Thai fighter out to shatter Gorres' OPBF title dream

While it is "a dream come true" fight for the flashy Z Gorres when he vies for the vacant OPBF super flyweight title on March 18 at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex, his Thai counterpart Waengpetch Chuwatana intends to make it a traumatic nightmare for the 22-year-old Cebuano southpaw.

It seems that the media hype on the impressive win of Gorres over Mexican toughie Jose Alfredo Tirado in Las Vegas last month has practically overshadowed the credentials of the man he has to beat to make his dream come true.

A grizzled veteran of 32 fights with a 23-7-2 win-loss-draw record adorned with 14 knockouts, Chuwatana's record is definitely nothing to scoff at - especially if one is to consider the quality of his opponents.

The 32-year-old former OPBF champion has not lost a fight in his home court as his seven losses were all inflicted in Japan. In return, he has won four fights in the Land of Rising Sun and three of these victories were all title fights.

Another revealing fact is that Chuwatana has fought only one Filipino in Gerard Ubatay, whom he has decisively outpointed.

When it comes to power, Chuwatana exudes a high 61 percent knockout percentage with 14 stoppages in 23 wins. Most of his abbreviated triumphs came in the first and second rounds.

The Thai's championship experience is another factor the handlers of Gorres should consider seriously since Chuwatana has fought twice for the Thai super flyweight crown and six OPBF title fights.

The young ALA standout has only fought twice for the Philippine title, one of which he suffered a devastating loss.

Not only does the Thai hitman Chuwatana has the edge on the number of fights, higher knockout percentage and championship experience, it must be noted that he also has a granite chin as has never been stopped in 32 fights.

"Chuwatana is unlike other Thai fighters who have fought here. As his record speaks, he has the experience and the power to frustrate the dream of Gorres to win the OPBF title. This is going to be a bloodbath and a war," said international promoter Sammy Gello-ani, who expects another full-house during fight night.

This momentous boxing spectacle will be shown on a delayed telecast the next day on Viva Sports' boxing program, MAIN EVENT, at 1pm on RPN 9.

Tickets are now available at the USA Sports outlets in SM and Ayala and at the Fight Club in Banilad Town Center.

Tickets are priced at Php100 for general admission, Php250 for lower seat and Php500 for VIP/Sponsors.