Boxing: Gabi to challenge WBC champ Pongsaklek

Talented Diosdado "Prince" Gabi of Kidapawan City will attempt to become the next Filipino boxing star when he challenges World Boxing Council flyweight champ Pongsaklek Wongjongkam in Thailand on October 8.

The southpaw Gabi, currently ranked WBC no. 12 and holder of the WBC International title, was chosen to face Wongjongkam owing to his impressive credentials which include 22 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw with 17 knockouts.