Now, himself the father of two sons, ages 7 and 5, and living in Cebu City, Philippines, Esneth hopes a big win can elevate his status in the sport. He has had success abroad in the past, having won a majority decision in Vietnam over Minh Phat Sam in 2019, and winning knockouts over Jukiya Iimura and Kosuke Tomioka in Japan in 2022. In his most recent fight, he lost a unanimous decision to compatriot Miel Fajardo in October.
