MIEL FAJARDO goes after Japanese Masamichi Yabuki’s International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight belt in either October or November a still undetermined venue.
Fajardo, 26 of Agusan del Sur, became a mandatory challenger after he knocked out Argentina’s Tobias Reyes in only 65 seconds of the first round in a title elimination clash last April in Santa Fe, Argentina.
‘It won’t matter where the fight will take place, what’s important is the opportunity to fight for a title,’ Fajardo told reporters during an open workout on Friday at the Elorde Sports Center in Parañaque City.
American matchmaker Sean Gibbons is representing Fajardo by way of Lennon Tsoi of Hong Kong.
‘Miel’s got a terrific chance because he is disciplined and hits really hard,’ said Tsoi, who had a short-lived career as a pro.
Fajardo sports a 14-3-2 win-loss-draw card with 12 knockouts, while Yabuki, older at 34, is 20-2-0 with 18 knockouts.
‘A victory would somehow make our lives better and this is the main reason why I have the burning desire to win the world title,’ he said. ‘Winning would also allow me to give my country honor on top of the ring.’