordan, Malaysia and Turkmenistan also won contests in the second competition day besides to the strongest countries.
Thailand’s high hope Thitisan Panmod was bronze medallist in the last edition of the ASBC Asian Confederation Youth Boxing Championships and he is among the favourites of the men’s light flyweight (49kg). The 17-year-old Thai light flyweight (49kg) boxer eliminated Indonesia’s Sergio Dura Nikhy Alfianto on Day1 and he did not have too much time to take rest following his first triumph. Panmod proved better performance in his second contest against Afghanistan’s Youth National Champion Ziaullah Hafizi and advanced to the quarter-finals of the event.
Philippines’ Criz Russu Laurente is a superb talent but he was not able to get a medal in the Puerto Princesa 2017 ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships. The Filipino light flyweight (49kg) boxer arrived to the competition in much better shape and did strong performance against Turkmenistan’s Yhlas Gylychjanov. The Filipino boxer had a few difficulties only in the second round but he amazed the crowd with his speedy attacks in the third. The referee counted Gylychjanov twice in the last round and ended their bout confirming Laurente’s RSC success.
Japan’s Ryo Mandokoro competed at the flyweight (52kg) in the recent months but moved back to his original category to the light flyweight (49kg) just before the start of the event. The Japanese boxer and his South Korean opponent Kang Deok Gyeong started the bout with high number of punches. Both boxers used infighting style in the opening minutes but Mandokoro was able to change in the second and the Mongolian referee had to count the South Korean following a big shot. Kang was amazing in the third round but his efforts were not enough to turn back their close contest.
Kazakhstan’s ASBC Asian Junior Champion Makhmud Sabyrkhan joined to the youth age group in January but since then he won three competitions. The 17-year-old Kazakh light flyweight (49kg) boxer moved ahead and tried to catch Iran’s Youth National Champion Reza Heidari who worked from longer distance. Sabyrkhan caught his Iranian opponent in the end of the first round with tough punches but Heidari survived those dangerous moments but the Kazakh boxer dominated also the second and won their contest by RSC.
DPR Korea joined to the ASBC Asian Confederation Youth Boxing Championships with four boxers to the Bangkok event. Their men’s bantamweight (56kg) boxer Hong Il Gwan eliminated Indonesian opponent, Adit Felix Ririmase on Day1 and he was able to repeat that strong performance in his second contest against China’s Meitala. The final verdict was unanimous decision to the DPR Korean boxer who did his very best once again.
Thailand’s Noppharat Thakhui claimed bronze medal in the Puerto Princesa 2017 ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships and will be turning to 17 only later this year. The Korat-based bantamweight (56kg) boxer eliminated Bhutan’s Dechen Namgay in the first preliminary round and controlled his next fight against Turkmenistan’s Youth National Champion Atajan Hudayberdiyev. Thakhui overcame his Central Asian opponent in the attacks and controlled all of the rounds in Bangkok advancing to the last eight.
Philippines’ Children of Asia Games winner Criztian Pitt Laurente triumphed over Japan’s Reo Nishioka in the first round of the bantamweight (56kg) and did strong performance once again in Bangkok. His second opponent was Afghanistan’s Hasibullah Ahmadi who trains in the United Arab Emirates. The 18-year-old Filipino boxer was quicker than his Afghan rival and he looked more powerful in each round. The referee counted Ahmadi one time in the second round and Laurente won their contest by large margin of differences.
Laos’ Siphae Manichan won the gold medal in their National Championships at the bantamweight (56kg) and won a historical contest against Malaysia’s Yuvant Mitadevar Ganesh on Day1. The Laos boxer had to meet with Cambodia’s Non Bang in the next round but he was not enough shape in the first round. The Cambodian boxer used his stronger punches to keep the best fighting distance and defeated his opponent from Laos. Non Bang has done also history as his triumph was Cambodia’s first victory in the ASBC Asian Confederation Youth Boxing Championships.
Thailand’s ASBC Asian Confederation Youth Boxing Championships bronze medallist Bannphon Pannon moved back to his original light welterweight (64kg) in the recent months and proved his top strength in his opening contest against Tajikistan’s Abdukhamid Khomidov. The Central Asian boxer won his previous contest on Day1 but he was not enough fresh in the second competition day furthermore his Thai rival was too strong for him. Pannon launched serious punches in the second and third rounds and the referee stopped their bout.
Jordan’s Bader Samreen is the current Arab Youth Champion who arrived to the ASBC Asian Confederation Youth Boxing Championships as a medal contender. The 18-year-old light welterweight (64kg) boxer moved more on feet than his rival South Korea’s Hong Hee Young and took the lead after three minutes of fight. Samreen, who is the best youth hope in Jordan, had superb stamina to beat his South Korean rival in Bangkok.
Japan’s defending ASBC Asian Junior Champion Sora Tanaka was nervous in the first minute against China’s Liu Yuhao but he found his best rhythm in the end of the first round and landed tough punches. The Japanese light welterweight (64kg) talent, who was the Best Boxer in the Puerto Princesa 2017 ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships, had tough combinations in the second round and dominated the third with his serious punches. Japan’s No.1 Tanaka launched also a lethal punch and delivered a classical KO success in his opening contest.
Kazakhstan’s Golden Gloves of Vojvodina Youth Memorial Tournament winner Talgat Shayken had to meet with Uzbekistan’s AIBA Junior World Boxing Championships bronze medallist Halimbek Utegenov in the first preliminary round of the light welterweight (64kg). The two stars meet each other in the preliminary stage and Utegenov started slightly better in the opening round. Shayken, who won also the Bornemissza Youth Memorial Tournament, returned to the contest with tough punches and his tactical change delivered for him a place in the last eight winning the bout by split decision.
Afghanistan’s Sultan Mohammad Naeemi was confident in the first round against Cambodia’s Theara Duon and his strength dominated their opening minutes. The Afghan flyweight (52kg) boxer moved more on feet in the second while the Cambodian changed his tactic into a more aggressive one. The Afghan boxer controlled all of the rounds and won his first international contest which means he is now in the Top8.
Thailand’s ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships silver medallist Sukthet Sarawut overcame his Mongolian opponent Munkh-Ochir Chuluaanbaatar in the first round and used effective tactic in the opening minutes. Thailand’s 17-year-old flyweight (52kg) talent landed clear punches in the second round and he enjoyed the third with his confident boxing. Sarawut won the bout by unanimous decision and secured his place in the last eight in the front of the home crowd.
Thailand’s Boxam Youth Tournament winner Atichai Phoemsap did not use his long distance tactic well in the first round against Afghanistan’s Saiel Amirmohamad who trains and lives in Russia. The Thai lightweight (60kg) boxer and his Afghan southpaw opponent have done a strong tactical contest, they used similar long range tactic. Phoemsap was better in the second and delivered his best performance in the third which was enough for him to advance to the quarter-final of the event.
Kyrgyzstan’s Umar Kubanychbek Uulu claimed silver medal in the Puerto Princesa 2017 ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships and used his longer reach in the first round against Uzbekistan’s Ramazon Ziyatov who replaced their ASBC Asian Junior Champion Javlonbek Yuldashev in the squad. The 18-year-old Kyrgyz lightweight (60kg) talent did smart boxing against the passive Uzbek talent and took the lead in each scorecard. The Uzbek boxer proved better round in the third but Kubanychbek Uulu’s advantage was enough to keep his triumph.