Dodie Boy Jr. faces Thai

MANILA, Philippines — Dodie Boy Peñalosa Jr. battles Super James Singmanasak of Thailand in a 10-round super bantamweight bout tonight at the Recom Dome in Caloocan City hoping to move closer to a possible world title bout.

Peñalosa belongs to a rich boxing lineage. He is the son of two-time world champion Dodie Boy Sr. and the nephew of Filipino great Gerry Peñalosa. He will put his immaculate 7-0 slate on the line against his Thai foe.

Peñalosa came in at 124 pounds during the weigh-in at the historic Bonifacio Monument while Singmanasak tipped the scales at 122.

An amateur standout, Dodie Boy is eyeing a sensational showing against the touted Thai, who has promised to shock the crowd come fight night.

“I did not come here to lose,” said Singmanasak.

“Let’s see what he’s got,” countered Peñalosa.