WATCH: Ifugao boxer knocks out Thai foe in 1st round

Cordillera - A talented young boxer from Ifugao province made a triumphant return to the ring after defeating a Thai fighter early in the 1st round in Bangkok, Thailand.

25-year old KJ "The Ipugo" Natuplag who hails from Lagawe, Ifugao dominates the first round by delivering powerful shots to the body of Nakharin Hangyu of Thailand before finishing him with a right hook to the chin. The referee stopped the contest after Hangyu was not able to stand up at the count of eight. 

Natuplag improved his record record to 12 wins with eleven TKOs and 4 losses.

His recent lost was to Wen Song Liu of China via first round technical knockout. 

In June 2022, The Ifugao fighter was crowned the New Featherweight King of Asia by the WBC Asian Boxing Council when he defeated Attanon Kunlawong of Thailand.

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WATCH: Ifugao fighter KJ Natuplag knocks out Thai boxer in 2nd round

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Update: KJ "The Ipugo" Natuplag won the WBO Oriental Featherweight last night after defeating Thai boxer in the 2nd round on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Dubai.

Watch his fight below:

Cordillera - Reigning WBC Asian Boxing Council Featherweight Champion KJ "The Ipugo" Natuplag is one hundred percent ready to bring home the WBO Oriental Featherweight belt this month.

The 26-year old Cordilleran boxer will face Boonrueng Phayom of Thailand on November 12, 2022 in Dubai, UAE.

According to Natuplag who hails from Ifugao, he is fully conditioned to fight Phayom after finishing more than three months of training to improve his lateral movement as well as his good defense and offence.

The young champion from Cordillera thanked his promoter, the Cordilleran community and the Overseas Filipino Workers for their unending support.

It can be recalled that Natuplag was crowned the new featherweight king of Asia after defeating Thai boxer Attanon Kunlawong on June 25, 2022.

He currently has 10 wins with 9 wins coming by way of knockout and has 3 losses while his opponent has 10 wins with only one loss.

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WATCH: Ifugao boxer crowned The New Featherweight King of Asia

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Cordillera - A proud Cordilleran boxer was crowned the New Featherweight King of Asia by the WBC Asian Boxing Council after defeating Attanon Kunlawong of Thailand on June 25, 2022. 

KJ "The Ipugo" Natuplag who hails from Ifugao province and trained under Highland Boxing Gym improved his professional boxing record to nine wins since turning pro in 2015. 

In his latest fight against Kunlawong, he delivered a sensational second round TKO, courtesy to his powerful left hook to the jaw of his opponent.

Natuplag didn't expect the power of his punch could end in a knockout because he suffered a lot of punches from Kunlawong in the first round. 

He thanked all the individuals and groups that helped him during the training. 

Natuplag currently works as a fitness and boxing trainer in Dubai.

Congratulations Mr. Natuplag for the win. The whole Cordillera is very proud of you.

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WATCH: Igorot boxer from Ifugao knocks out Colombian foe in the 4th round

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Cordillera - Promising young Igorot boxer from Cordillera made a successful comeback after defeating Colombian fighter in the 4th round last night in Dubai.

Featherweight KJ "The Ipugo" Natuplag who hails from Ifugao province delivered a powerful right hook to the chin of Argel "ElBabillo" Berrio that sent him kneeling on the canvass. The referee stop the contest after Berrio was not able to continue the fight. 

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The 24-year old Natuplag improved his record to 9 wins with only 3 losses. 

Natuplag recently lost to Hasibullah Ahmadi of Afghanistan by a unanimous decision on 5th June at the Hilton Al Habtoor City in Dubai.

The Ifugao fighter arrived early in Dubai together with his manager Brico Santig of the Highland Promotion.

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This win of  Natuplag could be a chance for him to to climbed up the ladder and have a chance to fight in world title match in the future. 

Congratulations Mr. Natuplag for the win. The whole Cordillera is very proud of you.

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Young Igorot boxer from Ifugao to face undefeated Afghan in Dubai

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Cordillera - Former Philippine Boxing Federation featherweight champion KJ "The Ipugo' Natuplag is set to face an undefeated boxer from Afghanistan on June 5, Saturday at the Hilton Dubai at Habtoor City in the United Arab Emirates.

The 24-year-old Natuplag has arrived in Dubai together with his manager Brico Santig of Highland promotion on May 31, 2021.

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This fight would be a chance for Natuplag who hails from Ifugao to a world title match in the future. 

He'd been preparing for the past two months for this fight, according to his promoter Santig. 

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In his recents fights, Natuplag suffered two straight loses from his recent fights to Japanese Mikito Nakamo of Japan and to Joe Tejones. 

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