Traya secures ABF title victory
In the heart of Thailand, the Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) super-welterweight title was up for grabs on August 30, 2025. The night was filled with intense battles, and it was Elmo Traya who emerged victorious, capturing the coveted title.
Traya, who now boasts a record of 16-5 with 11 knockouts, faced off against Thai fighter Chaiwat Mueanphong. In a thrilling ninth-round stoppage, Traya forced Mueanphong to quit on his stool, marking his fourth straight win. Mueanphong, whose record now stands at 12-8-1 with nine knockouts, put up a valiant fight but ultimately came up short.
Meanwhile, in a close match, Rockie Bactol (0-2) lost to Michael Roos (3-1, 1 KO). The judges' scores were split, with two judges scoring the match 59-55 in favour of Roos, while the third judge scored it 59-55 in favour of Bactol. Despite the narrow margin, Bactol was unable to secure the victory.
Leonard Pores III and Lemuel De Barbo also tasted victory in their preliminary bouts. Pores knocked out his Thai opponent in a second-round knockout, while De Barbo defeated Wichai Khamson in the fourth round via knockout. De Barbo's record now stands at 5-0, with all five wins coming by way of knockout.
It's worth noting that the WBC super welterweight title was previously won by Jermell Charlo in Houston, Texas. As the dust settles on this exciting night of boxing in Thailand, the focus now turns to Traya, the new ABF super-welterweight champion, and his future bouts.
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