Pongsaklek hopes to put down Mexican Sosa
Pongsaklek Wonjongkam believes his mandatory fight with the dangerous Edgar Sosa of Mexico, today is likely to go down to the wire but the veteran champion remains confident he would prevail at the end to retain his WBC flyweight title.
Having successfully defended his belt without much trouble in the previous two fights, the 34-year-old, in his second reign as the world champion, now face a worthy opponent in the shape of Sosa, who holds the international flyweight title.
The Thai champion, who wrested the title from Japan’s Koki Kameda last year, said he is ready for the toughest test yet against the Mexican, two years his junior, who boasts a decent record of 43 wins (26 KO) and six losses.
“I’ve prepared very well for this fight as I’m aware I would face a tough challenge. However, every time I’m on the ring, I always have 100 per cent confidence. This time, it’s not different,” said the Nakhon Ratchasima native.
Such was Pongsaklek’s readiness for the bout that the ageing Thai boxer, whose first spell on the throne in the light flyweight class lasted more than three years, would have no qualms in going the distance.
“I’ll strictly follow the plan set by my trainer, initially on defensive mode before upping the tempo later on. I must neutralise his right punch. We expect the bout would almost certainly go down to the wire.”
Sosa was in good spirit on the eve of the bout after his wife landed in the capital on Wednesday to lend her support.
“I feel very good right now. My wife is already with me since Wednesday. Wherever I fight, she accompanies me.
“I think he [Pongsaklek] is a good fighter. But, I believe I’m good enough to take the title back home. I’ll try to end the bout as soon as pos
