Ajib to fight Thai in WBF title defense<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian World Boxing Federation (WBF)
\nwelterweight junior titleholder Ajib Albarado is ready to defend
\nhis title in today's bout against Thailand's Umnard Sukhthai at
\nthe Indosiar building.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old Ajib, who is receiving Rp 25 million
\n(US$4,485), told a press conference yesterday that he was
\noptimistic about winning against the number four challenger on
\nthe WBF list.<\/p>\n
\"My rival is not very special. I'm sure I can beat him but I
\nwon't say if it will be a KO win or not,\" said Ajib, who left his
\ntitle belt at home town Surabaya.<\/p>\n
Umnard, 28, said he would knock out the title holder in round
\nsix.<\/p>\n
\"I have been training for a couple of months and I'll try my
\nbest tomorrow. But I think I'll win by a KO, maybe in round six,\"
\nsaid Umnard who is getting $5,000.<\/p>\n
\"Let's see tomorrow who is the real champ,\" answered Ajib.<\/p>\n
The fight will be aired live by Indosiar from 10.30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Ajib has fought 48 times. His record is 28 wins, 25 by KO, two
\ndraws and 10 losses.<\/p>\n
Umnard's record from his 19 fights is 15 wins, nine of them
\nKOs, two draws and two losses.<\/p>\n
Ajib's manager, Setiadi Laksono, said his boxer's preparation
\nhas been satisfactory.<\/p>\n
\"In September and October, Ajib had an injured ankle but now
\nhis condition is fine and there's no problem at all. Ajib is a
\nreal fighter and he has fought 40 practice rounds for the bout,\"
\nhe said.<\/p>\n
Umnard's coach and manager, Thakoon Pongsupha, said his boxer
\nhad gone 50 rounds during his preparation.<\/p>\n
\"He's been trained by my younger brother, who is also a former
\nchampion of the WBF. I'm sure he has a chance to win. We'll see
\nin the first three round but my strategy is my secret. I won't
\nexplain it,\" he said.<\/p>\n
On the undercard Indonesia's Adrian Kaspari, 25, will meet
\nThailand's Pornchai Oratai, 33, in an International Boxing
\nFederation Intercontinental bantamweight bout.<\/p>\n
Adrian, who will take home 10 million, has fought 21 times,
\nwith 20 KOs and one draw. He has never lost.<\/p>\n
Pornchai won 28 of his 33 fights. Thirteen of them were KOs,
\nand five losses. He will take home $3,500 for his efforts. (yan)<\/p>",
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