Ganigan, who won the coveted green and gold belt from Japan’s Yu Kimura, will make his first defense of his 108 pounds belt when he faces Taconing, who gave a great impression in Mexico defeating former world champion, Ramón “Príncipe” Garcia, in an eliminatory match.
The Philippine is a seasoned southpaw. He has a record of 22 victories, 18 KO´s and 2 defeats. He is the current OPBF Champion and he has 9 victories in a row since he was defeated by Thai, Komapayak Porpramook, on his only title bout, up to now.
Ganigan has 27 victories with 17 KO´s and 6 losses. He too is a Southpaw.