THREE Moralde brothers - Engelbert, John Vincent and Edwin, Jr., beat their opponents to win their respective bouts.
This is during the close of the Pahalipay sa Pasko ni Mayor Rody and Vice Mayor Inday Sara Boxing Tournament held at the City Hall Drive on Sunday.
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The Moraldes, who hail from Buhangin, received a cash prize of P600 each in the meet organized by the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (Abap) Region 11 (Davao Region).
The other winners from Buhangin were Macky Suazo, Kim Robert Galon, Ebenizer Piquero and Leonar Duelez.
Talomo's Almer Santiago, Boulevard's Arnel Agustin, Julius Silva, Ruben Lanaza, Louie Gimeni and Garry Pugoy, Calinan's Jaime Gelbolingo and Marilog's Arnel Agad also shared the limelight in the one-day slugfest.
The losers, meanwhile, went home with P400 apiece in the event presented by Mayor Rodrigo and Vice Mayor Inday Sara Duterte in coordination with the Sports Development Division of the City Mayor's Office. (MLSA)
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on December 22, 2009.
11/18/09
Pray for Z Gorres's speedy recovery
Cebu sports editor Mike Limpag described Z Gorres as a good man.
Mike admired him because of his humility.
Z Gorres won his bout in the Pacquiao-Cotto undercard against Colombian Juan Melendez via unanimous decision.
Melendez landed a strong left cross on the head of Z Gorres and knocked him down, 25 seconds left in the final round.
Few minutes later, the ALA fighter of Cebu was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery to remove the blood clot.
He is in stable condition at the University Medical Center but observers said that Z Gorres will be no longer fit to fight.
Mike, a regular in the Philippine Airlines Inter-Club Golf Tournament coverage, I am sure is very relieved of the good news.
What we can do right now is to include Z Gorres in our prayers for a speedy recovery.
Mike admired him because of his humility.
Z Gorres won his bout in the Pacquiao-Cotto undercard against Colombian Juan Melendez via unanimous decision.
Melendez landed a strong left cross on the head of Z Gorres and knocked him down, 25 seconds left in the final round.
Few minutes later, the ALA fighter of Cebu was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery to remove the blood clot.
He is in stable condition at the University Medical Center but observers said that Z Gorres will be no longer fit to fight.
Mike, a regular in the Philippine Airlines Inter-Club Golf Tournament coverage, I am sure is very relieved of the good news.
What we can do right now is to include Z Gorres in our prayers for a speedy recovery.
10/14/09
BROWNE-BELANDRES WBC YOUTH TITLE BOUT ON ABS CBN STUDIO 23 OCT. 17
The controversial fight between Australian Davey Browne, Jr. and Filipino Reynaldo Belandres held in Sydney, Australia Oct. 9 will be shown on "Tomorrow's Champions," a boxing program aired every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on ABS CBN's Studio 23.
North Cotabato Vice Gov. Manny Pinol, whose Braveheart Boxing Club manages Belandres, said former world champion Jeff Fenech in whose program "Jeff Fenech Fight Night" the fight was aired and Bill Treacy, owner of the Grange Old School Boxing, which promoted the bout, gave him the permission to air the video of the event to give Filipino boxing fans an opportunity to see the controversial fight.
Browne, 22, (17 wins, 1 loss, 4 KOs before the fight) one of the rising stars of Australian boxing who stands 5' 11", was matched against former national amateur boxer Reynaldo Belandres, 23, of Matalam, North Cotabato for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World Featherweight title set for 10 rounds at the plush Star City Casino and Hotel in downtown Sydney.
Shorter by about 6 inches in height, Belandres , who had a record of 15 wins, 10 KOs and 2 draws before the bout, brought the fight to the Australian following his corner's instructions to get inside the long arms of Browne and dig into the midsection.
Belandres succeeded in dominating the fight, opening up a cut over the right eye of Browne in the 2nd round which turned the Australian's face into a bloody mess while at the same time staggering the latter several times with left hooks and overhand rights.
The highly-partisan Australian crowd fell silent as round after round the shorter Filipino fighter pursued Browne around the small ring and delivered haymakers in contrast to the pawing punches of the Australian.
But while Belandres was able to overcome the reach and height advantage and tamed the partisan crowd, he was not able to survive the pens of the three Australian judges who scored the fight 98-92, 97-95 and 97-94, all in favor of Browne.
The decision was widely booed by the Australian boxing fans and denounced as "robbery" by the promoter himself, Bill Treacy, American former world middleweight and lightheavyweight champion Mike McCallum who was at ringside, and other prominent personalities at ringside.
Jeff Fenech, who was doing the commentary of the fight and making an unofficial scoring of the fight which he saw Browne's way, called the lopsided scoring of the fight as "disgusting."
Even Browne' father and trainer, Davey Sr., admitted to Australian trainer Todd Makelin and he and his son were also surprised by the verdict. He has promised to give Belandres a rematch in the spirit of fairness and sportsmanship but this will take place next year to allow his son's injuries to heal.(pr)
North Cotabato Vice Gov. Manny Pinol, whose Braveheart Boxing Club manages Belandres, said former world champion Jeff Fenech in whose program "Jeff Fenech Fight Night" the fight was aired and Bill Treacy, owner of the Grange Old School Boxing, which promoted the bout, gave him the permission to air the video of the event to give Filipino boxing fans an opportunity to see the controversial fight.
Browne, 22, (17 wins, 1 loss, 4 KOs before the fight) one of the rising stars of Australian boxing who stands 5' 11", was matched against former national amateur boxer Reynaldo Belandres, 23, of Matalam, North Cotabato for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World Featherweight title set for 10 rounds at the plush Star City Casino and Hotel in downtown Sydney.
Shorter by about 6 inches in height, Belandres , who had a record of 15 wins, 10 KOs and 2 draws before the bout, brought the fight to the Australian following his corner's instructions to get inside the long arms of Browne and dig into the midsection.
Belandres succeeded in dominating the fight, opening up a cut over the right eye of Browne in the 2nd round which turned the Australian's face into a bloody mess while at the same time staggering the latter several times with left hooks and overhand rights.
The highly-partisan Australian crowd fell silent as round after round the shorter Filipino fighter pursued Browne around the small ring and delivered haymakers in contrast to the pawing punches of the Australian.
But while Belandres was able to overcome the reach and height advantage and tamed the partisan crowd, he was not able to survive the pens of the three Australian judges who scored the fight 98-92, 97-95 and 97-94, all in favor of Browne.
