17-02-08: IBF#15 featherweight Fahsai Sakkreerin (25-1) of Thailand was impressive in scoring a third round stoppage over Van Bantilan (7-2-1) of the Philippines at the Holland Beer Restaurant, Bangkok, Thailand on Friday. Southpaw Sakkreerin scored with accurate right jabs and left crosses in round one and in round two a accidental head clash inflicted a cut over the left eye of the importation. In round three Bantilan was cut under the right eye from a punch and referee Somsak Sirinianant had the ringside doctor inspect the injuries. The doctor ruled Bantilan OK to continue. A solid combination dropped Bantilan and the referee crowned Sakkreerin the winner in round three.
In main supporting bout in his first bout since dropping a twelve decision in IBF jnr featherweight challenge to Steve Molitor in Canada - IBF#13 Fashung 3K Battery (59-9-1) won a clear eight round decision over Jason Butar Butar (12-3) of Indonesia. After a feelim out round one 3KBattery applied the pressure to the clever visitor and visibly hurt him with a power left hand to the body in round two. In round four Butar was staggered by combination to the head. The Indonesian boxed skilfully to survive the eight round distance.
Promoter Jimmy Chaichotchuang said. I want to keep Sakkreerin busy in 2008 he will be defending the IBF Pan Pacific 126 pound title again on March 14 in Bangkok. 3 K Battery looked very good against a credible opponent he is after another shot at IBF champion Steve Molitor.
Hot prospect Sulare Samor (1-0) South Thailand scored a third round knockout over Eakaraj Sakpothong in junior bantamweight bout scheduled for four rounds. Bangkok prison inmate Patomchoke PAtompothong (10-0) stopped Kongpoldin Rachanon in round three of junior featherweight bout that was scheduled for eight rounds Featherweight Vacharakij Senakarn (4-0) despatched Chanchai Sithsaithong in three rounds.In all action mini flyweight bout Sorasak Navapumpanya (3-1) edged Chansak Sithsaithong over six rounds.Jnr lightweight Patomchad Patompothong (0-1) outscored Papetch Kiatsunthorn over six rounds. Televised nationally on channel seven. Promoter Jimmy Chaichotchuang
