Reigning Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) bantamweight champion Herlan Gomez of the Philippines will see action in a non-title fight in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on August 26 [or August 27, Sunday, starting 1:00 AM, Philippine time].

After four consecutive knockout wins in Bangkok, Thailand, Saraviahanon Herlan Gomez (9-1-0, 6 KOs) will battle against India’s Vikash Dahiya (6-2-1, 4 KOs) in Dubai.

The exciting boxing encounter will take place at Le Meridian Dubai Hotel & Conference Center.

The match, titled "Herlan Gomez vs. Vikash Dahiya" is produced and organized by Color World Star Promotions, in association with Vic Sports Promotions, The Fighter Thailand, China star promoter Liu Gang, and Highland Boxing Promotion.

The 8-round bantamweight bout will be aired live from the promoters' YouTube channels.

Fightnews ASIA reports that this is Gomez’s “golden chance in the City of Gold” as “boxing promoters, matchmakers, sponsors and fans in Dubai will be watching Herlan in action, interested in checking out the Filipino's fighting skills, speed, and power.”

"Although this is a non-title fight, I am working hard to win this match because this is my chance to shine in Dubai," Gomez told the E. B. Magalona PIO.

"I am always inspired to do my best in all my fights because of the strong support of Filipinos, especially my family and my fellow Saraviahanon," Gomez added.

The 24-year-old boxing champion hails from Barangay Madalag E. B. Magalona. Gomez finished his secondary education in E. B. Magalona National High School and his elementary in Doña A. Barrera Memorial School in Barangay Madalag.*

E. B. MAGALONA PIO
With report from CARLOS COSTA/ Fightnews ASIA
Herlan Gomez's fight photos from SpacePlus Bangkok