The decision was widely booed by the Australian boxing fans and denounced as "robbery" by the promoter himself, Bill Treacy, American former world middleweight and lightheavyweight champion Mike McCallum who was at ringside, and other prominent personalities at ringside.
Jeff Fenech, who was doing the commentary of the fight and making an unofficial scoring of the fight which he saw Browne's way, called the lopsided scoring of the fight as "disgusting."
Even Browne' father and trainer, Davey Sr., admitted to Australian trainer Todd Makelin and he and his son were also surprised by the verdict. He has promised to give Belandres a rematch in the spirit of fairness and sportsmanship but this will take place next year to allow his son's injuries to heal.(pr)
10/3/09
Belandres In Shape for Biggest Fight In Young Career
Former amateur standout and college student Reynaldo Belandres is just 3 pounds over the featherweight limit as he gets into perfect shape for the biggest fight of his young career, the World Boxing Council (WBC) World Youth Featherweight Championship against Australia's Davey Brown on Oct. 9 in Sydney.
Belandres, 23, undefeated in 17 professional fights with two draws and 10 KOs, will be flying to Sydney on Oct. 6 along with assistant trainer Bruce Lerio. His manager, North Cotabato Vice Gov. Manny Pinol, is set to take the trip a day before the fight.
Belandres and Lerio will be welcomed in Sydney by Garry Keane, an Australian who is married to Vice Gov. Pinol's cousin, Mae, and former professional fighter Todd Makelin, a friend of the vice governor who fought Manny Pacquiao many years ago in Kidapawan City.
"This is just a World Youth Championship but for us in North Cotabato, this is something very big because this will be the first time one of our boxers will be fighting for a world championship," said Vice Gov. Pinol.
Vice Gov. Pinol said he decided to travel to Australia because he wanted to be in the corner of Belandres during the fight.
"Belandres is young and he needs a lot of guidance during the fight," he said.
Against Brown, Belandres will be facing a very tall fighter who is a ring tactician and has fought many difficult bouts in his career.
"If Reynaldo wins this one, then the regular world featherweight title will be in our sights," he said.
Belandres is one of the many outstanding boxers of the Braveheart Boxing Club of North Cotabato, five of whom are already regional champions of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
The WBO regional champions are: Rommel "Little Assassin" Asenjo, 20, miniflyweight Oriental titlist; Edrin "The Sting" Dapudong, 23, junior flyweight Oriental champion; Rolando "Smooth Operator" Magbanua, 24, WBO Interim Oriental bantamweight champion; Jundy "Pretty Boy" Maraon, 24, WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight champion and Lorenzo "Thunderbolt" Villanueva, 23, WBO Oriental Featherweight titlist.
Belandres, 23, undefeated in 17 professional fights with two draws and 10 KOs, will be flying to Sydney on Oct. 6 along with assistant trainer Bruce Lerio. His manager, North Cotabato Vice Gov. Manny Pinol, is set to take the trip a day before the fight.
Belandres and Lerio will be welcomed in Sydney by Garry Keane, an Australian who is married to Vice Gov. Pinol's cousin, Mae, and former professional fighter Todd Makelin, a friend of the vice governor who fought Manny Pacquiao many years ago in Kidapawan City.
"This is just a World Youth Championship but for us in North Cotabato, this is something very big because this will be the first time one of our boxers will be fighting for a world championship," said Vice Gov. Pinol.
Vice Gov. Pinol said he decided to travel to Australia because he wanted to be in the corner of Belandres during the fight.
"Belandres is young and he needs a lot of guidance during the fight," he said.
Against Brown, Belandres will be facing a very tall fighter who is a ring tactician and has fought many difficult bouts in his career.
"If Reynaldo wins this one, then the regular world featherweight title will be in our sights," he said.
Belandres is one of the many outstanding boxers of the Braveheart Boxing Club of North Cotabato, five of whom are already regional champions of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
The WBO regional champions are: Rommel "Little Assassin" Asenjo, 20, miniflyweight Oriental titlist; Edrin "The Sting" Dapudong, 23, junior flyweight Oriental champion; Rolando "Smooth Operator" Magbanua, 24, WBO Interim Oriental bantamweight champion; Jundy "Pretty Boy" Maraon, 24, WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight champion and Lorenzo "Thunderbolt" Villanueva, 23, WBO Oriental Featherweight titlist.
9/5/09
DAVAO DEL NORTE’S CHARLY SUAREZ WINS IN THE 2009 MILAN AIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
DAVAO DEL NORTE’S CHARLY SUAREZ WINS IN THE 2009 MILAN AIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
As the five-man Philippine Team contingent faces the toughest challenge in the on-going 2009 AIBA World Championships in Milan, Italy, a Davao del Norte amateur pugilist surely made a mark in this prestigious event.
Charly Suarez, easily Mindanao’s most promising amateur boxing standout to date who started his early amateur days as a member of the nationally-acclaimed Tonyboy Floirendo-fathered Barangay Una Boxing Team before joining the Philippine Team training pool, played with wit and grit as he overwhelmed Julian Stan of Romania with a score of 18-8. His next fight will be against the Korean Min Jae Joo ranked no.55 in the world ratings. Suarez, now a Philippine Army campaigner in the featherweight division (55-57 kgs.) is one of the five amateur boxers to represent the country in this tourney which features top caliber fighters from around the globe. Other team members include 2008 Moscow World Championships Gold Medalist Harry Tañamor, 2006 Doha Asian Games Gold Medalist Joan Tipon, Genebert Basadre, and Joegin Ladon.
Though still young at 23, Charly Suarez already participated in numerous international tournaments such as the 2009 Chicago World Championships, 2006 Thailand King’s Cup, among others and has recently finished his training with other RP bets in Cuba along with Rey Saludar, also a former Barangay Una Boxing Team stalwart.
Cong. Anton Lagdameo of the 2nd District of Davao del Norte who continues to support the grassroots program of the Barangay Una Boxing Team, is very much pleased with the results saying ”Though the win of Suarez is still in the preliminary stages, his triumph is well-meant as it signifies also the success of our Barangayanihan Sports Development Program particularly in amateur boxing at the grassroot-level and its contribution to the nation’s training pool”. Lagdameo hoped that Suarez along with the other competing RP Team fighters will eventually have a breakthrough campaign and haul back a gold medal to the country.
