Sarguilla, Xolieng Make Weight in Thailand
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipino super flyweight Romshane “Hammer” Sarguilla (9-7-2, 6 KO’s) of Cotabato del Norte and tough warrior Xolieng Souvannaphakdy of Vientiane, Laos, successfully made weight ahead of their imminent collision set for Thursday, November 30, at the SpacePlus Night Club, RCA Plaza, in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand.
Prior to weigh-in, Sarguilla, 29, and Xolieng, 26, passed with flying colors the medical check from Thailand chief ring physician Dr. Jirasak Bubpachart.
Romshane Sarguilla (L) is being checked by Thai ring physician Jirasak Bubpachart before Wednesday's weighin.
Sarguilla (L) and Xolieng (R) pose during Wednesday's weighin in Bangkok ahead of their scheduled 6-round fight on Thursday, Nov, 30, at the SpacePlus Night Club in Bangkok.
Sarguilla’s rumble is a non-title 6-rounder battle in the super flyweight division staged by Highland Boxing Promotions in association with SpacePlus Bangkok, live on Thailand’s MV TV.
Fans in the Philippines may watch online the free live broadcast in English language from the promoter’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
The first bout for the 10-fight “Dangerous Encounter” show starts at 3 pm Thailand Time (4 pm in the Philippines)
The international pro boxing event features boxers from Thailand, England, Myanmar, Pakistan, Australia, Russia, Laos, and The Philippines.
Photos by Philboxing.com.
The author Carlos Costa can be reached at carlos@philboxing.com.
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