Saturday, August 1, 2015

Bernabe Concepcion KOs Tanzanian foe to win WBO regional title

Bernabe Concepcion's right hand power brought an early end to his fight with Juma Fundi

 BACK ON TRACK. Bernabe Concepcion finished off his Tanzanian foe in short order. Could a world title shot be in his near future? File photo by Nissi Icasiano/Rappler
BACK ON TRACK. Bernabe Concepcion finished off his Tanzanian foe in short order. Could a world title shot be in his near future? File photo by Nissi Icasiano/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino fighter Bernabe Concepcion made quick work of Tanzanian boxer Juma Fundi to capture the vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight title on Friday, July 31 at the 12,000-seater Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
The 27-year-old native of Viga, Catanduanes finished the job at the 56 second mark of the second round when he clobbered his signature right hand on Fundi’s head.
“I am happy at what I saw with Bernabe Concepcion’s performance and handling Juma Fundi’s jabs. I also noticed that Fundi’s punches were hard,” Concepcion’s manager Ryan Gabriel said after the fight. Click for more >>> http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/101179-bernabe-concepcion-kos-fundi


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