Pongsaklek wants to fight in US, Europe

Record-breaking Thai flyweight Pongsaklek Wongjong-kam plans to fight outside Asia for the first time in his career if he gets past Japan's Daisuke Naito in seven weeks' time.

Pongsaklek, who has made all of his 17 WBC title defences in Thailand and Japan, said he wants to go to Europe or the United States for his 20th world title, but only if the money is right.

"If I get past this fight I would like to fight in Europe or America if asked to go there, no matter who the opponent is," he was quoted as saying.

"I'll fight there if the money is good. I'd like to gain the experience, become more famous and represent my country."

The Thai southpaw will travel to Tokyo on July 18 to take on Naito (32-2-2), who he has knocked out twice since 2002, the first time in a record 34 seconds.

Pongsaklek (65-2) has been accused of turning down overseas fights and avoiding big-name opponents to cling on to his belt, a claim he and his handlers reject.