True4U : Tasana Salapat vs Mark Semilliano Antonio RBR

4th rounds : TKO 4 by Kumandoi


Kumandoi Petchyindee was landing powerful hooks with both hands at mid-range, connecting with a right hook that struck both the body and the head on its upward trajectory. The referee opted to stop the Iranian, who was taking a barrage of hooks.

 

The main event now : Tasana Salapat "Petch CP Freshmart" vs the Filipino Mark Antonio / 10 rounds / WBC Asian Championship

 

Mark Antonio the puncher Filipino take the chance of his career today against the former Junto Nakatani and Takuma Inoue's opponent the veteran Tasana Salapat !

 

The new trunks for the boxers of CPF Petchyindee is less beautiful than the old one even though it is really original in the world of boxing this fluorescent green + yellow on a black background.

 

First round : 10-9 Tasana Salapat

Tasana Salapat's right jab was erratic and disrupted the Filipino's rhythm. He also landed two deep one-twos with his left to the Filipino's body. Tasana Salapat also landed a powerful left hook on the Filipino.

 

Second round : 10-9 Tasana Salapat

20-18 for the moment for the Thai

Mark Antonio landed a powerful right hook to Tasana Salapat's body and head, but the latter countered with a huge left hook to the Filipino's body. Tasana Salapat then followed up with three body shots and applied intense pressure, forcing the Filipino, who relies almost exclusively on hooks, to be on the back foot.

 

Third rounds : 10-9 Mark Antonio

29-27 for Tasana Salapat in total

The Filipino hurt the Thai on the counter with a left hook to the body, Tasana Salapat slipped right after but judging by the grimace it looks like a knocked down. Tasana Salapat only had his hands protected on his body; the Filipino's jab hit him in the head.

 

4th rounds : 10-9 Tasana Salapat

39-36 for Tasana Salapat

The Filipino engages in a tough, close-quarters fight, both trying to hurt each other with body shots. Tasana Salapat lands a powerful right hook on the counter, and also connects with his jab.

 

The judges scorecards for the moment two have it 39-37 for Tasana Salapat and the last one 39-36 for Tasana Salapat (like me)

 

5th round : 10-9 Tasana Salapat

49-45 for Tasana Salapat in total

The Filipino fighter was punished repeatedly by Tasana Salapat's quick one-twos on the counter. Salapat also landed his jab, throwing two quick jabs. Tasana Salapat attempted an uppercut at the end of the round.

 

Tasana Salapat suffered a cut above the eye by a unintentional headbutt.

 

The fight is likely to be stopped; if so, it will be the second time for Tasana Salapat since 2022, who have often head clashes because he's a southpaw who likes the hand to hand and mid-distance in his boxing style.

 

6th rounds : Tasana Salapat win by TD and retains his WBC Asian Bantamweight belt.

Tasana Salapat's 80th career victory

I have it 49-45 before the stoppage.

Even though the Filipino Mark Antonio's corner is disappointed, the Thai deserved to keep his belt; he was ahead on points 49-45 on my card and for the three judges he win the fight.

 

Thai boxing is currently declining but honestly this card was really good. Mark Antonio was a pretty decent opponent for a challenger who was not ranked by the WBC Asian...


I hope Tasana Salapat in the future will be against Jason Moloney / Vincent Astrolabio ranked number 3 by WBC Asian / Kenneth Lover ranked number 1 by WBC Asian in Bantamweight.

That's could be very interesting fights for Tasana Salapat and I'm sure he have his chances against these three names.

Currently also there is the two others veterans from Thailand Wisaksil Wangek "Srisaket Sor Rungvisai" one of the fourth Super Flyweight kings is currently ranked number 11 by WBC Asian in Bantamweight & Nawaphon Sor Rungvisai ranked number 15 by WBC Asian in Bantamweight , both boxers from NKL can be interesting match up against Tasana Salapat.


But normally Hisar Mawan who have the WBC Asian Silver Belt is the next opponent for Tasana Salapat.