Undefeated Filipino bantamweight prospect Kenneth Llover is closing out a packed 2025 with his fourth fight of the year, as he defends his OPBF bantamweight title against Ayati Sailike on December 27 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan.
The 22-year-old standout is coming off a scintillating first-round knockout over Luciano Baldor last October in Kyrgyzstan. All of Llover’s bouts this year have ended in stoppages, and he’s aiming to deliver another explosive finish before heading into 2026.
> “This is my last fight of the year, and I want nothing less than an impressive performance to defend my OPBF bantamweight title,” Llover said. “This kind of activity is what I’ve always hoped for. Thank you to my promoters, Gerry Peñalosa and Kameda Promotions. Philippines, this one is for you!”
Two-division world champion Gerry Peñalosa, who manages Llover’s career, believes his fighter is inching closer to the global stage. With the top two spots in the IBF bantamweight rankings vacant and the next contenders possibly set to meet, Peñalosa sees a potential world title shot in 2026.
“Kenneth is already in the top five. With the situation in the IBF, we may be looking at a world title fight next year,” said Peñalosa. “But first, we need to take care of business on December 27. This opponent is no joke. We’re laser-focused on getting the job done before thinking ahead.”
More details on Llover’s title defense will be announced soon on Powcast Sports.
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