My goal is to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, says Hong Kong boxing star Rex Tso after less than impressive comeback
- The Wonder Kid defeats Taiwanese amateur Chiang Yi-hung by decision
- Hong Kong star is returning to his amateur days after seven years as a professional
Hong Kong’s unbeaten super flyweight Rex Tso Sing-yu won his comeback fight on Friday night after a 13-month lay-off and then announced he would try to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Fighting in the main event of Ultimate Extreme Fight, which included a live band, the Wonder Kid blew away the cobwebs to defeat Taiwanese amateur Chiang Yi-hung on points at Southorn Stadium in a less than impressive return.
Wearing a red tank top and trunks, Tso waved to the crowd when he entered the stadium but he looked distinctively ring rusty as judges somehow gave the verdict to him by unanimous decision.
Tso then told the crowd that it was always his aim to compete at the Olympics.
“I had the chance to compete in the Olympics 10 years ago but I was lazy and didn’t go for it. I will try my hardest to qualify for it beginning with the Olympic qualifiers next year,” the southpaw said.
“It’s really been a long time away from the ring. I really missed the thrill of fighting. After I came back from training, I received so many messages of support. Hopefully, everybody will continue to support me while I try for the Olympics,” he said.
