FORMER ALA Boy Elmo Traya and three other Filipino boxers are seeing action in Thailand today, Friday, Aug. 30, 2025.
Traya locks horns with last-minute replacement Chaiwat Mueanphong for the Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) super-welterweight crown in the co-main feature of the “Battle of Bangkok” card presented by Highland Boxing Promotions, FCC Thailand, and Naris Singwangcha at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok.
Traya enters the bout riding a three-fight winning streak. After a unanimous decision defeat to Abdul Azizi Ssebulime in 2023, the 30-year-old Traya bounced back with victories over Wei Wei Liu, Vachayan Khamon, and Sitthidet Banti.
On the other hand, Mueanphong is also in good form with back-to-back wins against Iranian newcomer Amir Vahhabniamalakshah and fellow Thai Udomsap Udomrit.
The 38-year-old Mueanphong has previously fought regional champions Kazuto Takesako and Tyson Koki.
Traya holds a record of 15-5 with 10 knockouts, while Mueanphong carries a 12-7-1 win-loss-draw slate with nine knockouts.
Also featured on the main card is Rocky Bactol (0-1), who trades leathers with British boxer Michael Roos (2-1, 1 KO) in a six-rounder.
Two undefeated Filipino prospects will likewise see action in the preliminaries: Leonard Pores III (7-0, 6 KOs) and Lemuel De Barbo (4-0, 4 KOs).
Pores goes up against Thai fighter Suriya Kraimanee (5-5-2, 3 KOs), while De Barbo slugs it out with Wichai Khamson (0-2-1), also of Thailand. Both fights are scheduled for six rounds. / EKA