Mexican swaggers into Bangkok, vows to beat Nawaphon for world title
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Mexican fighter Juan Hernandez arrived in Bangkok on Saturday morning, vowing to defeat Nawaphon Nakhonloung in their showdown for the vacant WBC flyweight title on March 4 at Nimibutr Stadium.
Surachart Pisitwuttinan, promotor of the No 1-ranked Nawaphon, welcomed the 29-year-old Mexican and his entourage at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The No 2 challenger, with a record of 33 wins and two losses, showed no signs of concern in front of the waiting media ahead of the bout against the top-ranked home fighter.
“After thoroughly studying his fights with my staff, I have to say that he’s a dangerous opponent. However, I trained on a hill 3,000ft above sea level over the past month and had no fewer than 90 sparring bouts.
“So I’m quite confident I can beat him and take the belt back to Mexico,” Hernandez told reporters through a translator.
The Mexican is due to conduct an open workout in front of the media on Monday at Nakhonloung Gym.
