Daigo Higa vs Navapon Khaikanha Prediction: Bantamweight Clash at Lifetime Boxing Fights 18

Daigo Higa and Navapon Khaikanha are set to grace the ring in a compelling bantamweight clash at Lifetime Boxing Fights 18, scheduled for Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 13:00. The iconic Ota City Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan, will be the stage for this Main Card showdown, highlighting the skills of these professional bantamweight contenders. Fans can look forward to an exciting show of strength and accuracy as these top bantamweights compete for the title. This will add even more energy to the New Year's Eve boxing extravaganza in Tokyo, Japan.

Daigo Higa has a pro boxing record of 20 wins, 2 draws, and a loss after winning three of his last three fights. His last two matches were 10-rounder fights. They were against Sirichai Thaiyen and Songsaeng Phoyaem, in which Higa won in the style of a 4th round and an unanimous decision, respectively. In 2020, Higa faced Yuki Strong Kobayashi as he challenged for the WBO Asia Pacific Bantamweight Title and won via a right uppercut in the fifth round. However, that all came to an end soon, four months later, in 2021, when Higa faced Ryosuke Nishida, trying to defend the title, losing via a unanimous decision. The same trend has happened before this, when Higa lost his WBC World Flyweight Title after defending it twice against such huge boxing names as Thomas Masson and Juan Hernandez.

Navapon Khaikanha's wealth of experience can be seen in his pro boxing record of 58 wins and 3 draws. However, these losses were in his recent matchups. He has recorded two losses in his last four boxing bouts. The losses were to Vincent Astrolabio and Jason Moloney in the 11th round and via an unanimous decision. They were all 12-round bouts, which was a great test of endurance capacity at this age. Navapon Khaikanha has had early wins in some bouts against Thitikorn Rattanakun, Rattakorn Tassaworn, Yutthichai Wannawong, Prathip Chinram, and Pipat Chaiporn. In 2020, Navapon Khaikanha won the WBC Asia Bantamweight Title against Suradech Ruhasiri via TKO/KO in the fourth round.

The bantamweight bout between Daigo Higa and Navapon Khaikanha at Lifetime Boxing Fights 18 promises to be a highlight for boxing fans. Higa's explosiveness and speed, combined with Kekanha's technical skills, make for an exciting fight. While Higa enters the tournament as the local favorite, Kekanha's accuracy and skill may pose a challenge. The fight was likely to go on to the end, with Higa Daigo winning by a narrow, unanimous decision.