Espinas, Cao Make Weight, Ready for WBC Asia Battle Saturday in China
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 20 Jun 2025
In a battle of southpaws, Brave Filipino warrior Jesse “Little Giant” Espinas (23-7, 13 KOs) of Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, will take on taller Chinese Jiangtao Cao (10-4-2, 4 KOs) of Hefei, China.
The two men successfully made weight and will collide in their televised ten-round main event fight on Saturday, June 21, in Huhehaote, Inner Mongolia, China.
CO-MAIN EVENT: NAKAI VS AGBAR FOR WBC ASIA 130
In the co-main event, Chinese fans will enjoy a Japan vs Indonesia Asian Title clash: Ryo Nakai vs Oky Akbar.
For the official weigh-in, the tough Nippon southpaw Nakai (10-2-1, 5 KOs), made 129 lbs, while stepped the Indonesian Akbar (10-2, 3 KOs), stepped on the scale at 128, both 27-year-old men looking fantastic.
Perfectly matched, the two fighters looked darn serious, strong, and focused for their impending ten round war. Who will take the coveted green strap home?
The exciting 7-bout show is promoted by much-active Chinese fighting outfit Xian Topking Promotion. May the Best Men Win! 🇵🇭 🇨🇳 🇯🇵 🇮🇩 👍 🥊
The author is veteran boxing reporter Carlos Costa of Cebu.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Because Comebacks Matter: Pacquiao Fights for Us All
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, Wed, 16 Jul 2025FILIPINO OLYMPIAN EUMIR MARCIAL, HARD-HITTING CONTENDER OMAR SALCIDO & MORE ROUND OUT LOADED EVENT THIS SATURDAY, JULY 19 AT THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS
Wed, 16 Jul 2025Dumam-ag fights in Japan on July 20
By Lito delos Reyes, Wed, 16 Jul 2025UNDEFEATED KO ARTISTS COLLIDE! ARMANDO MARTINEZ RABI SET TO FACE ALBEIRO PAREDES
Wed, 16 Jul 2025Arca to compete in 9th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2025 in Zhuhai, China
By Marlon Bernardino, Wed, 16 Jul 2025Sampson Boxing Announces Signing of Super Lightweight Prospect Jorge De Jesus to Promotional Contract
Wed, 16 Jul 2025THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 14 JULY 2025: Katie Taylor Makes 3-0 Over Amanda Serrano; Baumgardner Defeats Miranda; Stevenson Outclasses Zepeda; Sheeraz Stops Berlanga
By Eric Armit, Tue, 15 Jul 2025Champion Forever: A Century On, ‘The City By The Bay’ Honors Francisco Guilledo
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, Tue, 15 Jul 2025Philippines Shuts Out South Korea, 7-0, in WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup
By Marlon Bernardino, Tue, 15 Jul 2025Manny ready for Barrios
By Joaquin Henson, Tue, 15 Jul 2025Don King Productions Rejects Jake Paul's Demand for Mikaelian Step-Aside, Citing WBC Ranking Rules
By Dong Secuya, Tue, 15 Jul 2025Argentinian former world champion "Locomotora" Oliveras Suffers Stroke
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Tue, 15 Jul 2025GM Antonio to compete in Taiwan chessfest
By Marlon Bernardino, Tue, 15 Jul 2025PACQUIAO-BARRIOS FIGHT WEEK IS HERE
Tue, 15 Jul 2025Unbeaten Prospect Alex Bray to Face Lesther Espino July 18, Live on DAZN
Tue, 15 Jul 2025