Fajardo loading up on ammo

Miel Fajardo looked a bit embarrassed when asked about his punching power in relation to his fast-approaching world title shot in Tokyo, Japan.

“I believe he is going to feel it,” Fajardo told DAILY TRIBUNE with a sheepish smile.

“He” is Masamichi Yabuki, the defending International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight champion who meets Fajardo in a mandatory defense on 26 November at the Ebara Wave Arena.

The punch Fajardo is most proud of is his left hook, the same blow he’s been using to put away majority of his 12 knockout victims, seven of them not going past the first round.

Next month, Fajardo will be aiming to land the same and hope Yabuki becomes his 13th kayo victim.

Given Fajardo’s ability to whack, Yabuki will be on the look out for that one and likewise ready to pull the trigger as well.

Fajardo, who is eight years younger at 26, has just commenced with the next stage of his buildup for Yabuki.

After spending a month in Hong Kong, the Agusan del Sur native returned to Manila a few days ago and immediately reported for training at the Elorde Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque.

“I am up against a very tough guy. So, I have to work hard in training. This is a world title fight and you got to push yourself,” he said.

In the next four weeks, Fajardo will be sparring with three guys his training team has picked before they fly to Toyo a week before the fight.

Making sure Fajardo gets what he needs during training is Hong Kong-based manager Lennon Tsoi, who has been going the extra mile in helping his fighter get into top form.

“I have full faith in him,” Tsoi said.