7/14/09
Year of the Bravehearts
Rommel "Little Assassin" Asenjo
Rolando "Smooth Operator" Magbanua
Lorenzo "Thunberbolt" Villanueva
Jundy "Pretty Boy" Maraon
Edrin "The Sting" DapudongPrepare your 2010 boxing calendar this early. Make sure it is adorned with a Big Red Heart pierced by a flash of lightning.
If Lady Luck smiles, 2010 could be the year of the Braveheart Boys of North Cotabato, a province in the Southern Philippines which has a long history of conflict and violence but which has stood out as one of the most outstanding local government units in the country.
With five regional champions in its folds, Braveheart Boxing Club could finally realize the dream of its patron, North Cotabato Vice Governor Manny Pinol to produce world boxing champions.
Braveheart boxers now own five World Boxing Organization (WBO) regional titles. Tiny Rommel "Little Assassin" Asenjo, 20, (14 wins, 2 losses, 12 KOs) holds the WBO Oriental Miniflyweight title; Edrin "The Sting" Dapudong, 23, (21 wins, 2 losses, 13 KOs) is the WBO Oriental Junior Flyweight titlist; Jundy "Pretty Boy" Maraon, 24, (14 wins, 11 KOs, 1 draw) is the WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight champion; Rolando "Smooth Operator" Magbanua, 24, (17 wins, 12 KOs) is the WBO Interim Oriental bantamweight champion; and Lorenzo "Thunberbolt" Villanueva, 23, (15 wins, 15 KOs, 1ND), raw and awkward but tough as a nail recently stopped Asian Games gold medallist Eric Canoy to win the WBO Oriental featherweight crown.
"It could happen in 2010. A few of the boys are already ripe for the world championships," said Pinol, who as Governor of the province from 1998 to 2007 embarked on a grassroots boxing program that staged matches among barefoot boys during village and town fiestas and selected from among them those who had the prospect of becoming champions.
In 2005, with the help of the Cuban ambassador to the Philippines and the Philippine Sports Commission under Butch Ramirez, then governor Pinol travelled to Cuba with bosom friend journalist Recah Trinidad and brought home to North Cotabato jaded Cuban trainer Honorato Espinosa who gave his country its first Olympic gold medal in Munich.
Espinosa stayed in North Cotabato for 18 months and trained local trainors including Vice Gov. Pinol's younger brother, Noli, who is now Braveheart's chief trainer. The Cuban influence is very visible in the fighting style of the Braveheart boxers who are aggressive and excellent body punchers.
At least four of these boys are already ready for the big time, said Vice Gov. Pinol.
"Magbanua, Maraon, Dapudong and Asenjo could already stand up to the best in the world in their division. I will certainly entertain the idea of pitting Magbanua in the junior featherweight division. Maraon could go up against the winner of the Fernando Montiel-Eric Morel bout, Dapudong could take on Ivan Calderon while Asenjo could go up against Donnie Nietes," said Vice Gov. Pinol.
"Of course, there is no guarantee that our boys will prevail over these popular and outstanding opponents but they certainly will give boxing fans something to remember," he said.
Vice Gov. Pinol said the next group of fighters who are still being honed and fine-tuned include Lorenzo Villanueva, undefeated featherweight Reynaldo Belandres and undefeated flyweight Jermie Jabel.
"About 30 more boys as young as 14 are now training as amateurs and waiting for their turn to be given a chance to prove their worth," he said.
"Those who do not have the skills and the heart are simply told to go back to school," Vice Gov. Pinol said adding that the selection of good boxers is just as tough as separating the grain from the chaff.
With a sustained effort and well-planned boxing program, Filipino boxing fans could watch out for the Braveheart Boys in 2010 and the years after that.
6/24/09
VICE GOV. PINOL TO FILE CHARGES VS. BOXING OFFICIALS IN VILLANUEVA-MACAS FIGHT
Kidapawan City, North Cotabato - Braveheart Boxing Club president and North Cotabato provincial vice governor Manny Pinol today said he will ask his lawyers to file appropriate charges against the boxing officials and Games and Amusements Board (GAB) supervisor involved in the controversial fight between his boxer Lorenzo Villanueva and junior lightweight Eric Macas which has been declared a "No Decision" fight by the GAB.
"It is time to cleanse Philippine boxing of incompetent and corrupt boxing officials who do the sport a lot of harm and destroy the career of young boxers," Pinol said.
The Villanueva-Macas fight held in Ozamis City on May 23, which was marked by heavy betting among boxing fans at the Medina Gymnasium, was stopped in the 5th round after referee Delbert Pelegrino saw a cut below th right eye of Macas.
With the concurrence of GAB Supervisor Vic Cabalog, referee Pelegrino ruled that the cut was a result of a headbutt and proceeded to declare Macas winner by technical decision which was disputed by Vice Gov. Pinol who asked for a review of the video recording of the fight.
Failing to convince Cabalog to reverse the decision, Vice Gov. Pinol filed a complaint before the Commission in Manila and after a review of the video recording of the fight, GAB Chairman Eric Buhain and the GAB commissioners nullified the result and declared the fight a "No Contest."
"While we are happy with the reversal of the decision, it does not give justice to my boxer Lorenzo Villanueva because he was robbed of a legitimate victory. The fight should have been declared a TKO victory for Villanueva," he said.
Vice Gov. Pinol said he has included the three judges in the charges because of their biased judging where they scored the fight in favor of Macas when it was very clear that Villanueva had the upperhand.
"One of the judges even had a ridiculous card which saw Villanueva winning in only one of the five rounds completed," he said.
"These people should never be allowed to officiate boxing bouts ever again," the North Cotabato Vice Gov. said.
"It is time to cleanse Philippine boxing of incompetent and corrupt boxing officials who do the sport a lot of harm and destroy the career of young boxers," Pinol said.
The Villanueva-Macas fight held in Ozamis City on May 23, which was marked by heavy betting among boxing fans at the Medina Gymnasium, was stopped in the 5th round after referee Delbert Pelegrino saw a cut below th right eye of Macas.
With the concurrence of GAB Supervisor Vic Cabalog, referee Pelegrino ruled that the cut was a result of a headbutt and proceeded to declare Macas winner by technical decision which was disputed by Vice Gov. Pinol who asked for a review of the video recording of the fight.
Failing to convince Cabalog to reverse the decision, Vice Gov. Pinol filed a complaint before the Commission in Manila and after a review of the video recording of the fight, GAB Chairman Eric Buhain and the GAB commissioners nullified the result and declared the fight a "No Contest."
"While we are happy with the reversal of the decision, it does not give justice to my boxer Lorenzo Villanueva because he was robbed of a legitimate victory. The fight should have been declared a TKO victory for Villanueva," he said.
