Llover wins by TKO, eyes IBF title eliminator
Filipino boxer Kenneth Llover remained undefeated after securing a technical knockout victory over former two-division world champion Luis Concepcion in their non-title bantamweight fight at Winford Hotel and Casino Manila on Sunday.
Llover took eight rounds to defeat Concepcion, knocking him down twice in the second and third rounds before unleashing a flurry of punches that led to the referee stopping the fight at 2:27 mark in the eighth round.
During the post-fight press conference, Llover praised Concepcion for his toughness and expressed gratitude towards promoter Gerry Penalosa for advising patience during the bout.
Promoter Gerry Penalosa sees this matchup as an important step for Llover's future prospects, including a world title eliminator against International Boxing Federation No. 5 bantamweight contender Landile Ngxeke on October 26.
Llover extended his undefeated record to 15-0 with ten knockouts and expressed confidence in his upcoming fight, emphasizing the importance of patience and discipline in boxing.
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