Rising Filipino knockout artist Kenneth "The Lover Boy" Llover steps into the ring this Saturday night, June 6, 2026, with a mission to move closer to his dream world title shot.
IBF Bantamweight Title Eliminator
Llover will face undefeated American Michael Angeletti in an International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight title eliminator bout at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan. The winner of this fight will become the mandatory challenger for IBF bantamweight champion Jose Salas Reyes of Mexico, who holds a record of 17-0 with 11 knockouts.
Llover's Ranking and Record
Llover, the current Orient Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) bantamweight champion, is ranked No. 3 in the IBF bantamweight division. This is the highest available ranking as the IBF has left the top two positions vacant in its latest rankings for this weight class. Llover boasts an undefeated record of 17-0 with 12 knockouts. His opponent, Angeletti, is ranked No. 5 and holds a 12-0 record with 8 knockouts.
Undercard: Casimero vs. Nery
In the undercard, former Filipino world champion John Riel Casimero will face fellow veteran Luis Nery of Mexico. Casimero has a record of 35-5-1 with 24 knockouts, while Nery holds a 37-2 record with 28 knockouts.