Vice Gov. Pinol said he has included the three judges in the charges because of their biased judging where they scored the fight in favor of Macas when it was very clear that Villanueva had the upperhand.
"One of the judges even had a ridiculous card which saw Villanueva winning in only one of the five rounds completed," he said.
"These people should never be allowed to officiate boxing bouts ever again," the North Cotabato Vice Gov. said.
6/9/09
Congressman Anton F. Lagdameo Jr.-Smart Mindanao Amateur Boxing final results on June 6 in Panabo City
Davao del Norte Congressman Anton Floirendo Lagdameo Jr.
ABAP Executive Director Ed Picson.
ABAP Davao Region Board of Trustee William "Butch" Ramirez.
| JUNE 6, 2009 (FINALS) BOUT RESULTS | |||||||
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| 13 | DIVISION | WEIGHT | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | BRONZE | |
| 14 | Juniors Boys Div. | Pinweight | Mark Anthony Barriga (Davao del Norte) | Julius Silva (Davao City) | Jonathan Refugio (Aglayan) | Alejandro Mensera (UM Davao) | |
| 15 | Juniors Boys Div. | Light Flyweight | Roldan Boncales (Gensan) | Daryl Basadre (Mis.Or) | Crison Omayao (Valencia) | Mario Fernandez (Aglayan) | |
| 16 | Juniors Boys Div. | Flyweight | Engelbert Moralde (Davao City) | Raffy Cavan (DDN) | Joemer Lumacad (N.Cot) | Ginisis Libranza (Cabadbaran) | |
| 17 | Juniors Boys Div. | Light Bantamweight | Rehie Tabanao (DDN) | Renan Portes (Valencia) | Carlo Jay Padasan (Sto.Tomas) | ||
| 18 | Juniors Boys Div. | Bantamweight | Eduardo Edurot (Gensan) | Rey Jovanie de Asis (N.Cot) | Franco Neri (UM Davao) | ||
| 19 | Juniors Boys Div. | Featherweight | Arnel Capullano (N.Cot) | Arise June Palma (Libona) | |||
| 20 | Youth Boys Div. | Pinweight | Victorio Saludar III (DDN) | Jeffrey Gallero (Mis.Or) | Jerome Chavez (Calinan) | Michael Borja (Gensan) | |
| 21 | Youth Boys Div. | Light Flyweight | Glen Canteveros (DDN) | Reymond John Tabugon (Gingo-og) | Reynant Arandilla (N.Cot) | Ronald Abid (Mis.Or) | |
| 22 | Youth Boys Div. | Flyweight | Jolan Bonghanoy (DDN) | John Mart Toring (Mis.Or) | Ernie Sanchez (Gensan) | Ricky Benosa (Kapalong) | |
| 23 | Youth Boys Div. | Bantamweight | Alfredo Deano (DDN) | Phil Francis Abanilla (N.Cot) | jonyl Abellana (Kapalong) | Darwin Tindahan (Libona) | |
| 24 | Youth Boys Div. | Featherweight | Jay-ar Inson (DDN) | Ran-Jay Gudilosao (Kapalong) | Joseph Caballuna (Calinan) | Jerold Jabagat (N.Cot) | |
| 25 | Juniors Girls Div. | Pinweight | Wenie Cline Verano (Valencia) | Analyn Deano (Calinan) | |||
| 26 | Youth Girls Div. | Pinweight | Mary Jean Falsario (Asuncion) | Merry Luna Te (Iligan City) | |||
| 27 | Youth Girls Div. | Light Flyweight | Nicce Petecio (Calinan) | Jean Delima (Iligan City) | |||
| 28 | |||||||
| 29 | DIVISION | WEIGHT | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | BRONZE | |
| 30 | Kids Division | No weight | Ivan Greg Madanay (DDN) | Ariel Samson (Sto.Tomas) | Jomar Lamat (Zambo.City) | Ramel Valiejos (Asuncion) | |
| 31 | Kids Division | Light Cottonweight | Val Diez (Davao City) | Rey John Abobo (Gingo-og City) | Jaime Caber Jr (Zambo del Norte) | ||
| 32 | Kids Division | Cottonweight | Rafael Jalnaiz (Mis.Or.) | Kim Jefferson Pactao-in (DDN) | Joel Dalimoos (Sto.Tomas) | Ven Joshua Vanguardia (Valencia) | |
| 33 | Kids Division | Light Kiddieweight | Robert Paradero (Aglayan) | April Dan Mejares (Gingo-og) | Jayson Pia (Calinan) | Jaymark Salas (DDN) | |
| 34 | Kids Division | Kiddieweight | Robert Miguel Jalnaiz (Mis.Or.) | Michael Antonio (N.Cot.) | Arman Mantabote (Sto.Tomas) | Christopher Biquero (Davao City) | |
| 35 | Kids Division | Light Antweight | Donnel Maamo (Mis.Or.) | Reynald Lao (Libona) | Marco (Larlosa) | Romer Dagoy (Zambo.City) | |
| 36 | Kids Division | Antweight | Federico Ame III (N.Cot) | Jayson Sulay (DDN) | Jantzen Gamao (Sta.Josefa) | Alfie Jay Barcenas (Asuncion) | |
| 37 | Kids Division | Light Minimumweight | Ricky Baculao (DDN) | Mark Andy Austria | Lodielle Roy Inson (Calinan) | ||
| 38 | Kids Division | Minimumweight | Rence Bryan Magarce (DDN) | Reagan Rosales (Iligan City) | Jestoni Dela Cruz (Sta.Josefa) | Jimboy Anggat (Calinan) | |
| 39 | Kids Division | Light Powderweight | James Ruston Bagenting (Calinan) | Michael John Bahena (DDN) | Raymond Ponteras (Sta.Josefa) | ||
| 40 | Kids Division | Powderweight | John Carlo Noces (Calinan) | Daryl Aguilar (DDN) | |||
