Chinese boxing fans erupted in cheers Saturday night as hometown hero Yang Yongqiang extended his perfect record to 17-0, defeating Kazakhstan's Ablaykhan Khusainov to claim the WBO inter-continental lightweight title in Haikou! 🎉 The coastal city in south China's Hainan Province witnessed a masterclass in strategy as Yang combined precision jabs with TikTok-worthy footwork to outmaneuver his opponent.
🔥 The 'Dragon of Haikou' dominated early rounds with surgical strikes before weathering Khusainov's mid-fight surge. After 12 heart-pounding rounds, judges unanimously crowned the 26-year-old phenom – cementing China's growing influence in global boxing.
\"This belt belongs to every Chinese boxing fan,\" Yang told reporters post-fight, shouting out compatriots Zhang Zhilei and Xu Can. \"We're building something special here – watch this space!\" 🐉
In the co-main event, China's Lyu Bin showed warrior spirit ⚔️ but fell short against Filipino sensation Vencent Lacar in their WBO oriental flyweight clash. The split decision left fans buzzing about Lacar's lightning counters and Lyu's relentless body shots – setting up potential rematch drama! 🎭
With this victory, Yang joins China's new generation of combat sports stars punching above their weight on the world stage. Who's ready for the next round? 👊
