Bohol Provincial Supervising Administrative Officer John Maraguinot, referee Melchor Arong, Regie Suganob, PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions promoter and supervisor Floriezyl Echavez Podot, and PMI Bohol athletic director Edsel Burlas. | PMI Bohol Boxing picture
CEBU CITY, Philippines — PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions’ high honcho, Floriezyl Echavez Podot, stays resolute in his quest to safe a world title shot for his prized fighter, Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob, in opposition to the reigning World Boxing Group (WBO) mild flyweight champion Shokichi Iwata in 2025.
Podot has declared that making certain Suganob’s long-overdue championship alternative is a high precedence for the approaching 12 months.
Regie Suganob (16-1, 6 KOs) displayed his readiness for a world title shot with a shocking third-round knockout victory over Thai knockout artist Nanthanon Thongchai (13-3-2, 11 KOs) in the primary occasion of “Kumong Bol-Anon 19,” held on the Holy Identify College Barder Gymnasium in Tagbilaran Metropolis, Bohol.
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For Podot, latest developments within the boxing world have reignited hopes that Suganob can lastly problem Iwata, who they imagine has been avoiding a compulsory conflict.
NO DUCKING RULE
Boxing insider Rick Glaser has reported that newly-appointed WBO President Gustavo Olivieri applied a set of latest championship guidelines. Dubbed the “no ducking rule,” these laws are anticipated to compel champions to face their obligatory challengers.
This improvement may very well be a game-changer for Regie Suganob, at the moment the WBO’s No. 1 contender within the mild flyweight division.
“We’ll proceed to problem them. If it doesn’t occur by February, we are going to push for it by April. Our plan now’s to submit a proper letter to the WBO, accompanied by video proof, identical to what we introduced in the course of the conference,” mentioned Podot, who can also be a lawyer and CPA.
“If this information in regards to the WBO implementing a stricter sequence for rankings is true, it’s an enormous improvement for us. Being ranked No. 1 means we’ll lastly get our shot. With implementation set for 2025, the timing is ideal,” he added.
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
Regie Suganob has made vital strides in his talent set all year long.
Final April, he demonstrated his skill to beat elite Japanese competitors by defeating Kai Ishizawa by way of an Eighth-round TKO in Bohol.
Earlier, he showcased his technical mastery with a dominant unanimous determination win over Venezuela’s Ronald Chacon in December 2023.
Regardless of these spectacular victories, Podot insists there’s nonetheless room for enchancment. He famous that Suganob’s tendency to throw wild punches may very well be expensive in a high-stakes bout in opposition to a fighter of Iwata’s caliber.
“Up to now, Regie was hesitant and overly cautious together with his punches. Now, he’s displaying extra willingness to gamble and show his energy. His coach retains pushing him to throw with confidence, and that’s what he’s been enhancing on—his energy,” Podot defined.
As Regie Suganob continues to fine-tune his method, the workforce stays optimistic that 2025 would be the 12 months he claims his long-awaited second world title shot.
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