Brian Agina (51.90kg) vs. Syed Muhammad Asif (52.15kg) – Official Weigh-In
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 13 Dec 2024
Undefeated Australian Super Flyweight champion Brian Agina (51.90kg) and his opponent Syed Muhammad Asif (52.15kg) successfully made weight earlier today for their highly anticipated clash tomorrow night in Melbourne. The bout is for the vacant WBC Australasian Super Flyweight title, promoted by Ultimate Promotions.
A victory for Brian Agina could pave the way for a shot at the WBC OPBF champion, the Philippines' Giemel Magramo.
"All going well and Brian wins the WBC Australasian title tomorrow night, this victory will give him a regional WBC title and hopefully put him in line to challenge Giemel Magramo," said Australian Hall of Fame promoter Peter Maniatis. "We are willing to travel to the Philippines to make it happen, or we can invite Magramo to Australia."
This bout marks the third meeting between Agina and Asif. The rivalry began at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, where Muhammad Asif defeated Agina in the amateur ranks. However, Agina avenged that loss in the professional arena, claiming the Australian title in their second encounter. Tomorrow’s fight will serve as the ultimate tiebreaker in their heated rivalry.
Agina’s training team, led by Chris Folima and Ricky Leonard, has been pivotal in his rise through the ranks. Looking ahead, promoter Maniatis also mentioned another exciting potential matchup.
"In 2025, we’d like to test Brian Agina against Jayr Raquinel," Maniatis revealed, hinting at future challenges for the rising Australian star.
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown in Melbourne as both fighters aim to claim the prestigious WBC Australasian title and move one step closer to global contention.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
The Past Week in Action 21 January 2025: Khuseyn Baysangurov Defeats Leonardo Sanchez; Sosulin Stops Bacaro; Trinidad Outponts Plania
By Eric Armit, Mon, 20 Jan 2025Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Ambassador AJ Lim Set to Represent the Philippines in International Tennis Tournaments
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 20 Jan 2025Ed’s smiling in heaven
By Joaquin Henson, Sun, 19 Jan 2025Vladimir Lait tops Don Tomas Mapua Centennial Chess Presents GM Eugene Torre Rapid Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 19 Jan 2025Trip down memory lane: Pacquiao receives warm Sablayan welcome
Sun, 19 Jan 2025Draw Saves Pinoy Initial Ring Campaign Abroad
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sun, 19 Jan 2025Pavel Sosulin defends title emphatically at IBA Champions’ Night in Yerevan
Sun, 19 Jan 2025TMRC long ride from Davao to Dahican on Jan. 19
By Lito delos Reyes, Sun, 19 Jan 2025Plania loses to Trinidad in California
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 18 Jan 2025OKC Goes Down Fighting Vs Kyrie, Dallas, Sans Alexander, Top Big Men, 98-106
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sat, 18 Jan 2025PH's only female NM finishes second in Czech Republic chess
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 18 Jan 2025SPORTS RECORDS 8: OSCAR DE LA HOYA, GOLDEN BOY OF BOXING, WORLD NO. 1 POUND-FOR-POUND FIGHTER IN 1987-1988
By Maloney L. Samaco, Sat, 18 Jan 20252025 Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge on Feb. 2
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 18 Jan 2025Sosulin vs Bacaro to headline first IBA Champions’ Night of 2025 in Yerevan
Sat, 18 Jan 2025Blow-By-Blow goes to Sablayan
Fri, 17 Jan 2025