Adrianus seeks KO victory

Adrianus seeks KO victory

JAKARTA (JP): Adrianus Taroreh promises a knockout victory
over sixth ranked contender, Ernie Elesna of the Philippines,
during their Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) title
bout here on Sept. 29.

"I will send Elesna kissing the canvas, no matter what round
it happens," Adrianus commented at his training session in his
hometown Manado on Wednesday. Adrianus, 29, will receive Rp 30
million (US$13,850) for his third title defense.

Elesna carries a better professional career record of 20-5
with 11 KO wins than Adrianus' 7-1.

The Indonesian, a 1986 Asian Games silver medalist, might be
overly optimistic with his boasts as he has only one knockout in
his entire career.

Adrianus took the title left vacant by the Russian-born
Japanese Guzie Enazalov with a unanimous point decision win over
Jong Jin-noh of South Korea here last February. (amd)