Extra punch for Rex Tso – Hong Kong fighter keen to show off new skills in Macau
Wonder Kid says he has picked up fresh techniques under conditioning coach Ross Eathorne ahead of his bout against Thai rival
Hong Kong star Rex Tso Sing-yu is eager to display his new-found punching power at this month’s Victory at the Venetian in Macau and keep alive his dream of one day winning a world title.
Tso, who turns 28 this month, is convinced he has built more power and stamina over the past three months working under new strength and conditioning coach Ross Eathorne, who is getting the “Wonder Kid” in shape for his latest bout at the Venetian Macao Cotai Arena on July 18.
Add two world-rated sparring partners from the Philippines in the mix and Tso will have one of his best fight preparations as Hong Kong’s only professional boxer aims to stretch his unbeaten record to 17 wins.
No doubt, working with Ross has added a new dimension to my boxing. My form has steadily improved
Rey Megrino, a super flyweight who was ranked ninth by the World Boxing Council (WBC) this year, and super lightweight Jay Solmiano have put Tso through his paces since the training camp began in March.
“No doubt, working with Ross has added a new dimension to my boxing. My form has steadily improved. My stance and balance and even my posture have improved,” said Tso, who is 16-0-0 with nine KOs.
“I am doing all my training here [in Hong Kong] and it’s been good. My meals are prepared by my wife and I have all the support I need, including a nutritionist and a physio, so I’m taken care of,” said the southpaw.
Tso will have a chance to test his mettle against Thailand’s Khunkhiri Wor Wisaruth on the undercard.