PUNGLUANG TO ARRIVE EARLY FOR BANAL TITLE SHOWDOWN
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 08 Oct 2012
Thailand?s Pungluang Sor Singyu the No. 2 ranked bantamweight will arrive early in Manila for his battle against the top-rated AJ ?Bazooka? Banal for the vacant WBO bantamweight title at the Mall of Asia Arena along Roxas Boulevard on October 20.
Pungluang who has been training at an army camp in Thailand will arrive on October 16 along with his trainers Phanlop Sri Phraiwan, Mueankhit Saensuk and Amirut Chuebang as well as OneSongchai Promotions representative Michael Du.
The solidly built Pungluang is reportedly in fine shape and is confident of overcoming the southpaw Banal.
They are battling for the title relinquished by Mexico?s Jorge Arce who has moved up to campaign in the 122 pound division and is eyeing a fight with current WBO/IBF champion Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire provided Donaire beats Japan?s WBC champion emeritus Toshiaki Nishioka on October 13 at the Home Depot Center in Carson City, California.
Siraphop Ratanasuban, vice president of the of the huge OneSongchai Promotions outfit in Thailand told the Manila Standard that Pungluang ?is now training very hard? in an army facility in Chonburi province and is being trained by a former Pan Asia Boxing Association champion whose name he did not mention.
He said Pungluang is sparring with several Thai boxing champions. Ratanasuban described Pungluang as ?a fighter with a big heart and very disciplined."
Banal has likewise been going through a rough grind at the famed ALA Gym in Cebu under the watchful eyes of trainers Edito ?Ala? Villamor and brother Edmund Villamor.
Banal is also working with strength and conditioning coach Pio Solon who also worries about Banal?s proper nutrition.
While the Banal-Pungluang WBO title fight is getting much of the attention, the undercard which also features two championship bouts is capable of upstaging the main event.
A joint effort of ALA Promotions and the giant broadcast network ABS-CBN, the Philippines vs The World showdown will involve the return of charismatic featherweight Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista (33-2, 25 KO?s) against hardened Mexican journeyman Daniel Ruiz for the WBO International title while exciting Jason Pagara will face undefeated Barbados fighter Miguel Antoine (17-0-1, 9 KO?s) for the vacant WBO International light welterweight title.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
USA Boxing’s Elite High Performance Team Concluded World Boxing Championship 2025 With Nine Medals
Mon, 16 Jun 2025"The Filipino Flash" Nonito Donaire Makes Stunning Comeback, Wins Interim WBA 118-lbs Title in Argentina!! (PHOTOS)
By Carlos Costa, Sun, 15 Jun 2025DAZN is Set to Make Exciting Debut in Thailand with Thrilling Dream Boxing/Highland Boxing Show
By Carlos Costa, Sun, 15 Jun 2025Hitchins Dominates, Stops Kambosos Jr. in Eighth Round to Retain IBF Super Lightweight Title
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 15 Jun 2025THAI SIMSRI READY FOR CHRISTIAN ARANETA IN IBF WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN THURSDAY IN JAPAN; WILL THE CEBUANO “BOMB” STOP HIM?
By Carlos Costa, Sun, 15 Jun 2025Pinoy Power! Pacquiao, Donaire, and Araneta Ready to Shine in World Title Fights
By Carlos Costa, Sun, 15 Jun 2025“PROSPECTS COLLIDE” TAKES CENTER STAGE
Sun, 15 Jun 2025Nonito Donaire Favorite to Beat Andrés Campos for WBA Interim World Title; Both Men Make Weight Ready in Argentina!
By Carlos Costa, Sat, 14 Jun 2025Oklahoma Forces 2-2 Finals Series Tie, Starves Indiana for Point in 111-104 Win
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sat, 14 Jun 2025PROSPECTS COLLIDE OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS
Sat, 14 Jun 2025Hitchins vs. Kambosos: Can George Be More Than A Faded Name?
By Chris Carlson, Sat, 14 Jun 2025Four Boxers Advance to Gold Medal Matches on Day Three of World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem
Sat, 14 Jun 2025WEIGHTS FROM NEW YORK: HITCHINS - 140 LBS., KAMBOSOS - 139.4 LBS.
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 14 Jun 2025Gaviola to face Narukami in Gensan
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 14 Jun 2025Pacquiao Steps Up Training
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 14 Jun 2025