A World Boxing Organization (WBO) title fight will take place at Nai Yang Beach next month to raise funds for sea turtle preservation projects in Phuket and other provinces along the Andaman coast.
The five-bout card that will take place in Sakoo on July 6.
The two-hour event will be televised nationally on Thai TV Channel 7 starting at 03:00 pm.
The main event will pit renowned Thai boxer Pungluang Sor Singyu (41-1-0) in a WBO Oriental Bantamweight (118lb) title defense against Filipino journeyman Rey Migreno (16-20-3).
The event, to be held on a specially-constructed ring at Nai Yang Beach from 03:00 pm. – 05:00 pm., is expected to raise 3 million baht. Admission is free.
Proceeds are to go to several organizations running sea turtle preservation projects, including the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC).
The boxing event undercard:
Kwanchai 13 Coins Express vs Phaitong Seuangsima (112lb)
Bualuang Kiattisombat vs Singthong Kor Sonthong (126lb)
Buangen Kiattisombat vs Nongbua Mor Burapha (112lb)
Buakaew Kiattisombat vs Napaphon Superchamp (105lb)
Date: 6 July, 2012
Location: Nai Yang Beach, PhuketÂ
