Junior Raka

Raka enters the ring at the Grand Ho Tram Strip in Vung Tau, Vietnam on Saturday in a seven-fight card that has attracted nine countries.

Hosts Vietnam, China, Philippines, Russia, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Korea and PNG will be involved in the WBO Global Prelude Boxing event. 

Special kudos to the teams from Bangladesh and Papua New Guinea for making their historical appearance in Vietnam.

During his past two days in the Philippines after leaving the shores of PNG on Saturday, July 8th, Raka has involved in trainings with a Pilipino friend, Gabriel Elorde, in his gym; Saint Rita Elorde Boxing Gym.

Raka said he felt really good taking the training in Philippines. He said if he had stayed in Philippines for a week or two before his bout, it would have been great. It would have put him in the box seat to win the bout.

His fight is scheduled for July 15^th at the Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino, Hoi Chi Min City, Vietnam.

Raka was matched up against the Chinese top Featherweight fighter, Xiao Tao Su, who will be looking to win this fight to regain his former glory post Covid-19.

The 30 Year-Old boxer recorded 2KOs in his last two fights in the 59KG weight division. Standing at 162CM, the Papua Boxing Representative is as good as his opponent statistic wise.