Indonesian Boxer Wins WBO Asia Pacific Welterweight Title

Tabanan, Bali, Nov 24 (Antara)- Indonesian boxer Lerry Siwu won a WBO Asia Pacific welterweight title after beating Thai boxer Eakkhumpol Morkrungthepthonburi in the fifth round of the 12-round competition, here, Saturday evening. Lerry Siwu was quite aggressive during the fight and unleashed a number of hooks to his rival. In the fifth round, a strong hook from Siwu sent Eakkhumpol to the canvas and the jury declared a knockout (KO). The competition for the WBO Asia Pacific welterweight title was participated in by 16 boxers.