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.