| 41 | School Boys Div. | Jr.Light Mosquitoweight | Eumer Marcial (Zambo.City) | Leopoldo Lumacad (N.Cot) | Jade Borneo (Gensan) | Van June Saludar (DDN) | |
| 42 | School Boys Div. | Jr. Mosquitoweight | Jilnar Libranza (Cabadbaran) | Eric Silvosa (DDN) | Fernando Rodriguez (Valencia) | Joselito Bajao (Mis.Or) | |
| 43 | School Boys Div. | Jr.Light Paperweight | Philip John Fuentes | Rodel Jaudian | Jayson Amper | ||
| 44 | School Boys Div. | Jr.Paperweight | Arnel Dayday (Iligan City) | Ian Jay Gallardo (Davao City) | Jerry Villapana (Sto.Tomas) | Willy Canubas (Calinan) | |
| 45 | School Boys Div. | Jr. LightPinweight | Ramshane Sarquilla (N.Cot) | Ebenezer Piquero (Davao City) | Romeo Garde (N.Cot.) | Marvelo Aballe (DDN) | |
| 46 | School Boys Div. | Jr.Pinweight | Romeo Garde (N.Cot.) | Marvelo Aballe (DDN) | Arnel Encenaris (Libona) | Francis John Lalu (Calinan) | |
| 47 | School Boys Div. | Jr.Light Flyweight | Albery Pagura (Libona) | John Bryan Noces (Calinan) | Lester Umpalan (Cabadbaran) | Rolen Aivan Magarce (DDN) | |
| 48 |
Special Awards
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | SPECIAL AWARDS | ||
| 3 | POINTS | ||
| 4 | OVER-ALL CHAMPION | BRGY. UNA - DAVAO DEL NORTE TEAM | 93 |
| 5 | 1ST RUNNER-UP | MISAMIS ORIENTAL | 42 |
| 6 | 2ND RUNNER-UP | NORTH COTABATO | 27 |
| 7 | 3RD RUNNER-UP | CALINAN, DAVAO CITY | 16 |
| 8 | |||
| 9 | BEST OF BEST BOXERS | MARK ANTHONY BARRIGA (Davao del Norte) | |
| 10 | |||
| 11 | KIDS DIVISION | ||
| 12 | BEST BOXER | ROBERT PANADERO (AGLAYAN, BUKIDNON) | |
| 13 | SCHOOL BOYS DIVISION | ||
| 14 | BEST BOXER | ARNEL DAYDAY (ILIGAN CITY) | |
| 15 | JR. BOYS DIVISION | ||
| 16 | BEST BOXER | ENGELBERT MORALDE (DAVAO CITY) | |
| 17 | YOUTH DIVISION | ||
| 18 | BEST BOXER | VICTORIO SALUDAR III | |
| 19 | |||
| 20 | BEST JUDGE | DIOSDADO GEMENTIZA (ASUNCION) | |
| 21 | BEST REFEREE | RONNIE SUMAMPONG (DAVAO CITY) | |
| 22 | |||
| 23 | TEAM STANDING | ||
| 24 | |||
| 25 | KIDS DIV. | ||
| 26 | 1ST | DAVAO DEL NORTE | 31 PTS. |
| 27 | 2ND | MIS.OR. | 30 PTS. |
| 28 | 3RD | CALINAN DAVAO CITY | 11 PTS. |
| 29 | 4TH | NORTH COTABATO | 9 PTS. |
| 30 | |||
| 31 | SCHOOL BOYS DIV. | ||
| 32 | 1ST | DAVAO DEL NORTE | 18 PTS. |
| 33 | 2ND | NORTH COTABATO | 11 PTS. |
| 34 | 3RD | CABADBARAN | 8 PTS. |
| 35 | 4TH | ILIGAN CITY | 7 PTS. |
| 36 | |||
| 37 | JUNIOR BOYS DIV. | ||
| 38 | 1ST | DAVAO DEL NORTE | 15 PTS. |
| 39 | 2ND | NORTH COTABATO | 11 PTS. |
| 40 | 3RD | CABADBARAN | 11 PTS. |
| 41 | 4TH | ILIGAN CITY | 9 PTS. |
| 42 | |||
| 43 | YOUTH BOYS DIV. | ||
| 44 | 1ST | DAVAO DEL NORTE | 29 PTS. |
| 45 | 2ND | MIS.OR. | 12 PTS. |
| 46 | 3RD | KAPALONG | 8 PTS. |
| 47 | 4TH | NORTH COTABATO | 7 PTS. |
| 48 | |||
| 49 | WOMEN'S DIV. | ||
| 50 | 1ST | CALINAN, DAVAO CITY | |
| 51 | 2ND | ILIGAN CITY | |
| 52 | 3RD | VALENCIA | |
| 53 | 4TH | ASUNCION |
6/7/09
June 4 results of Lagdameo-Smart Mindanao Boxing Tournament in Panabo City
June 4 results:
Ring A
Jonathan Refligio (Aglayan, Bukidnon) def. Karl Russel Gandiongo (Misamis Oriental)
Julius Silva (Ato ni Bay Davao City) def. Jomar Carpio (Zamboanga City)
Mark Anthony Barriga (Brgy.Una Panabo) def. Richard Ocaves
Alejandro Menser (UM Davao City) def. Ernie Villance
Engelbert Moralde (Ato ni Bay Davao City) def.Ralph Aposol (Zamboanga City)
Genesis Libranza (Cabadbaran) def. Renny Ma-in (Zamboanga del Norte)
Jeffrey Gallero (Misamis Oriental) def. Jeffrey Belascua II
Jereome Chavez (Calinan) def. Isidro Bitlagan (Talaingo)
Michael Borja (GenSan) def. Armando Dumalaog (Kapalong)
Victorio Saludar III (Brgy.Una Panabo) def. Walter Rivera (Valencia)
Jolan Bonghanoy (Brgy.Una Panabo) def. Kheriel Gonlibo (Aglayan)
Ernie Sanchez (GenSan) def. Antonio Marinduque (Libona Bukidnon)
John Mart Toring (Misamis Oriental) def. Reymark Boloc (Cabadbaran)
Ricky Benosa (Kapalong) defe. Rudy Caparas (Calinan)
Ring B
Val Diez (Ato ni Bay Davao City) def. Jay ar Duga Duga (Aglayan)
Rey John Abobo (Gingoog City) def. Elrose Sudaria (Sta.Josefa, Agusan Sur)
Jaime Caber Jr. (Zamboanga Norte) def. Prince Rodhen Mar Mesa (Brgy.Una Panabo)
Jayson Basadre (Misamis Oriental) def. Joseph Labesto (Sto.Tomas)
Marco Lariosa (Calinan) def.Ryan Adulana (Davao)
Donnel Maamo (Misamis Oriental) def. Wensil Echavez (Brgy.Una Panabo)
Reynaldo Lao (Libona) def. Reggie Casas (Iligan)
Romer Dagoy (Zamboanga City) def. Alex Gado (Sto.Tomas)
Jilmar Libranza (Cabadbaran) def. Isagani Claban (Lidona)
Fernando Rodriguez (Valencia) def. Junemar Ablbelda (Kapalong)
Eric Silvosa (Brgy.Una Panabo) def. Meriben Bermoy (Aglayan)
