It is easy to overlook Lorence Rosas as he goes up against Charly Suarez.

While Suarez is undefeated in all 5 of his professional bouts, Rosas has dropped his last 4 fights, suffering two stoppage losses during that stretch.

Moreover, Suarez is a decorated member of the national team, having represented the Philippines in the 2016 Rio Olympics and winning gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games thrice.

Rosas, though, is unbothered by the huge odds stacked against him as he tangles with Suarez in a 10-round super featherweight duel that banners the event VSP Boxing will stage in Paniqui, Tarlac on Saturday, April 24.

“Although I’m facing an opponent who is strong and prominent, I’m setting aside the negative thoughts other people have regarding our fight,” Rosas told Rappler in Filipino.

“I’m just positive because anything can happen. Even if many think that I’m at a disadvantage, I will still do my best.”

Rosas, if anything, feels that a potential win over Suarez can breathe new life to his boxing career.

The Palawan native admitted his slump while being a freelance boxer has made him question whether the sport is still for him.

“[My mentality before] was whoever calls me, as long as my boxing license has not expired, then I will fight,” Rosas said.

“It will be better if I win. Doors might open for me. I did not have a manager and a promoter in my previous fights so it was really hard.”

“This is the fight which I think will give me another chance to continue boxing,” Rosas added.

Determined to represent Palawan and prove he still has plenty of gas left in the tank, Rosas vows he is a different man from his losing streak.

“I’m more prepared now. I was not focused in my recent losses. It seemed like I did not have my heart and mind committed to fighting so I did not care about the things going on around me,” Rosas said.

“Now, I’m serious for this fight.” – Rappler.com