Jether Oliva loses via TKO in Mexico

Mar 1, 2015 10:52 PM PHT

Ryan Songalia

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Filipino boxer Jether Oliva was dropped twice in round two before his corner stopped the fight after the fourth round

Luis Nery stands over Jether Oliva following a knockdown in the second round. Photo from Zanfer press release

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxer Jether Oliva was knocked down twice in the second round before his corner stopped his fight against Luis Nery at the Convention Center in Rosarito, Mexico prior to the start of the fifth round.

Oliva (22-3-2, 10 knockouts) of General Santos City, Philippines loses for the first time since his close defeat to former flyweight titleholder Moruti Mthalane in March of 2014. Both Oliva and the Tijuana, Mexico native Nery (16-0, 11 KOs) weighed in a pound over the contract weight at 117.

The event was promoted by Zanfer Promotions. – Rappler.com