Three prominent trainers from Australia will be bringing their boxers to participate in the South Pacific Boxing Promotions event at Prince Charles Park in Nadi on Saturday, October 26. This was announced by IBO (International Boxing Organisation) Fight Commissioner Justin Kennedy.
Trainer Stephen Ng from Matrix Boxing is coaching Lachlan O’Shea, who will be competing against Winston Hill for the IBO Asia Pacific super welterweight title in the main event.
Tonga Tongotongo, known for his knockout power and undefeated record in eight professional bouts, will be accompanied by his trainer Stephen Pasras, the founder of Black Diamond Boxing and Fitness Centre. Tongotongo is set to face off against local fighter Sebastian ‘The Sniper’ Singh in a 10-round match for the IBO Asia Pacific cruiserweight title.
China’s Runqi Zhou, now training in Australia under the esteemed Angelo Hyder, will take on the stylish Umbayd Haider in a 10-round contest for the IBO Oceania-Orient featherweight title. Kennedy highlighted that this matchup is particularly intriguing, as Haider was also previously trained by Hyder.
Hyder has a history of training successful Australian boxers, including Danny Green, Vic Darchinyan, and Andrew Moloney, all of whom captured world titles in their weight classes.
Kennedy confirmed that all IBO title fights have received official sanctioning. He also noted that SPBP director Mohammed Shameem has covered the expenses related to sanctioning fees, air travel for the boxers, trainers, and officials, as well as their accommodation.