Joselito Bajao (Misamis Oriental) def. Ricky John Resulta (GenSan)
Ian Jay Gallardo (Davao City) def. Jamet Pascual (Arakan)
Ring A
Jonathan Refligio (Aglayan, Bukidnon) def. Karl Russel Gandiongo (Misamis Oriental)
Julius Silva (Ato ni Bay Davao City) def. Jomar Carpio (Zamboanga City)
Mark Anthony Barriga (Brgy.Una Panabo) def. Richard Ocaves
Alejandro Menser (UM Davao City) def. Ernie Villance
Engelbert Moralde (Ato ni Bay Davao City) def.Ralph Aposol (Zamboanga City)
Genesis Libranza (Cabadbaran) def. Renny Ma-in (Zamboanga del Norte)
Jeffrey Gallero (Misamis Oriental) def. Jeffrey Belascua II
Jereome Chavez (Calinan) def. Isidro Bitlagan (Talaingo)
Michael Borja (GenSan) def. Armando Dumalaog (Kapalong)
Victorio Saludar III (Brgy.Una Panabo) def. Walter Rivera (Valencia)
Jolan Bonghanoy (Brgy.Una Panabo) def. Kheriel Gonlibo (Aglayan)
Ernie Sanchez (GenSan) def. Antonio Marinduque (Libona Bukidnon)
John Mart Toring (Misamis Oriental) def. Reymark Boloc (Cabadbaran)
Ricky Benosa (Kapalong) defe. Rudy Caparas (Calinan)
Ring B
Val Diez (Ato ni Bay Davao City) def. Jay ar Duga Duga (Aglayan)
Rey John Abobo (Gingoog City) def. Elrose Sudaria (Sta.Josefa, Agusan Sur)
Jaime Caber Jr. (Zamboanga Norte) def. Prince Rodhen Mar Mesa (Brgy.Una Panabo)
Jayson Basadre (Misamis Oriental) def. Joseph Labesto (Sto.Tomas)
Marco Lariosa (Calinan) def.Ryan Adulana (Davao)
Donnel Maamo (Misamis Oriental) def. Wensil Echavez (Brgy.Una Panabo)
Reynaldo Lao (Libona) def. Reggie Casas (Iligan)
Romer Dagoy (Zamboanga City) def. Alex Gado (Sto.Tomas)
Jilmar Libranza (Cabadbaran) def. Isagani Claban (Lidona)
Fernando Rodriguez (Valencia) def. Junemar Ablbelda (Kapalong)
Eric Silvosa (Brgy.Una Panabo) def. Meriben Bermoy (Aglayan)
Joselito Bajao (Misamis Oriental) def. Ricky John Resulta (GenSan)
Ian Jay Gallardo (Davao City) def. Jamet Pascual (Arakan)
6/4/09
Ato Ni Bay-Davao City's best boxer loses
John Vincent Moralde, Ato Ni Bay-Davao City's best bet,
lost to Mario Fernandez of Aglayan on points, 14 to 15, in Day 2 of
the 2009 Congressman Anton F. Lagdameo-Smart Mindanao Amateur Boxing
Tournament, June 3, at the Davao del Norte gym in Panabo City.
Moralde staged a comeback in the final round but failed to overtake
Fernandez to lose by just one point in the 48-kilogram Junior's
Division.
Marching to the next round of the tournament sanctioned by the Amateur
Boxing Association of the Philippines were Philip John Fuentes of
Brgy.Una-Panabo who outpointed Joel Antonio of North Cotabato, 18-9 in
the 41.5-kilogram School Boy's Division while Rodel Jaudian of Iligan
City lorded over Charlie Jun Magsayo of Sto.Tomas via
referee-stopped-contest, 1:53 in the first round. Alexis Lazarte of
Misamis Oriental stopped Daniel Grellana of Kapalong, 1:19, in the
third round while Jayson Amper of Cabadbaran bested Bardy Mejares of
Gingo-og City.
In the other fights in the 48-kilogram class, Roldan Boncales of
Pacman-GenSan defeated Aldren Lopez of Arakan via
referee-stopped-contest, nine seconds in the second round while Daryl
Basadre of Misamis Oriental beat Rodel Rino of Brgy.Una-Panabo,
Reynant Arandilla of North Cotabato won via walkover against Arjie
Moraca of Aglayan, Reymund John Tabugon of Gingo-og over Reymond
Maquirang of Sto.Tomas, Glen Canteveros of Brgy.Una-Panabo over Maximo
Micalso of Talaingod and Ronald Abid of Misamis Oriental over Robert
Dizon of Cabadbaran.
Phil Francis Abanilla of North Cotabato advanced to the next round by
outpointing Andre Lachica of Misamis Oriental in the 54-kilogram Youth
Division.
In the 26-kilogram Kid's Division, Ivan Greg Madamay of
Brgy.Una-Panabo made his townmates happy when he outpointed Ken Jordan
of Pacman-GenSan, 18-12 even as Jomar Lamat of Zamboanga del Norte
trounced Allan Pelix of Sta.Josefa. Romel Valiejos of Asuncion won on
the no-show of Obet Deano of Calinan-Davao and Ariel Samson of
Sto.Tomas over Ian Alfredo Dao-on of Talaingod.
Arman Mantabate of Sto.Tomas eliminated Christian Colina of Gingo-og
City in the 30-kilogram Kid's Division while Michael Antonio of North
Cotabato booted out Dexter Alimento of Iligan City, Roberto Miguel
Jalnaiz of Misamis Oriental outclassed Raul Marces of Pacman-GenSan
and Christopher Biquero of Ato Ni Bay-Davao City over Gerald Cabugas
of Calinan-Davao.
Federico Ame III of North Cotabato won over Maclie Canubas of Calinan
via R-S-C in the first round while Alfie Jay Arcenas of Asuncion won
over Areen Bulawin of Gingo-og City in the 32-kilogram Kid's Division.
