Jay-r Raquinel amplifies strength against African parties
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The highly-anticipated showdown between Filipino boxer Jay-r Raquinel and Tanzanian Imane Matendo is all set for May 31, 2025, at SMX Convention Center, Bacolod City, for the Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) bantamweight title!
Raquinel, aged 28, has his sights set on challenging the world title. Currently, he ranks second in the World Boxing Council (WBC) for the super flyweight division, falling just behind Kosei Tanaka, Andrew Moloney, Carlos Cuadras, and Roman Gonzalez. Jesse Rodriguez holds the WBC title at the moment.
Raquinel scored a decisive victory over Yahir Frank in Mexico last year, clinching the WBC Continental Americas super flyweight belt through a unanimous decision. With such victories under his belt, Raquinel is ready to make his mark on the bantamweight division.
Matendo, aged 21, looks like a rising star, with five wins out of six fights, with one draw among them. Last year, Matendo faced Alfie Clegg from England in an IBO Youth flyweight fight, which he lost by unanimous decision in London. However, Matendo bounced back with wins against Ajubu Salum and Njiti Maige.
In terms of records, Raquinel boasts a 17-2-1 record with 13 KOs, while Matendo has 7 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw with 3 KOs.
The co-main event will see John Michael Zulueta return to the Philippines as he faces world title challenger Komgrich Nantapech in a bid for the ABF flyweight title. Stay tuned for the results! /RSC from EKA.
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After securing the WBC Continental Americas super flyweight belt against Yahir Frank, Jay-r Raquinel, at 28 years old, aims to make a significant impact in the bantamweight division and challenge for the world title, currently held by Jesse Rodriguez. Meanwhile, Imane Matendo, aged 21 with a 7-1-1 record, showcases promise as he gears up for his upcoming fight, having clinched victories against Ajubu Salum and Njiti Maige. This highly-anticipated match, part of the Asian Boxing Federation event, will take place at SMX Convention Center, Bacolod City, with Raquinel and Matendo vying for the bantamweight title. Additionally, John Michael Zulueta will face world title challenger Komgrich Nantapech in a flyweight championship, adding another layer of excitement to the event.
