Folayang to defend ONE title vs Ting in Manila
Filipino world champion Eduard Folayang will face Malaysia Ev Ting in his ONE Lightweight title defense before his fellowmen on April 21 at Mall of Asia Arena.
The Folayang-Ting match will headline the ONE: Kings of Destiny fight card, the first of the two events the Asian Mixed Martial Arts promotion will hold in the country.
Article continues after this advertisementFolayang, who gained the World Title with a sensational third-round knockout of Japanese legend Shinya Aoki November last year in Singapore, will be fighting in the Philippines for the first time since December 2014.
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“In April, I will have the opportunity to show the world why I hold my coveted title,” Folayang said in a statement.
Article continues after this advertisement“I know how exceptional Ev Ting’s talent is. I am in a tough preparation for this bout…I don’t want to let my countrymen down. I will make sure that the belt stays in the Philippines.”
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Ting, who is based in Auckland, New Zealand, holds a 13-3 card. He secured a fight with Folayang after a split decision win over former title challenger Kamal Shalorus last February.
“Eduard Folayang is a great champion and is admired by many Filipinos, but he has what I want. I’m coming to Manila to get it from him and bring the belt home to Malaysia,” Ting said.