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Thai Boxer Petchkosol Retains IBF Title in Japan
Thai champion Petchkosol Green Tsuda successfully defended his IBF junior flyweight title against Mark Vicelles in Shizuoka, Japan.
On September 26, 2026, Thai boxer Petchkosol Green Tsuda (Tanongsak Simsiri) successfully defended his International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior flyweight world title. The bout took place in Shizuoka, Japan, where Petchkosol faced Filipino challenger Mark Vicelles.
After a cautious opening round, Petchkosol dominated the second round. He landed a powerful straight right hand that forced an eight-count, followed by another decisive combination that sent Vicelles to the canvas again. The referee intervened to stop the fight, awarding Petchkosol a technical knockout victory. This win marks his second successful title defense and brings his professional record to 42 fights with 36 knockouts.
For residents and visitors in Thailand, this victory reinforces the country's strong standing in the international professional boxing circuit. The event highlights the growing influence of Thai athletes competing in major regional bouts across Asia. While the immediate outcome is clear, fans are now awaiting official announcements regarding Petchkosol’s next mandatory challenger and the potential venue for his third title defense. As of now, no further details have been confirmed regarding his upcoming schedule.
