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FILE–Filipino boxer John Riel Casimero. —picture from PROBELLUM.
MANILA, Philippines—Greater than a 12 months after his final look within the ring, John Riel Casimero is about for his return later this 12 months in a brand new division.
Casimero is scheduled to battle former title contender Ryo Akaho of Japan in a brilliant bantamweight bout on December 3 in Incheon, South Korea.
As per boxingscene.com. the battle was formally introduced on Monday by Treasure Boxing Promotion.
The 33-year-old Casimero hasn’t fought since his cut up choice win over Guillermo Rigondeaux to retain the WBO bantamweight title in August of final 12 months.
Lots has modified since that had Casimero on a downward spiral.
Casimero (31-4, 21KOs) was imagined to defend his belt towards Paul Butler in December 2021 however he was a no-show at the weigh-in, citing gastritis.
The bout was pushed again to Apri 2022 in Liverpool, England however Casimero acquired himself into hassle after violating strict medical pointers by the British Boxing Board of Management (BBBofC) for using a sauna to cut down weight earlier than a battle.
The WBO stripped Casimero of his 118-pound title in Might.
His upcoming battle towards Akaho (39-2-2, 26KOs) provides Casimero a golden alternative to show over a brand new leaf.
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