Jay-r Raquinel Set to Battle Imane Matendo in Bacolod City Showdown
Source: news.source.sunstar
World-rated boxer Jay-r Raquinel is scheduled to face Tanzanian prospect Imane Matendo in an Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) bantamweight contest on May 31, 2025, at the SMX Convention in Bacolod City. Raquinel, ranked No. 5 by the WBC in the super-flyweight division, is coming off a significant victory in Mexico and is looking to move up in weight for this fight. Matendo, with a record of 7-1-1, is a promising fighter who recently bounced back from a loss in London. The event also features a co-main event with John Michael Zulueta facing Komgrich Nantapech for the ABF flyweight title.
Key Points
Jay-r Raquinel will fight Imane Matendo in an ABF bantamweight contest on May 31, 2025, in Bacolod City.
Raquinel is ranked No. 5 by the WBC in the super-flyweight division and is moving up in weight for this fight.
Raquinel recently won the WBC Continental Americas super-flyweight belt in Mexico.
Imane Matendo has a record of 7-1-1 and recently recovered from a loss in London.
The co-main event features John Michael Zulueta against Komgrich Nantapech for the ABF flyweight title.
