Carlo Demecillo (left) and Ryuya Tsugawa (proper) throughout their weigh-in. | Photograph from Christopher Pingping Tepora
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Carlo Demecillo of Huge Yellow Boxing Fitness center will look to rebound in Japan’s extremely aggressive boxing scene as he faces Ryuya Tsugawa tomorrow, April 5, in Sakai, Japan.
Demecillo, based mostly in Cebu, arrived in Japan earlier this week together with his coach, Christopher “Ping-Ping” Tepora, for his or her non-title bout in opposition to Tsugawa, scheduled for eight rounds. The combat is a part of a card organized by Mitsuki Promotions.
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Within the pre-fight official weigh-ins, Demecillo tipped the scales at 121 kilos, whereas Tsugawa got here in barely heavier at 122 kilos, each fighters competing within the tremendous bantamweight division.
Demecillo enters the ring after a troublesome stretch in his profession.
In his final outing on December 24, he suffered a loss to Fumiya Fuse in Tokyo, Japan, in one other non-title bout. Regardless of his latest struggles, Demecillo’s profession has been marked by ups and downs, with a report of 18 wins, 10 knockouts, 10 losses, and a pair of attracts from his final 9 fights.
Recognized for his resilience and heavy palms, Demecillo had a standout second final yr when he captured the Philippine bantamweight title in opposition to Justine Darap in Tacloban Metropolis.
Nonetheless, the previous few months have been difficult for the Cebu-based boxer, as he seeks to regain momentum and show himself as soon as once more.
Tsugawa, then again, comes into the combat with a formidable 13-2 report, together with 9 knockouts.
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Nonetheless, Tsugawa tasted defeat in his most up-to-date bout, a loss to fellow Japanese fighter Toshiki Shimomachi for the Japan tremendous bantamweight title in September. Earlier than that setback, Tsugawa had been on a sizzling streak, profitable 9 straight fights.
Alongside Demecillo, one other Filipino boxer, Alfred Deano, can even be featured on the combat card. Deano will face Kaishu Harada in an eight-round conflict, rounding out an evening of thrilling motion in Sakai.
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