In the 37 to 38.5-kilogram School Boy's Division, Elmer Marcial of
Zamboanga City scored an abbreviated win over Paul Balatera of
Gingo-og City via R-S-C, 1:16 in the first round while Jade Borneo of
Pacman-GenSan won via RSC-Outclassed, 1:16 in the first round against
Clyde Abordo of Ato Ni Bay-Davao City, Leopoldo Lumacad Jr. of North
Cotabato won on points over Samboy Lao of Libona and Van June Saludar
of Brgy.Una-Panabo outpointed Adrian Petecio of Calinan.
lost to Mario Fernandez of Aglayan on points, 14 to 15, in Day 2 of
the 2009 Congressman Anton F. Lagdameo-Smart Mindanao Amateur Boxing
Tournament, June 3, at the Davao del Norte gym in Panabo City.
Moralde staged a comeback in the final round but failed to overtake
Fernandez to lose by just one point in the 48-kilogram Junior's
Division.
Marching to the next round of the tournament sanctioned by the Amateur
Boxing Association of the Philippines were Philip John Fuentes of
Brgy.Una-Panabo who outpointed Joel Antonio of North Cotabato, 18-9 in
the 41.5-kilogram School Boy's Division while Rodel Jaudian of Iligan
City lorded over Charlie Jun Magsayo of Sto.Tomas via
referee-stopped-contest, 1:53 in the first round. Alexis Lazarte of
Misamis Oriental stopped Daniel Grellana of Kapalong, 1:19, in the
third round while Jayson Amper of Cabadbaran bested Bardy Mejares of
Gingo-og City.
In the other fights in the 48-kilogram class, Roldan Boncales of
Pacman-GenSan defeated Aldren Lopez of Arakan via
referee-stopped-contest, nine seconds in the second round while Daryl
Basadre of Misamis Oriental beat Rodel Rino of Brgy.Una-Panabo,
Reynant Arandilla of North Cotabato won via walkover against Arjie
Moraca of Aglayan, Reymund John Tabugon of Gingo-og over Reymond
Maquirang of Sto.Tomas, Glen Canteveros of Brgy.Una-Panabo over Maximo
Micalso of Talaingod and Ronald Abid of Misamis Oriental over Robert
Dizon of Cabadbaran.
Phil Francis Abanilla of North Cotabato advanced to the next round by
outpointing Andre Lachica of Misamis Oriental in the 54-kilogram Youth
Division.
In the 26-kilogram Kid's Division, Ivan Greg Madamay of
Brgy.Una-Panabo made his townmates happy when he outpointed Ken Jordan
of Pacman-GenSan, 18-12 even as Jomar Lamat of Zamboanga del Norte
trounced Allan Pelix of Sta.Josefa. Romel Valiejos of Asuncion won on
the no-show of Obet Deano of Calinan-Davao and Ariel Samson of
Sto.Tomas over Ian Alfredo Dao-on of Talaingod.
Arman Mantabate of Sto.Tomas eliminated Christian Colina of Gingo-og
City in the 30-kilogram Kid's Division while Michael Antonio of North
Cotabato booted out Dexter Alimento of Iligan City, Roberto Miguel
Jalnaiz of Misamis Oriental outclassed Raul Marces of Pacman-GenSan
and Christopher Biquero of Ato Ni Bay-Davao City over Gerald Cabugas
of Calinan-Davao.
Federico Ame III of North Cotabato won over Maclie Canubas of Calinan
via R-S-C in the first round while Alfie Jay Arcenas of Asuncion won
over Areen Bulawin of Gingo-og City in the 32-kilogram Kid's Division.
In the 37 to 38.5-kilogram School Boy's Division, Elmer Marcial of
Zamboanga City scored an abbreviated win over Paul Balatera of
Gingo-og City via R-S-C, 1:16 in the first round while Jade Borneo of
Pacman-GenSan won via RSC-Outclassed, 1:16 in the first round against
Clyde Abordo of Ato Ni Bay-Davao City, Leopoldo Lumacad Jr. of North
Cotabato won on points over Samboy Lao of Libona and Van June Saludar
of Brgy.Una-Panabo outpointed Adrian Petecio of Calinan.
Ato Ni Bay-Davao City's Abordo leads June 2 winners
Clyde Abordo of Ato Ni Bay-Davao City outpointed Mark
John Galarrita of Misamis Oriental in the 37 to 38.5-kilogram division
of the 2009 Congressman Anton F. Lagdameo Jr.-Smart Mindanao Amateur
Boxing Tournament, June 2, at the Davao del Norte gym in Panabo City.
Abordo advanced to the next round along with fellow Davao City bet
Adrian Petego of Calinan who scored a referee-stopped-contest against
Algeboy Bagasina of Sto.Tomas-Davao del Norte.
Eumer Marcial of Zamboanga City won on pointers over Rodrigo Vallejos
of Asuncion, Jade Borneo of Pacman-Gen.Santos stopped America Gidleon
of Cabadbaran in the first round, Samboy Lao of Libuna defeated
Jaymarris Dilla of Kapalong, Leopoldo Lumacad of North Cotabato
outboxed Michael Camillion of Aglayan, Vanjune Saludar of Davao del
Norte bested Sandy Mar Labe of Valencia and Joselito Bajao of Misamis
Oriental tallied an abbreviated win over Teodimar Paloma of Sto.Tomas
in the second round of the School Boy's Division.
William "Butch" Ramirez, ABAP Board of Trustee for Davao, who
represented ABAP chairman Manny V. Pangilinan and president Ricky
Vargas, formally opened the tournament along with Panabo City Mayor
Jose Silvosa, and Congressman Lagdameo's chief of staff Gene Rose
Tecson. The event runs until June 6.
Ramirez encouraged the young boxers to finish their education for this
will be a ticket to their success in the future.
Ernie Villance of Sto.Tomas beat Wenie Clide Verano of Valencia in the
46-kilogram Junior's Division while Michael Borja of Pacman-Gen.Santos
won via walkover against Jayson Neri of Aglayan in the 45-kilogram
Youth Division. Armando Dumalaog III of Kapalong moved to the next
round after halting Jeffrey Lanciano of Asuncion in the first round,
Walter Rivera of Valencia over Alvin Agbulos of North Cotabato,
Victorio Saludar III of Davao del Norte over Rian Macasling of
Zamboanga City in the 45-kilogram class.
Reymark Aboloc of Cabadbaran outpointed Jomar Tayong of Sto.Tomas,
Jhon Mart Toring of Misamis Oriental dismantled Jaime Gelbolingo of
University of Mindanao-Davao, Ricky Benosa of Kapalong outclassed
Kenneth Rebasbas of Zamboanga City and Rudy Caparas of Calinan-Davao
eliminated Jay-ar Paulino of Asuncion in the 51-kilogram Youth
Division.
