Sukma XXI: S’wak’s Texas Jeremy Lo KOs opponent in 5 seconds of round one

BINTULU (Aug 17): In an electrifying quarterfinal match at the Naim Bintulu Paragon Street Mall, Sarawak’s own Texas Jeremy Lo delivered a performance that left the audience in awe.

Facing off against Mohamad Rafid Aizril Mohd Farid Izuan from Kelantan, the bout was expected to be a fierce contest. However, Texas Jeremy had other plans.

As the bell rang, Texas Jeremy moved in with the speed and precision, and within seconds, after launching his left and right kicks he unleashed a powerful right punch to the face that caught his opponent off guard.

The crowd watched in stunned silence as Mohamad Rafid Aizril collapsed in the ring.

In just five seconds into the bell, the referee stepped in to stop the fight, declaring Texas Jeremy the winner by knockout.

The audience erupted in cheers, celebrating the local hero’s incredible victory.

Texas Jeremy’s swift and decisive win not only secured his place in the semifinals but also cemented his reputation as one of Sarawak’s most formidable young fighters.

Speaking to the media afterwards, Texas Jeremy said the fight ended faster than he expected.

However, he knew that it was all in the game plan — straight heavy punches and kicks.

When asked about his strategy prior to the match, he simply smiled and said: “Yes, but I can’t spill it out.”

As the bell rang, Texas Jeremy went all out, hard and fast with his relentless assault and precision.

It was his first time ever fighting here in Sukma, with so many cameras focused on him, and he found it exhilarating.

Texas commended the Sukma XXI as a grand event for young and promising fighters.

“I like it here, I love it,” he said, adding that the organisers took care of everything — food, transport, and every little detail.

His father, who is also his coach, stood in his corner, offering words of encouragement and he thanked him for everything.

He also thanked his coaching team in Phuket, who had helped him hone his skills to seconds qion.

Back home in Kuching, his training routine was rigorous, twice a day, every day, six days a week.

Mornings were spent training with his father, and afternoons were dedicated to refining his techniques. It was a grueling schedule, but it had all led to this moment.