DianXing Zhu arrives in Cebu ahead of “Fist of Fury 10”
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Highly rated Chinese boxer DianXing Zhu touched down in Cebu at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, ahead of a crucial assignment in the Queen City of the South.
Zhu arrived with his manager, Robin Wang, and 11 compatriots, all set to back him in his clash against Filipino Ian Paul Abne in the main event of “Fist of Fury 10 – The Eliminator,” slated this Saturday, May 9, at the New Cebu Coliseum.
Promoter and Cebuano sportsman Lorenzo “Chao” Sy said more members of Zhu’s camp are expected to arrive on Friday, May 8.
“About 29 of them will be coming here,” said Sy, owner of Chao Sy International Promotions.
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DianXing Zhu promising a KO
Zhu enters the bout with a strong statement, promising a knockout victory over Abne in what serves as an International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight title eliminator. The winner will earn a mandatory shot at reigning IBF minimumweight champion, fellow Filipino Pedro Taduran.
That confidence is not without basis. Zhu has built a reputation as a dangerous knockout artist, known for his aggressive, forward-pressing style.
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Abne, however, is unfazed. His camp from the Cebu-based ARQ Boxing Stable said they have put in rigorous preparation and remain confident heading into the fight.
Zhu carries a 16–1 record with 14 knockouts, while Abne boasts an unbeaten 12–0 slate with four knockouts.
The two fighters are set to come face-to-face during the official weigh-in on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Cebu Coliseum, which will be followed by the press conference.
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