Zulueta, Bactol, Dologuin, Almacen Score Knockout Wins in Thailand (PHOTOS)
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 24 Feb 2026
BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipino fighters John Michael Zulueta, Rockie Bactol, Alvin "Felemon" Dologuin, and Mark Jason "KingBabyBoy" Almacen dominated the latest Highland Boxing promotion in Bangkok, Thailand, with thrilling knockout wins.
Undefeated Light Flyweight John Michael Zulueta (20-0-3, 13 KOs) of Bacolod, Negros Occidental, ravaged Natthawut Samang, 22, with precise right uppercuts, securing a round-one TKO win.
Top photo: Unbeaten John Michael Zulueta delivers a crushing right uppercut to the head of Natthawut Samang en route to his 20th pro boxing win.
Hard-hitting middleweight Rockie Bactol (5-2, 5 KOs) dropped and overpowered Pluem Wangkhlaklang, 26, in round two, prompting referee Carlos Costa to stop the fight.
Rockie Bactol rocks and drops Pluem Wnagkhlaklang during their battle in Bangkok.
Alvin Dologuin of Zamboanga gets his hand raised by referee Carlos Costa after outpointing his Thai opponent Phanuwat Hongsopha.
Zamboangueño Light Flyweight Alvin "Felemon" Dologuin (3-4-1, 3 KOs) outmaneuvered Phanuwat Hongsopha, 18, stopping him in two intense rounds.
Young Mark Jason "KingBabyBoy" Almacen (2-0-1, 1 KO) of Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, decked Ne Lin Aung, 26, of Myanmar, in round two. Almacen, who's been making the most of his time in Thailand, is scheduled to fight again on February 28 at Bangkok's World Siam Stadium, live on ThrillerTV, alongside his brother Alexander.
New kid on the block. Muntinlupa light flyweight Mark Jason 'KingBabyBoy' Almacen looks proud as he achieved his 2nd pro win.
Other winners in the event included Flavio Fantone (France), Magdalena Szwed (Poland), Rattawut Thongaram (Thailand), and Pouria Sharifi (Iran), among others.
The event was organized by Highland Boxing promoter Mr. Brico Santig and sanctioned by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT).
Congratulations to Zulueta, Bactol, Dologuin, and Almacen on their impressive wins! 😊
The author is veteran boxing writer Carlos Costa of Cebu. carlos@philboxing.com
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