Kenneth Llover to defend OPBF bantamweight title vs Ayati Sailike on Dec 27 in Japan

Filipino boxer Kenneth Llover is set to defend his OPBF bantamweight title against China's Ayati Sailike on December 27 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan.

This fight marks Llover's fourth appearance in the ring for 2025, aiming for an impressive performance to cap off his successful year.

The 22-year-old rising star boasts a perfect professional record of 16-0, with all three of his victories in 2025 ending by knockout.

Llover's mentor, Gerry Peñalosa, believes a world title shot could be on the horizon, especially with openings in the IBF bantamweight rankings, but emphasizes the importance of not overlooking the current opponent.