Final Fight all set

The Flame Flour sponsored 2017 Final Fight is all set for this Sunday.

The event will run from 11am-5pm at Sports Inn, Port Moresby.

On show will be some of the best boxing talents PNG has to offer taking to the ring to fight for glory.

The main fight will be between Junior Kauko Raka and Francis Oaike.

Raka, from West New Britain and Morobe Province, has earned respect from many in the code after having a very well decorated amateur boxing career.

He is undefeated in his last three consecutive fights.

“No one will stand in my way to become the best in this division,” said the recently debuted pro.

On the other hand, Oaike from Mekeo in the Central Province is a seasoned pro.

“I come to win and nothing else,” said Oaike.

The Final Fight is the fourth event hosted this year by the PNG Professional Boxing Gymnasium.

“For our fourth event, this November, we also have the addition of an internationally qualified master referee/judge from Australia, Brad Vocale, hosting a four-day long training for local judges and referees so as to certify them as internationally-recognised professional boxing officials,” said PNG PBG R&J coordinator, John Kalau.

Author: 
Troy Taule