Chris`s opponent was 34 years old and had an orthodox boxing style, Fathan Rangkuti, media and promotion officer of Mahkota Promotions, said here Tuesday.
At the same time and venue, IBO Asia Pacific fly-weight champion Daud Yordan would be fighting Philippine boxer Ramie Laput, he said.
"Daud`s opponent is 33 years old and also has an orthodox boxing style. He descended to bantam weight," Fathan said.
The contracts on Chris John`s and Daud Yordan`s matches had already been signed and what they now had to do was preparing themselves for the upcoming fights, he said.
"Late February Chris John will leave for Australia to train at Herry`s Gym in Perth under supervision of his trainer Craig Christian," Fathan said.
When in the ring with Shoji Kimora, Chris John who is nicknamed The Dragon would be defending his title for the 16th time.
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