Japan-based Thai boxer Eagle Kyowa will fight No. 1 contender Rodel Mayol of the Philippines at Korakuen Hall on May 6 in his second WBC minimumweight title defense, boxing officials said Monday.
"My impression of Mayol is that every punch he throws is dangerous. I'll try to increase my power and speed," Kyowa said of the 24-year-old challenger who has a perfect 22-0 record with 17 knockouts.
Kyowa successfully defended his title against Japan's Ken Nakajima on Jan. 9 by technical knockout in the seventh round.
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