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Abne in tough battle vs Espinas for IBF Asia flyweight belt today

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October 12, 2025

ARQ Stable stalwart April Jay “Astroboy” Abne faces another tough test in his fistic career as he trades blows with the world-ranked Jesse “Little Giant” Espinas for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia flyweight crown in the main event of “Bugbugan sa Abra:Tapatan ng Kampeon” fight card presented by Solid North Sports Promotions today (Sunday, October 12) at the University of Abra’s Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium in Bangued.

Abne in tough battle vs Espinas for IBF Asia flyweight belt today

April Jay "Astroboy" Abne of Cebu's ARQ Stable and WBO No.7 flyweight contender Jesse "Little Giant" Espinas will clash for the IBF Asia flyweight title in the main event of "Bugbugan sa Abra:Tapatan ng Kampeon" presented by Solid North Sports Promotions today at the University of Abra's Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium in Bangued. CONTRIBUTED

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