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World Boxing Federation (WBF)
Asia Pacific Bantamweight
Champion Kenny “Big Heart”
Demecillo is looking to add to
his belt-collection on Friday
December 2, when he fights for
the vacant WBF Intercontinental
title at the Mandaue City Sports
& Cultural Complex in Cebu,
City, Philippines.
24-year-old Demecillo, who has
compiled an 11-3-2 (7) record
since turning professional in
2012, won Asia Pacific honors in
September of 2015, and has since
retained the title twice. Now
its time to take another step
towards world championship
level, as he takes on fellow
countryman Jestoni Autida (25).
Autida, 9-5 (4), lost his
professional debut in September
2013, but has since more than
proven his worth on several
occasions. Victories over
undefeated Jeffrey Francisco
(10-0-1) and highly rated
Nattaphong Panpaew (29-3-1) in
Thailand, are testaments to what
he is capable of.
In his only previous
championship opportunity, for a
minor WBC belt, he lost a
hotly-contested and close
decision to unbeaten Thai
contender Tassana Sanpattan
(29-0) in Bangkok, so he is
chomping at the bit to be
successful in his second shot.
A big fight for both
challengers, the Kenny Demecillo
vs. Jestoni Autida WBF
Intercontinental Bantamweight
title fight is part of a show
promoted by Omega Promotions,
televised by GMA News & Sports
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