Way of the Champions: Hong Kong boxer Raymond Poon back on top after winning back WBC Asian continental light flyweight title

He reclaims Asian continental light flyweight title in Bangkok, having lost it before Covid-19 then run into management trouble and pandemic restrictions

Poon says the result ‘represents a new start for me’ after TKO against Thai veteran Wichet Sengprakhon

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Raymond Poon (right) in action. Photo: Handout

Published: 8:44pm, 27 Oct 2023Updated: 9:24am, 28 Oct 2023

Hong Kong boxer Raymond Poon Kai-ching said he was ready to get his career back on track after reclaiming the WBC Asian continental light flyweight title in Bangkok on Thursday.

Victory over Thai veteran Wichet Sengprakhon at the “Way of the Champions: Fight to Survive” event gave Poon the belt he had previously won in 2018.

Last time, he went on to lose the crown the following year before running into difficulties with management and the logistics of training in Hong Kong under Covid-19 restrictions. Now he is eager to make up for lost time.

“I accomplished my 18-year-old dream five years ago, and to reclaim the title aged 27 makes me happy,” Poon said after improving his career professional record to nine wins and two losses.

Raymond Poon celebrates winning back the belt. Photo: Verano Boxing Club

“It means a lot to me, but this is certainly not the end [of my ambitions]. I’d say it represents a new start for me.”

Facing the former Muay Thai champion at Spaceplus in the RCA Plaza, the Hongkonger knew exactly what he had to do to prevail: finish it early.