In an evidently lopsided fight, Bernabe Concepcion beat Kenya’s Sande Otieno to the pulp. The power-punching Concepcion, one of the most promising prospects in the Philippines was never challenged and is in complete control over the whole fight. At times, the fight may have been stopped as early as the fourth round after Otieno suffered a cut on the left eye due to the solid right straight from Concepcion midway to the third round.
Prolonged Fight?
Abe threw hard punches that rocked the opponent but it seemed like the Concepcion held back his follow up that lead to prolonging the fight.In his interview after the fight, the 20-year-old from Binangonan, Rizal said he knew from the first round that he could control the fight and that he can take the Kenyan’s punches.
What’s next for Abe
Based on Ronnie Nathanielz’ article at PhilBoxing.com, Abe may have the chance to take on WBO featherweight champion Steven Luevano. Luevano, a southpaw, is not regarded as a heavy puncher but is a talented boxer with a record of 36-1-1 with 15 knockouts. He may also be called to fight WBC champion Oscar Larios (63-6-1, 39 KO’s) who won over Takahiro Aoh last October in Japan. At any rate, it would be the best chance for Abe to fight on a world title bout.
In the interview with Abe’s manager, Aljoe Jaro, he said he is hoping that his boxer’s performance would land the young fighter a slot in the undercards for the Pacquiao-Hatton showdown in Las Vegas in May 2 if it will materialize. If ever, the supposed undercard will give Bernabe Concepcion a much needed boost to his popularity.
Concepcion-Otieno Fight Video
Not yet posted in Youtube. We’ll have to wait and we’ll