Promising Cebuano Fighter AJ "Bazooka" Banal got blasted in the 9th round of a scheduled 12-round fight against Thai power puncher Pungluang Sor Singyu for the WBO bantamweight title. This is the Filipino's second title crack of a world crown after losing by TKO to Rafael Concepcion of Panama earlier in his career.
Banal started the fight with much composure, throwing combinations and using lateral movement to keep the Thai fighter at bay. However, a clash of heads opened a nasty cut near Banal's eye which hampered his vision. The visitor continued to stalk the hometown hero like a bull having its sights on a wounded prey.
In the later rounds, it appeared AJ slowed down while Pungluang got his bearings going. A powerful right hand from the visitor decked Banal. AJ beat the count but he turned his back on referee Tony Weeks while on the count, prompting the third man on the ring to stop the fight.
With the win, Pungluang Sor Singyu improved his record to 43-1 (28 KOs) while Banal dropped to 28-2 (20 KOs). AJ Banal was considered one of the promising young prospects from the ALA Stable.
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