April Osenio Gets Ready for a Man‑Delightful Comeback in Manila
At just 22 years old, the wushu‑wielding star April Osenio is on a reset mission. After losing via submission to Jenny Huang and an easy TKO to “The Panda” Xiong Jing Nan in the last year, she’s pushing herself to prove she’s not stuck in a slump.
“I’m Outside the Box Now”
“Expect to see a more composed April Osenio,” she says, waving off the reckless rush that led to her recent defeats. “I’m focusing on maturity—no more specks of chaos in my fights.”
Team Lakay—Her Power‑Ups
- Coach Mark Sangiao – “It’s true love, and Man‑Delightful, you can’t argue.”
- Coaching squad – He tells her, “The more you study, the more skill you get.”
Now she’s got the extra time. - Unlimited study‑time, React, Train, Repeat—the Syllabus of Success.
Grand Return: “…on Friday, 26 January…”
- Event: ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES
- Opponent: Jomary “The Zamboanginian Fighter” Torres
- Weight: Atomweight, Ready for a showdown between two rising stars.
Young Fighter, Big Dreams
April is honest: “I still have a long way to climb.” She’s zooming in on:
- Striking game – Polish for the blows like a ballerina.
- Footwork – Improving so she can dance around opponents.
- Wushu tightening – Because even the most graceful art wants a powerhouse.
“Just trust the process,” she confides. She’s gearing up for a triumphant return, ready to turn the tide and keep the fighting spirit alive.
Osenio Takes a Hard Lesson, Gets Ready for Jomary Torres
After a tough misstep against Xiong, the Philippines’ rising star XML‑Osenio is sharpening her game for a showdown with the tough‑nosed Jomary Torres. The second‑round loss was a wake‑up call, and she’s pulling out the playbook this time.
Lesson from the Loss
- Beating Xiong – Xiong dominated the stand‑up and knocked out Osenio in the first round.
- Why Osenio lost – “I went for a trade, got caught on the fence, and just fired back naturally,” she said. “I should’ve strategized more.”
- Takeaway – “We win or we learn. That’s the bottom line. I learned a big lesson that day.”
Setting the Stage for Torres
Ready with her newfound wisdom, Osenio is looking forward to the fight against Jomary Torres, a veteran who’s already made headlines with wins over Rika Ishige and Nita Dea.
- Respect for Torres – “Jomary is a tremendous competitor and I have lots of respect for her.”
- What it means – “Beating both Rika Ishige and Nita Dea isn’t easy. She’s tough, talented, and stubborn. It’s going to be a great test.”
The Bigger Picture
While the title might seem far off, Osenio’s focus is clear: give the crowd and herself a fight to remember.
- Future dream – “One Championship is a blessing for me.”
- Opportunity – “Competing on the biggest stage in Asia is a privilege. I won’t let this chance go to waste.”
- Plan – “I’ll put my all into the fight on 26 January and see how far I can go.”
