According to the latest update from Trigger Boxing, the match between the former Asian World Championship Tran Van Thao and Thai Puncher Phayom Boonrueang will have to move again, and this time the closing is January 2, 2022.
“I also did not expect to be such a complicated and tense Thai exit process,” Tran Van Thao shared with Thethao.vn. “The Vietnamese side has prepared everything, tickets, vehicles, flights, … all book all.”
“Thao is also very excited about preparing to go to the floor when I have a problem. The covid it still” stirred up “.
Earlier, Tran Van Thao and Phayom Boonrueang were expected on December 19 at Trigger Boxing (502 Luy Bich Bich, Hoa Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City). However, because Boonrueang was delayed in a flight that could not come to Vietnam as expected, so the match was agreed to move to December 26.
While fans were eagerly looking forward to this match, Trigger Boxing issued a notice that the Thai opponent took a few more days to check the new Omicron variable procedure before entering Vietnam.
So once again, the match between Tran Van Thao and Thai boxers had to move to January 2, 2022.
Tran Van Thao has worked hard to prepare for this 15th professional match. The delaying day of the competition for a week somewhat affects the practice plan of the former WBC champion, but Van Thao believes that he will have the best performance against a strong opponent like Phayom Boonrueang.
“Thao practiced from the epidemic until now, always ready. Thao will try to fight a jubilant battle as a gift at the beginning of the year for everyone!” Tran Van Thao affirmed.
“Thao always has a fighting spirit, so rest assured that this Covid cannot stop Thao!”
Currently, Tran Van Thao is holding a weight of 56-57kg to have the strength for the exercises, before cutting down 54kg to meet the weight standard before the match.
In November 2017, Tran Van Thao shocked the Asian boxing world by defeating rival George Lumoly Indonesian to become Vietnam's first puncher to own a prestigious Asian WBC belt.
Tran Van Thao has been stripped of the WBC belt for a long time not defending this title. Therefore, this match between Tran Van Thao and Phayom Boonrueang is merely a match to increase the ranking of Thao on the world ring.
The Asian WBC champion said that this Thai opponent was a big test for him, but with hard work and confidence inherent of the champion, Tran Van Thao affirmed that he would play with his best and win convincing victories.