Kameda Promotions wins WBC minimumweight purse bid

The purse bid for the fight between Yudai Shigeoka and WBC minimumweight Panya Pradabsri was held by the WBA today with Kameda promotions, who manage and promote Yudai Shigeoka, outbid Petchyindee, the management of Pradabsri.

October 7 has been announced for the WBC minimumweight title defence with Panya Pradabsri and Yudai Shigeoka. The fight is slated to take place in Tokyo, Japan. The bout looks to be on the undercard of the rematch between Daniel Valladares and Ginjiro Shigeoka who is the brother of Yudai Shigeoka.

Originally the two were supposed to have faced each other this year in April but unforeseen circumstances saw Pradabsri falling ill a few weeks before their clash. Shigeoka still went on to fight in April with Puerto Rican Wilfredo Mendez (18-2)  taking Pradabsri’s place. Shigeoka knocked  Mendez out in the 7th round, capturing the WBC Minimumweight interim title. The southpaw, who resides in Tokyo, Japan, is a rising superstar who has fought some big names such as Lito Dante, Cris Ganoza, and Tubas Koura to name a few. Shigeoka will be challenging for a world title in his 8th fight.

This will be Pradabsri's 6th defence of his title after upsetting former WBC minimumweight king Wanheng Meenayothin in 2020. The Thai champion last fought Japanese challenger  Norihito Tanaka in a rematch in July this year in Rayong province, Thailand, dominating the challenger before Tanaka's corner threw in the towel in the 8th round.  This was Pradabsri’s first stoppage in his last 5 title defences and he looked good and in control of the fight.

Speaking to Pradabsri out of his Pathum Thani Gym, he seemed excited about the fight.

“ I am excited to fight in Japan. I believe my preparation will be good and I will certainly be ready. I know I will encounter a younger and tough opponent but I have more experience over Yudai,” he said.

Twenty five year old Shigeoka, is seven years younger than his foe Pradabsri. He has an impressive resume considering his short professional career. The southpaw ended his amateur career with a record of 82-10 before making his professional debut in 2019. This is a good match-up for both fighters and a good test for Shigeoka who has fantastic skills, power as well as youth on his side. Fighting on home ground in front of his fans will certainly work in his favour. As for the champion, he has the experience over his Japanese foe.

Pradrisri’s trainer, former world flyweight champion, Chatchai  Sasakul said,

“We still have lots of time before the fight and already Petchmanee looks stronger. I believe this will be a fun fight for boxing fans,” Sasakul said.