MANILA, Philippines — His efficiency could also be imperfect, however Kenneth Llover showcased he is able to compete on the highest stage, boxing icon and promoter Gerry Penalosa stated.
The 22-year-old Llover stopped Panamanian Luis Concepcion in eight rounds by way of technical knockout throughout their bantamweight bout Sunday on the Winford Manila Resort and On line casino.
The satisfaction of Normal Trias, Cavite dropped the 39-year-old former two-division champion twice within the second and third rounds, earlier than unleashing a barrage of punches within the eighth stanza to drive a stoppage.
After the match, Penalosa, who handles Llover, stated he’s ranking the younger slugger’s efficiency eight out of 10.
“Siyempre, might mga kulang pa. Though, wanted dahil… Nung nakita ko tumama siya, bumagsak yung kalaban, a minimum of dalawa. Pero, siguro nag-iingat din siya, dahil palaban yung kalaban e,” Penalosa advised reporters.
“At saka, alam niya na beterano eh, talagang hindi kaagad-agad. However nonetheless, it is a good expertise. Talagang pinakita niya na prepared siya sa mga ganong stage. I’m proud. Masaya.”
Penalosa added that Llover was “like a rookie,” whom he described as “erratic at occasions.”
“Sobrang gigil, sobrang parang gusto niyang pumatay ng ahas eh. So maganda dahil in fact yung killer intuition nandun. However on the identical time, nag-iingat din dahil palaban ang kalaban natin, ano na, iba na ngayon,” he careworn.
“So ibang lebel na, world caliber na tayo so hindi agad-agad. However all in all, I am proud. Nanalo,” he added.
For his half, Llover stated that he’s pleased to realize beneficial expertise towards his much-older and battle-scarred opponent.
“Sobrang napakalaking laban sa akin dito kasi dahil sa murang edad ko, talagang nasubukan ako ng isang two occasions world champion ang ating nakalaban, hindi biro yan,” he underscored.
“Yung pangarap ko, nakuha niya na. Dalawang beses pa. Then ako, umi-step pa lang ako sa pangarap ko. Kaya napakalaking bagay po sa akin na laban na ito. Expertise talaga ang nabigay sa akin.”
Llover could have a fast turnaround as he prepares for a world title eliminator towards IBF No. 5 Landile Ngxeke of South Africa on October 26 in Kyrgyzstan.
