Thanongsak Simsri vs. Sergio Mendoza Cordova

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Event Details

Monday | Apr 13, 2026 | 12:00 AM EST

Thanongsak Simsri vs Sergio Mendoza Cordova

at Korakuen Hall

in Tokyo, Japan

Bout Card

Thanongsak Simsri vs Sergio Mendoza Cordova

Thanongsak Simsri vs. Sergio Mendoza Cordova

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