Lightweight champ Kauko to continue training for fights

By PARKER TAMBUA
PAPUA New Guinea lightweight champion Raka Kauko Jr says he will continue preparations, under trainer Jamie Pang, for his upcoming international fights.
“I have been training under Pang since I turned professional in 2017,” he said.
“He is passionate about fight sports.
“He will continue to work with me in terms of training as I prepare for my upcoming international fights.”
Kauko said he had a fight this month and one against Philippine champion Roldan Aldea in a re-match, which was scheduled for early next year.
He said Pang, who is facing drugs and gun charges, had contributed in helping a lot of youths find their purpose in life through sports.
“Jamie took me in after he saw potential in me,” Kauko said.
“He trained me into a better person and a great boxer in the country.
“It’s not only me, he does that to many other boxers, youths that are involved in martial arts.
“He has mentored and trained a lot of boxers.
“He contributed in helping those young men become better people.
“I am one of those men who he has mentored.”