Alec “The Rock” Del Rio Fights for WBC Asia Title Friday in Thailand
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 25 Nov 2025
Lion hearted Filipino Alec “The Rock” Del Rio (L) is ready to challenge Thailand’s Thananchai Charunphak for the WBC Asia Flyweight belt this Friday, November 28, at the Suamlum Night Bazaar, Ratchadaphisek, in Bangkok, Thailand.
It’s a golden opportunity for the 23-year-old Cebuano southpaw Alec “The Rock” Del Rio (8‑2‑2, 5 KOs) to claim the prestigious green belt and break into the world rankings.
That’s because Thananchai (28‑2, 16 KOs), a former world‑title challenger, is currently ranked WBC #7 and WBA #6 in the 112‑pound division.
This 10‑round WBC Asia title battle is promoted by Thailand’s NKL Promotions (Nakornloung Promotions), and you can watched live online for free.
Oo, boxing fans here in the Philippines can watch Del Rio’s fight live online for free. This is the link: thairath.co.th/tv/live
Not an easy mission, pero the brave “The Rock” Del Rio has the heart of a lion, and his fans here in Cebu support him, and root for him!
Del Rio’s fight is the main event. Friday’s show starts at 1:30 pm Thailand Time (2:30 pm Philippines Time).
Philboxing wished the best of luck to strong Mandaue Boy 🇵🇭Alec “The Rock” Del Rio! 👍
The author of this story is veteran boxing writer Carlos Costa of Cebu, email carlos@philboxing.com, WhatsApp +639184538152.
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