by Ronnie Nathanielsz
Filipino Jerry Tomogdan faces a hard challenge in his WBC title fight against World Boxing Council minimumweight (105-pound) champion Wanheng Menayothin of Thailand in Bangkok on June 2.
The WBC reported that Tomogdan “is bound to face a knotty challenge against the WBC champion” who has an undefeated record of 37-0 with 12 knockouts while Tomgdan who is just 21 years old has a record of 17 victories, 9 KO´s and 5 losses.
This will be the first time that Jerry contests a WBC world title.
The WBC website said Wanheng Menayothin, aged 29, is from Maha Sarakham, Thailand and” a formidable champion who won his last fight by defeating another Filipino challenger, Jeffrey Galero.