Former bantamweight World Champion Andrew Maloney has lauded local boxing talent Mikaele Ravalaca, indicating that he has a bright future ahead following Ravalaca’s impressive performance at the Stratum Constructions ZEG Kings Boxing event. Ravalaca showcased his boxing prowess by defeating Australia’s emerging star, Francis “The Removalist” Chua, with a decisive technical knockout in the seventh round.
Maloney, who witnessed Ravalaca’s skill firsthand, expressed his admiration: “It’s the first time I’ve seen Mika fight, and I’m really impressed with him. He’s very explosive, and I think he has the potential to be a world champion.” He emphasized the necessity of having a strong support team to guide Ravalaca toward achieving his goal of claiming a world title. Maloney advised that Ravalaca should focus on gaining more experience and maintaining a diligent training regimen to ensure continued improvement.
Ravalaca’s victory underscores his potential, especially as he has demonstrated remarkable performance throughout his career. With this recent win, his record now stands at five victories, four of which were achieved by knockout, alongside just one defeat. This success not only highlights Ravalaca’s abilities in the ring but also adds momentum to the Fijian boxing scene as a whole.
As Ravalaca looks forward to future challenges, including his next bout against IBO Asia Pacific super featherweight champion Runqi Zhou, the boxing community is filled with optimism regarding his evolving career. The encouragement from established fighters like Maloney, coupled with Ravalaca’s evident talent, bodes well for the future of boxing in Fiji and serves as an inspiration for upcoming athletes in the sport. His journey illustrates that hard work and commitment can lead to significant achievements, promising a bright future for this rising star.
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