Kenneth ‘Lover Boy’ Llover Delivers Another Masterclass — Stops Ex-World Champ Concepción in Manila
Manila, August 17, 2025 – Filipino boxing sensation Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover extended his unblemished record to 15-0 with a sensational technical knockout over former two-division world champion Luis “El Nica” Concepción on Sunday night at Winford Resort and Casino. In front of a roaring Manila crowd, Llover electrified fans with his trademark power and poise in a co-promoted bout between Gerrypens Promotions and Kameda Promotions, co-presented by the venue itself.
From the opening bell, Llover captivated the crowd—not just with his ferocity but with his flair—flooring the experienced Panamanian in both the second and third rounds. Despite absorbing heavy shots, the veteran Concepción showed championship grit, rising to keep the fight alive. But as the action heated up in round eight, Llover unleashed a devastating barrage of unanswered punches. Concepción stayed on his feet, but it was clear he’d reached his breaking point. The referee stopped the bout at the 2:27 mark of Round 8, giving “Lover Boy” another emphatic statement win.
To the packed arena, Llover wasn't merely winning — he was exciting. Manila fans celebrated each punch, each flourish, each roar, as “Lover Boy” made boxing look effortless and electric at once.
The Momentum
Rewinding earlier this year, the 22-year-old southpaw from General Trias, Cavite rose rapidly on the regional and global stage. In December 2024, he claimed the interim OPBF bantamweight title with a ruthless first-round TKO in Osaka. Then in March 2025, he unified the title with another devastating first-round stoppage of Japan's Keita Kurihara at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall — cementing his status as one of boxing’s brightest rising stars
His climb in the rankings continued apace — prior to the Concepción bout, Llover was already recognized as one of the hottest bantamweight prospects in the Philippines, earning top-10 placement in The RING’s standings.
What’s Next for "Lover Boy"?
Here are some potential next steps for the fast-rising Llover:
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World Title Eliminator or Shot: With a resume including wins over decorated veterans and a clean transition from regional to international success, a world title eliminator is next potentially against Landile Ngxeke on Oct 26 in Krgystan as shared by his promoters.
Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover turned Winford Resort into his arena of excitement, delivering another electrifying performance—this time disposing of a former world champion in emphatic fashion. Manila fans were both witnesses and participants in a boxing spectacle that blended power, precision, and showmanship.
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