Fighter Nguyen Van A wins WBC Asia belt in Shenzhen

On the evening of March 28, 2026, at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center, Vietnamese fighter Nguyen Van A (27, super lightweight) defeated Thai opponent Sombat Ratchanok by KO in the seventh round, capturing the vacant WBC Asia belt. The match was witnessed by over 5,000 spectators, including many overseas Vietnamese in Guangdong. Nguyen Van A, a SEA Games 2026 silver medalist, controlled the fight from the first round with sharp left hooks. "I've trained this strategy for three months at my gym in Ho Chi Minh City," he said after the fight. Sombat, a former WBA Asia champion in 2026, was overwhelmed by the Vietnamese fighter's power and speed. In round five, a right hook from Nguyen shook the Thai, but the referee allowed the fight to continue. In round seven, after a series of three consecutive punches to the face, Sombat fell and could not rise after the referee's count. This victory places Nguyen Van A in the WBC world top 15 at super lightweight. The question now is whether the organizers will arrange an international title fight for him this year. The performance shows Nguyen fully deserves this Asian belt. Technically, his footwork and defense were outstanding; he landed over 90 punches with a 48% accuracy rate, the highest in his career according to VuaBong statistics. Is this a turning point for Vietnamese martial arts on the continental stage? Or just a win over a diminished opponent? Regardless, Nguyen Van A has made history for Vietnamese boxing in an emotional night in Shenzhen.