Abne’s loss to Zhu a temporary setback for bigger comeback — trainers

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ian Paul “Assassin” Abne’s first professional defeat may have halted his unbeaten run, but his camp believes it is far from the end of his world title ambitions. Abne suffered a unanimous decision loss to Chinese contender DianXing Zhu in the main event of “Fist of Fury 10” last May 9 at the Cebu Coliseum under Chao Sy International Promotions, falling short in their 12-round IBF world title eliminator. The Cebu-based ARQ Boxing Stable standout endured a grueling battle marked by two knockdowns and a deep cut above his left eyebrow, which hampered his rhythm in […]...

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