Chinese boxer DianXing Zhu arrived in Cebu City at 3:00 PM on May 6, 2026, for his upcoming fight at "Fist of Fury 10 – The Eliminator."
Zhu was accompanied by his manager Robin Wang and a group of 11 supporters, all preparing for his clash against Filipino fighter Ian Paul Abne on May 9.
Promoter Lorenzo "Chao" Sy indicated that more members of Zhu's team will join him on May 8, boosting their ranks to nearly 30.
About 29 of them will be coming here.
Lorenzo 'Chao' Sy
Zhu aims for a knockout victory, emphasizing his aggressive fighting style. This match serves as an International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight title eliminator.
The winner will secure a mandatory title shot against the current IBF minimumweight champion, Pedro Taduran.
Zhu, who has a professional record of 16 wins and 1 loss, with 14 knockouts, is confident heading into the bout.
Abne, however, remains undaunted, with his team from the ARQ Boxing Stable asserting they are well-prepared for the challenge.
Abne holds an unbeaten record of 12 wins, including 4 knockouts, and is looking to maintain his perfect streak.
The official weigh-in for the fighters is set for May 8 at 10:00 AM at the Cebu Coliseum, followed by a press conference.