Junior Binnu Singh celebrated a remarkable victory at the Vodafone Arena, where he secured a technical knockout in the second round against Apichart Klintai, earning the Super Bantamweight WBA Oceania Interim title. This thrilling bout, part of the Stratum Construction Zeg Kings Boxing Promotions, came to a dramatic conclusion mere seconds into the second round when the referee stepped in to halt the contest after a series of punishing body shots from Binnu overwhelmed Klintai.
In the wake of his victory, Binnu expressed a strong desire for a rematch with Runqi Zhou, the Australian boxer who dealt him a setback earlier this year. This win not only signifies a pivotal moment for Binnu but also underscores the emergence of Fijian talent on the international boxing scene.
Adding to the evening’s triumph, national champion Mikaele Ravalaca also claimed the WBA Oceania lightweight title with a decisive technical knockout in the seventh round against Australia’s Francis Chua, showcasing his prowess in the ring.
The event had a mixture of fortunes for the fighters, as Junior Abhay Chand suffered a second-round knockout defeat to Isikeli Senidoko. Meanwhile, Andrew Maloney secured a technical knockout over Pawan Kumar, prompting the referee to halt the super bantamweight match. Felise Nabua’s match against India’s Rohit Rohit ended more prematurely when Nabua’s corner threw in the towel in the sixth round. In a highlight for the night, Keanu Nadan delivered a swift first-round knockout of Apisai Naqica, and heavyweight champion Semi Dauloloma capped the evening with a second-round knockout of Savenaca Tuiratu.
The event attracted a vibrant crowd, reinforcing Fiji’s growing reputation in the boxing arena. With such outstanding performances, there is hope that these athletes will inspire a new wave of talent and garner increased support for boxing in the region, paving the way for future success.