
Nazareno Jr. Stops Luksaikongdin in Six, Wins PABA Title
Dan Nazareno Jr has won the Pan Asian Boxing Association light welterweight title with a 6th round TKO of champion Manfa Luksaikongdin of Thailand.

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Dan Nazareno Jr has won the Pan Asian Boxing Association light welterweight title with a 6th round TKO of champion Manfa Luksaikongdin of Thailand.

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