Thai boxer vows to KO Rachman

Thai boxer vows to KO Rachman

Moch. N. Kurniawan
The Jakarta Post/Jakarta

Thai challenger Fahlan Sakkreerin is vowing to knock out
International Boxing Federation (IBF) mini-flyweight title holder
M. Rachman by the third round of their upcoming bout.

Sakkreerin said on Thursday he was in prime physical condition
thanks to adequate preparation for the bout against the
Indonesian on April 5 in Merauke, Papua.

"Just wait on April 5. I have a killing punch for Rachman," he
said during a press conference here.

He said his training included going 109 rounds to ensure he
was up to the challenge of fighting Rachman.

Sakkreerin's manager Ekarat Chai Chotchuang said it was
important for his 37-year-old boxer to get the upper hand early
on.

"Rachman is younger than Sakkreerin, therefore he has greater
stamina," he said of the 32-year-old Indonesian.

Boxing expert Tourino Tidar and promoter Ndondo Sugiarto were
also at the conference but Rachman has been in Merauke for the
past two weeks.

He won the IBF mini-flyweight title (up to 47 kg) in September
last year by beating Daniel Reyes of Colombia.

Rachman has a record of 71 wins, including 31 KOs. Sakkreerin,
a former IBF mini-flyweight world champion (1990-92) and WBF
flyweight champion (1994-97), has 54 wins, with 23 KOs.