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Jayson Vayson, Takeru Inoue Make Weight for WBO Asia Pacific Rumble in Osaka

By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 20 Apr 2024




Filipino WBO Asia Pacific Light Flyweight Champion Jayson Vayson (11-1-1, 6 KO’s) and taller challenger Takeru Inoue (4-0, 2 KO’s) of Japan made weight successfully, looking strong and confident, ready for thrilling action.

The two 25-year-old fighters will battle for Vayson’s belt on Sunday, April 21 at the Sumiyoshi Ward Center in Osaka, Japan.

The Pinoy from Agusan del Sur has the golden chance to shine in the Land of the Rising Sun, while advancing his world ranking.


Jayson Vayson is small smiles after making weight Saturday ahead of his title defense of the WBO Asia-Pacific belt against Takeru Inoue (below photo) of Japan in Osaka on Sunday, April 21.




Will he beat the undefeated Nippon warrior in his own backyard in Osaka?

Or will Takeru Inoue be able to read and confuse the promising Filipino?

Jayson Vayson is guided in Osaka by excellent coaches father and son Alan and Marvin Alegria.

The hot 12-round clash is produced by Takashi Edagawa of Muto Promotions. May the best man Win!!

The author can be reached at carlos@philboxing.com.


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