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Weerapon Jongjoho Eliminated in First Round of Asian Games Boxing
Thai boxer Weerapon Jongjoho suffered a first-round exit at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan after a points loss to his Chinese opponent.
On September 23, 2026, Thai boxer Weerapon Jongjoho, nephew of Olympic gold medalist Somjit Jongjoho, was eliminated in the opening round of the men's 80kg boxing competition at the 20th Asian Games. The event is currently being held at the Nishio Gymnasium in Nishio, Japan.
According to reports from Khaosod Online, Weerapon faced Wang Xiaobao of China in a highly anticipated match. During the bout, Weerapon attempted to maintain an aggressive pace; however, he struggled to counter the Chinese fighter's precision. A critical moment occurred in the second round when Weerapon was forced to take an eight-count after being caught by a punch. Despite his efforts to recover and regain points in the final round, the judges ultimately awarded the victory to the Chinese athlete.
For residents and visitors following the Thai national team, this result marks an early end to Weerapon's campaign in the tournament. While the boxing competition continues for other Thai representatives, this specific bracket has concluded for the Thai athlete. Further updates regarding the performance of the remaining Thai boxing squad are expected as the games progress in Japan. No further details regarding potential injuries or future tournament scheduling for Weerapon have been released at this time.
