Yoohanngoh defends his WBA Asia belt in opposition to Metuda in Bangkok – World Boxing Affiliation

Thai prospect Phoobadin Yoohanngoh will step into the ring once more this Saturday to defend his World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) Asian tremendous light-weight crown in opposition to Filipino Rimar Metuda in Bangkok, Thailand.

The undefeated 18-year-old fighter is the regional champion and has been climbing up the rankings at a speedy tempo. He’s presently ranked fifteenth within the WBA 140-pound rankings and is in search of one other victory in his younger profession. 

Yoohanngoh can be making the fifth protection of the belt he gained in July 2020 when he defeated Somboon Meesitdee tamnien in Bangkok at simply 16 years of age.

His opponent in flip can be Metuda, a 28-year-old veteran with greater than 20 fights and who has fought in numerous international locations. Metuda needs to make the most of his expertise to shock the house fighter and hold his title. 

Yoohanngoh has 14 wins, no losses and 9 knockouts. Metuda has 16 wins, 6 setbacks, 1 draw and 10 knockouts.