ROMERO “Ruthless” Duno of the Philippines will again be see action in the United States - on January 27 at the Forum in Inglewood, California.

This time, Duno is fighting on the undercard of the WBA world lightweight title fight between champion Jorge Linares and challenger Mercito Gesta.

The fight will be scheduled for ten rounds. The boxing card will also feature the championship fight, for the vacant WBA "regular" welterweight title, between Lucas Martin Matthysse and Tewa Kiram.

“I am very happy to be back on a huge card. I want to thank Sanman and Golden Boy Promotions,” said Duno, the current WBC Youth Intercontinental lightweight title holder.

Duno’s opponent, however, has yet to be announced by promoter Oscar De La Hoya of the Golden Boy Promotions.

“We still don’t have a final opponent yet. (But) hopefully we will have it soon. Romero Duno, however, is staying ready and sparring right and left handed fighters,” said Sanman Promotions CEO Jim Claude  Manangquil.

“We want to thank Golden Boy Promotions and Robert Diaz for the massive opportunity,” said Manangquil.

Duno (15-1, 13 KOs) is currently training at the Sanman Boxing Gym in General Santos City but will fly to Los Angeles on Dec. 27 for the final touches of his training under coach Rodel Mayol at the Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym.

He has been training for three weeks in Gensan and has been doing some sparring.

“Duno has been working hard here in the Sanman Gym, sparring with southpaw Rimar Metuda and orthodox Ernie Sanchez. He is ready for anyone,” said manager Dexter “Wang Yu” Tan of Sanman.

Duno took a break from his training to watch the exciting fights as part of the birthday boxing presentation of Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Dec. 17 at Robinson’s Place in Gensan together with Tan, Manangquil and stablemate Reymart “Gensan Assassin” Gaballo.

The 22 year old Duno previously won a convincing unanimous decision against Mexican Juan Pablo Sanchez on Sept. 23, also at the Forum. Duno landed a solid punch to cut Sanchez’ left eye in the 5th round.

He made his presence felt by making an impressive US debut via a second round stoppage against then unbeaten Christian Gonzales on March 10 at the Belasco Theater in LA to capture the vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental lightweight crown.

Duno then went home to Gensan to stop compatriot Jason Tinampay via a second round technical knockout on June 10.

“I will do my best to give a good show for Gensan and the Philippines,” said Duno.