...the underdog

Pinoy underdog snatches WBC flyweight title

ABS-CBNnews.com

03/02/2012

 

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino fighter Sonny Boy Jaro captured the World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight title via a 6th round stoppage of Thai legend Pongsaklek Wonjongkam in Thailand.

The upset also gave Jaro the Ring Magazine flyweight title, according to RingTV.

Jaro battered the defending champion in front of Thai fans in Chonburi, scoring knockdowns in Rounds 1, 3 and 6.

In Round 6, Wonjongkam failed to beat the count. This prompted the referee to award the victory to the 29-year-old Jaro.

Jaro improved his record to 34 wins, 10 losses and 5 draws with 24 knockouts.

Wonjongkam, a big hero in Thailand, suffered his 4th career loss against 83 victories and 2 draws.