In a battle of unbeaten 130-pound warriors, Filipino "Demolition Man" Jenel Lausa is all systems go for his tough battle against former Cuban amateur standout Jadier Herrera for the vacant WBA Asia South super featherweight strap - on Saturday, February 26, at the Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

"The clash has been confirmed by the WBA Asia head office in Seoul, Korea," says fight co-promoter Brico Santig of the Highland Boxing Team.

A victory in “The City of Gold” Dubai could propel the winner for more thrilling and rewarding missions later in the year, as well as a possible inclusion in the WBA world rankings.

For the Filipino Lausa, the battle will be his first fight outside of his native land.  With stakes high, the fight could be the perfect stage for the Manny Pacquiao compatriot to showcase his fighting spirit and caliber, a real booster to his career.

However, even though Lausa (10-0-1, 6 KO's) has kept himself in the gym, daily training and sweating, he hasn't climbed into the ring since his last combat in Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines, in September of 2019.

In that latest clash nearly 2 and half years ago, Lausa repeatedly floored and subsequently stopped in five chapters brave East Timor journeyman Carlos Lopez (28-11, 8 KO's).

Herrera might the toughest, most difficult foe whom Jenel has faced so far in his 7-year pro boxing career.

In sharp contrast, Herrera has kept himself super busy in complete and constant fighting mode, being far more active than the tough Pinoy super featherweight.

Point in case: during 2021, the 19-year-old Herrera (5-0, 5 KO's), born in the beautiful Camaguey in Central Cuba, fought intense amateur and pro clashes.

In April of 2021, he competed in the 60 kilos weight-class at the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships in Kielce, Poland, making it to the quarter finals.

Herrera did not win any medal in Poland, but learned valuable fighting experience.

Then last July he turned pro, kicking off his professional career in the spectacular city of Dubai, where he is currently living, training and fighting, handled by promoter Phuc An Nguyen.

As a result, during the last 6 months Herrera has fought 5 times, winning all those wars by way of knockout, including a round four stoppage win over veteran Filipino warrior Eduardo Mancito (18-13-2, 9 KO's).

This interesting collision between Lausa and Herrera is the co-feature for the international card headlined by Filipino bantamweight Vincent "Asero" Astrolabio (16-3, 12 KO's) taking on former world champion Guillermo "El Chacal" Rigondeaux (20-2, 13 KO's) for the WBC International strap.

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