BOXING FANS ON HIGH ALERT: Rising Star Alexis Fredriksson Gears Up for Battle Against Exciting Veteran Mark John Yap at Binukbukay Sa Sugbo!
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 27 Jan 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The stage is set for a thrilling showdown here in the Queen City of the South as Omega Boxing Gym’s exciting young prospect Alexis Fredriksson takes on the battle-hardened Mark John Yap at the highly anticipated Binukbukay Sa Sugbo!
In a classic clash of youth versus experience, Alexis Fredriksson, with his explosive punching power and aggressive fighting style, will look to upset the seasoned Mark John Yap, who boasts a wealth of experience, as well as a reputation for being the fearless former OPBF champ who fought the toughest opponents in the division in Japan and elsewhere.
With the stakes high and the tension palpable, this electrifying matchup promises to be an instant classic that will leave boxing fans on the edge of their seats!
Will Alexis Fredriksson – trained by experienced Omega Gym coach “Doc J” Julius Erving Junco – have enough skills and fire-power to take down the resourceful Mark John Yap from the City of Golden Friendship, Cagayan de Oro?
Or will the smarts and ring-savvy of Mark John Yap prove to be the decisive factor, making “The Journeyman” control and defeat the pogi 21-year-old Swedish-Cebuano?
Let’s find out!
Your appointment for THRILLING WORLD-CLASS BOXING is on Saturday, February 8, at the NUSTAR Convention Center in Cebu!
The bell 🛎️ for the first bout will chime hard at 4 PM.
TICKETS: Ringside 10,000 pesos. Gen. Ad. 2,500 pesos.
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The author of this story, veteran boxing reporter Carlos Costa of Cebu, can be reached at carlos512@hotmail.com and WhatsApp 🥎+639184538152.
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