Philippine's best prospect AJ Banal will fight for the vacant WBA Superflyweight belt against Rafael Concepcion of Panama. The WBA Superflyweight belt became vacant when Mijares was elevated to Super Champion after his unification win against Alexander Muñoz.



Rafael Conception a southpaw, has record of 10-2 with 6 KOs. He avenged his two losses in a spectacular stoppage. He stopped Jean Piero Perez (12-2-0) in the 3rd after getting dropped twice in the second round last March 27, 2008.

Banal-Conception title fight will on July 26, 2008 in Cebu City, Philippines.