Trazo Outboxes Jabagat in Dominant Victory at Talisay City Boxing Event
Joperson Trazo made a triumphant return to the win column with a decisive unanimous decision victory over fellow rising boxer Benjie Jabagat. The main event of "Fist of Fury – Binukbokay sa Talisay" took place last Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Bulacao Sports Complex in Talisay City, Cebu, drawing a crowd of enthusiastic boxing fans.
Strategic Mastery in the Ring
Throughout the 10-round match, Trazo effectively utilized his longer reach to consistently land punches, keeping Jabagat on the defensive. Jabagat struggled to find his rhythm and was largely outboxed, unable to mount a significant offensive challenge. The judges' scorecards reflected Trazo's dominance, with unanimous scores of 99-91, 98-92, and 97-93 in his favor.
Career Records and Momentum Shift
With this win, the 22-year-old Trazo improved his professional record to 7 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, including two victories by knockout. This marks a strong start to 2026 for Trazo, who experienced an inconsistent 2025 season with two wins and two losses. His latest performance serves as a bounce-back from a unanimous decision loss to Carlo Diaz VII in Manila on October 26, 2025.
On the other hand, Jabagat's record now stands at 7 wins and 2 losses, with six knockouts, as he looks to regroup after this setback.
Undercard Highlights and Exciting Bouts
In another notable match on the card, John Kevien Jimenez ended a two-fight losing streak with a spectacular fourth-round knockout of Remark Antaran. Jimenez knocked Antaran down once in the fourth round, and after Antaran rose, Jimenez delivered a powerful uppercut to score a second knockdown. Referee Nic Banal stopped the fight at the 1:03 mark for safety, awarding Jimenez the victory.
The 21-year-old Jimenez now holds a record of 10 wins and 4 losses, with five knockouts, while Antaran's record fell to 4 wins and 5 losses, with three knockouts. Prior to this fight, Jimenez had lost two consecutive matches to end 2025, including a fourth-round stoppage by Japan's Ryusei Matsumoto and a second-round loss to Dian Xing Zhu in South Korea.
Additionally, the undercard featured a successful professional debut for Justine Trazo, who won by majority decision against fellow newcomer Justine Tinambacan. The event also showcased six thrilling amateur bouts, adding to the excitement of the evening.
