JAKARTA - Daud Yordan is in Thailand and is focusing on maintaining his weight ahead of the WBC Asian Boxing Council Silver super lightweight (63.5 kg) title fight against Rachata Khaophimai in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday.
"All programs have been carried out. Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the last exercise and the day after tomorrow we will have a weight-weighing session. Now we just have to focus on maintaining our weight," said Daud as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, November 15.
Daud left for the Land of the White Elephant on Sunday, November 14. Upon arrival in Thailand, he must undergo quarantine in accordance with applicable policies.
"On arrival at the airport, the PCR test and quarantine were immediately provided at the hotel that had been provided and yesterday the test result was negative. So we may look for hotels outside those that have been provided for quarantine," Daud added.
Daud went to Thailand with his coach Edin Diaz and two people from the management of MPRO International. David immediately trained lightly to maintain fitness.
"Of course this match is my first step back in two years. All boxers in the world during this pandemic are very difficult to compete. I am grateful to be one of those who comeback and fight outside," said Daud.
For the 34-year-old boxer, the duel was the first time after almost two years without being in the ring. The last time, Daud had a duel when he won over boxer from South Africa, Michael Mokoena, at Jatim Park 3, Batu, East Java, November 17, 2019.
Daud made his professional debut on August 25, 2005. Throughout his career, he has played 44 matches and 40 of them ended in wins.
Meanwhile, the opponent, made his professional debut on May 31, 2019 and has only played in seven matches, all of which ended in wins.
On this occasion, Daud also asked for prayers and support from the Indonesian people so that they could perform well and achieve victory. "Of course, the support and prayers from the Indonesian people are very important, especially West Kalimantan, which is the province of my birth," said Daud.
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