Christian Araneta (left) and Sanchai Yotboon (proper). | Fb and Tapology photographs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Omega Boxing Fitness center has formally introduced the opponent of the returning Christian “The Bomb” Araneta in the principle occasion of “Kumbati 18” on December 11.
Araneta, the top-ranked junior flyweight contender within the Worldwide Boxing Federation (IBF), will finish a 10-month hiatus as he steps into the ring for a 10-round non-title bout towards Thailand’s Sanchai Yotboon. The battle can be held on the IPI compound in Mandaue Metropolis.
The 29-year-old Cebuano knockout artist, who hails from Borbon city in northern Cebu, goals to shake off the rust and show he’s prepared for a possible world title shot in 2025.
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Araneta’s return follows a difficult restoration interval. He final fought in January, delivering a devastating knockout towards Arvin Magramo in an IBF world title eliminator at NUSTAR Resort and On line casino.
Nonetheless, that victory got here at a value—a left wrist harm that required surgical procedure and in depth rehabilitation. Now again in preventing form, Araneta is keen to reclaim his momentum.
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Araneta faces Yotboon, who sports activities a 16-8 report with 10 knockouts.
Though the Thai boxer suffered a first-round knockout loss to former world champion Vic Saludar in April in Mandaue Metropolis, he’s rebounded with back-to-back victories over compatriots Kritsakorn Hongjaroen and Natchaphon Wichaita.
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Yotboon’s expertise towards Filipino fighters might pose a problem for the returning Araneta.
At present, Araneta is the IBF’s No. 1 junior flyweight contender and can also be ranked No. 6 by the WBA, No. 8 by the WBO, and No. 11 by the WBC. A victory over Yotboon might imply he’s prepared for his path towards a world title conflict, doubtlessly towards reigning IBF champion Masamichi Yabuki.
With an expert report of 24 wins (19 by knockout) and simply two losses, Araneta stays a formidable drive within the division.
The “Kumbati 18” card will even characteristic Ramil Roda Jr. towards Ian Donaire for the interim Philippine Boxing Federation Tremendous Flyweight title. Additionally, Filipino-Swedish newbie standout Alexander “Showtime” Tumakay Fredriksson is ready to make his much-anticipated skilled debut.
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