Rising Star Kenneth Llover Faces Tough Challenge Against Veteran Luis Concepcion
Source: news.source.sunstar
Kenneth Llover, an unbeaten young boxer from the Philippines, is set to fight former two-division world champion Luis Concepcion from Panama on August 17, 2025, at the Windford Resort and Casino in Manila. Llover's coach, Gerry Peñalosa, believes this match will be a significant test and a step towards a world title shot for Llover, who currently holds the OPBF bantamweight title and is ranked in the top 15 by both the IBF and WBC. Concepcion, with a storied career, aims to make a comeback after a period of inactivity.
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Kenneth Llover, a 22-year-old Filipino boxer, will face Luis Concepcion, a former two-division world champion from Panama, on August 17, 2025.
The fight will take place at the Windford Resort and Casino in Manila.
Llover is currently ranked No. 10 by the IBF and No. 15 by the WBC in the bantamweight division and holds the OPBF bantamweight title.
Gerry Peñalosa, Llover's coach and head of Gerrypens Promotions, views the fight as a crucial test for Llover and a step towards a world title.
Concepcion has had a notable career, including being a two-division world champion, but has been inactive for nearly two years.
A victory for Llover could lead to a world title fight within the next year in the Philippines.
