CASIMERO EXPECTED TO START AGGRESSIVELY IN TITLE FIGHT VS IBF FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION RUENROENG
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
Former IBF light flyweight champion and mandatory challenger Johnreil Casimero is expected to start aggressively when he battles undefeated flyweight champion Amnat Ruenroeng at the Hua Mark Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday evening in a fight to be telecast by TV5 on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Casimero tipped the scales at the flyweight limit of 112 pounds at the official weigh-in at the Golden Tulip Hotel yesterday while Ruenroeng came in one pound lighter at 111.
In what most experts believe will be a tactical fight in which the Thai champion who has a record of 15-0 with 5 knockouts will try to use his hand-speed, a good left jab and quick footwork to stay out of trouble and hold rather than engage, the hard-hitting Casimero is likely to pounce on Ruenroeng just like he did in the title eliminator against Armando Santos whom he chased at the opening bell and launched a vicious attack while the Puerto Rican was on the ropes, overwhelming him to win by a 2nd round TKO.
It was the same tactic Casimero used when he lost his 108 pound title after failing to make the weight in a title defense against Mauricio Fuentes in a fight where Casimero demolished the Mexican to score a 1st round knockout with one second remaining in the round.
Veteran trainer Jhun Agrabio who has poured over Ruenroeng?s fight tapes especially against Puerto Rico?s McWilliams Arroyo when the Thai champion retained his title by a split decision, surviving a sixth round knockdown.
Arroyo caught Ruenroeng with a big overhand right which is also one of the best punches in the arsenal of Casimero in addition to his uppercuts and hooks to the head and body but the quick-footed Ruenroeng is expected to fight from a distance behind the jab and is not likely to engage Casimero.
Trainer Aljoe Jaro who is handling Ruenroeng has conceded that Casimero is the heavier puncher but believes that Ruenroeng is the more skilful boxer with the better technique.
Agrabio who kept a close watch on Casimero?s training at the Roy Jones Gym in Las Vegas and during a brief stunt at Big Bear in California with Shane Mosley told the New Standard/boxingmirror.com that Casimero was ?in high spirits and very confident of winning his second world title.?
He said Casimero is ?ready as ever? and has advised him to keep his focus and stick to the fight plan and not to complain if Amnat throws one or two punches and runs. He told Casimero ?do your job. It's up to you after you sacrificed in training,?
Agrabio reiterated ?I believe in Casimero. He has no problems either physically or mentally. He is confident. mWe have no worries.?
Fears of a hometown decision have been erased by the IBF which picked all American officials with Larry Doggett as referee and veteran Don Trella, David Braslow and Hilton Whitaker Jr as judges.
The fight supervisor is Anibal Miramontes of Argentina.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Boston's Wildcard Bid Hangs in Balance
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sat, 30 Nov 2024AUSTRALIAN HEAVYWEIGHT TALENT TEREMOANA INKS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
Sat, 30 Nov 2024Hard work, dedication result in victory says Casaljay
Sat, 30 Nov 2024Bautista, Sampaga dispute PBF crown
Sat, 30 Nov 2024The Year Ends With a BANG
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sat, 30 Nov 2024Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai: Birmingham Barnburner
By Chris Carlson, Sat, 30 Nov 2024Experience gain from competition - Lim
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 30 Nov 2024EDWARDS VS. YAFAI WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER
Sat, 30 Nov 2024Victory for Swedish Boxer Genti Morina in Professional Debut – A Dominant Performance in Copenhagen
Sat, 30 Nov 2024SPORTS SHORTS 287: RYAN GARCIA FACES RUKIYA ANPO ON NEW YEAR'S EVE BUT NO GO SIGNAL FROM GOLDEN BOY YET
By Maloney L. Samaco, Fri, 29 Nov 2024Gaballo to fight again on Dec. 18 in Bula
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 29 Nov 202432nd FIDE World Senior Chess Championships: Team Philippines wraps up successful campaign with 2 golds and 1 bronze medal
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 29 Nov 2024EDWARDS VS. YAFAI + UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Fri, 29 Nov 2024Some boxers have no golds at stake
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 29 Nov 2024YAFAI: I'VE GOT MORE CHANCE OF KNOCKING HIM OUT
Fri, 29 Nov 2024