Hong Kong's "Wonder Boy" Rex Tso returned to professional boxing after an eight-year hiatus with a technical knockout victory against Philippine boxer Vergilio Silvano on Sunday. The 35-year-old Filipino opponent was unable to continue after being knocked down in the fifth round of their six-round bout held in the Philippines.
Tso, who maintained his undefeated professional record of 23-0, became emotional after the fight, shedding tears of joy. "This is what real boxing feels like," he expressed post-match, acknowledging his journey back to professional boxing since resuming training in March. The local star emphasized his commitment to continuous improvement, particularly in physical conditioning and offensive techniques.
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The match saw relatively even exchanges through the first three rounds before Tso gained advantage in the fourth round with a powerful strike that destabilized his opponent. Early in the fifth round, another heavy punch sent Silvano to his knees, prompting the referee to stop the contest.
Tso's return marks a significant comeback since his controversial 2017 victory against Japan's Kohei Kono, after which he transitioned to amateur boxing including participation in Paris Olympic and Hangzhou Asian Games qualifiers.
In a separate bout on the same card, Hong Kong's rising boxing talent Lokmond Ngan also secured a technical knockout victory against Bryan Ascano of the Philippines in the third round, preserving his undefeated professional record and advancing to 5-0. The promising fighter humbly noted he had initially anticipated winning by points rather than knockout.
rising boxing talent Lokmond Ngan Photo: RCT Hong Kong