John Galarrita of Misamis Oriental in the 37 to 38.5-kilogram division
of the 2009 Congressman Anton F. Lagdameo Jr.-Smart Mindanao Amateur
Boxing Tournament, June 2, at the Davao del Norte gym in Panabo City.
Abordo advanced to the next round along with fellow Davao City bet
Adrian Petego of Calinan who scored a referee-stopped-contest against
Algeboy Bagasina of Sto.Tomas-Davao del Norte.
Eumer Marcial of Zamboanga City won on pointers over Rodrigo Vallejos
of Asuncion, Jade Borneo of Pacman-Gen.Santos stopped America Gidleon
of Cabadbaran in the first round, Samboy Lao of Libuna defeated
Jaymarris Dilla of Kapalong, Leopoldo Lumacad of North Cotabato
outboxed Michael Camillion of Aglayan, Vanjune Saludar of Davao del
Norte bested Sandy Mar Labe of Valencia and Joselito Bajao of Misamis
Oriental tallied an abbreviated win over Teodimar Paloma of Sto.Tomas
in the second round of the School Boy's Division.
William "Butch" Ramirez, ABAP Board of Trustee for Davao, who
represented ABAP chairman Manny V. Pangilinan and president Ricky
Vargas, formally opened the tournament along with Panabo City Mayor
Jose Silvosa, and Congressman Lagdameo's chief of staff Gene Rose
Tecson. The event runs until June 6.
Ramirez encouraged the young boxers to finish their education for this
will be a ticket to their success in the future.
Ernie Villance of Sto.Tomas beat Wenie Clide Verano of Valencia in the
46-kilogram Junior's Division while Michael Borja of Pacman-Gen.Santos
won via walkover against Jayson Neri of Aglayan in the 45-kilogram
Youth Division. Armando Dumalaog III of Kapalong moved to the next
round after halting Jeffrey Lanciano of Asuncion in the first round,
Walter Rivera of Valencia over Alvin Agbulos of North Cotabato,
Victorio Saludar III of Davao del Norte over Rian Macasling of
Zamboanga City in the 45-kilogram class.
Reymark Aboloc of Cabadbaran outpointed Jomar Tayong of Sto.Tomas,
Jhon Mart Toring of Misamis Oriental dismantled Jaime Gelbolingo of
University of Mindanao-Davao, Ricky Benosa of Kapalong outclassed
Kenneth Rebasbas of Zamboanga City and Rudy Caparas of Calinan-Davao
eliminated Jay-ar Paulino of Asuncion in the 51-kilogram Youth
Division.
6/3/09
2009 Congressman Anton F. Lagdameo-Smart Mindanao Amateur Boxing Tournament opens on June 2 in Panabo City
The Davao City Team.
Boxer from Gingoog City.
Davao City Boxing Team.
Malingin leads the oath of officials.
Guests and officials.
Butch Ramirez calls all young boxers to remember not to stop pursuing their dreams of finishing their education through boxing.
Gene Rose Tecson thanks the officials and supporters of the tournament.
The University of Mindanao Boxing Team.
Panabo Boys Choir.
ABAP Board of Trustee for Davao William "Butch" Ramirez (4th from right, Rep.Anton F. Lagdameo's chief of staff Gene Rose Tecson with boxing officials.
Butch Ramirez with Panabo City mayor Jose Silvosa (right).
6/1/09
2009 Mindanao Youth Amateur Boxing Tournament opens on Tuesday, June 2
The 2009 Mindanao Youth Amateur Boxing Tournament presented by Cong. Anton Floirendo Lagdameo in partnership with the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) and SMART Sports formally opens on Tuesday, June 2, in Panabo City.
Various teams will see action this afternoon as the first round of eliminations will happen right after the opening ceremonies at 2:00PM at Panabo Multi-Purpose Tourism, Cultural and Sports Center.
A total of 22 teams who came all the way from various parts of Mindanao started arriving Saturday in Panabo City for the medical check-up and general weigh-in before the actual bout today until June 6. The list includes boxers from North Cotabato, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Davao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Zamboanga and Davao City.
Other teams are Iligan City, Aglayan Malaybalay, Compostella Valley, Kapalong, Talaingod, Sto.Tomas, Calinan Davao, Zamboanga del Norte, and Sta.Josefa.
Quarter Finals will be happening on June 4, Semi Finals on June 5, and Finals on June 6 where the better teams will knock each other out towards grabbing the title as the ultimate team who deserves the chance to represent the island and take home the elusive Olympic Gold.
Exciting games and prizes also await lucky audience to enjoy more their participation in the event. In addition, there will be free transportation to and from the fight venue for the audience from June 2 to 6, which will be stationed at the Panabo City Place near the old City Hall, courtesy of TADECO.
5/31/09
Outraged Fans Cry Ask GAB to Punish Ref and Judges in Villanueva-Macas Fight
Shortly after the posting on youtube.com yesterday of the 5th round of the controversial fight between undefeated featherweight prospect Lorenzo Villanueva and junior lightweight Eric Macas, which was initially declared by the referee as a technical decision victory for Macas, outraged boxing fans immediately called for the investigation and imposition of sanctions against the officials involved in the May 23 fight in Ozamis City.
"Damn, the ref and the judges are blind," said one blogger obviously referring to the slomo action of the controversial 5th round which showed the young and raw North Cotabato fighter Villanueva connecting with three clean punches to the face of Macas before referee Delbert Pelegrino stepped in to stop the fight and declared that the cut was caused by a headbutt.
Confounding the situation was the anomalous scoring of the judges at ringside who had Macas leading in their scorecards. One of the judges, Cyrusman Manatad, even had Macas leading 49-46 which meant that Villanueva won only one round of the five rounds scored. Under the rules, when the fight is stopped because of injuries to either fighter caused by a headbutt after the 3rd round, the scores are totalled and whoever leads will be declared the winner. However, if the fight is stopped because of injuries resulting from legal blows, the boxer who cannot continue loses the fight.
"Hometown decision," complained another blogger. Macas fights out of the Black Scorpion Stable of Lanao del Norte which is just across the bay from the venue of the fight, Ozamis City, and all the judges, including Manatad who is the son of an employee of Macas' manager, are from the area.
"Kaya hindi umaasenso ang Pilipino (boxers)," said a blogger while another said that it was obvious that the referee did not know his job.
Villanueva's manager, North Cotabato Vice Governor Manny Pinol, immediately protested the result of the fight shortly after Macas was declared winner and challenged the GAB panel to view the video recording of the bout.
Copies of the video recording of the fight have been sent to Commissioner Angel P. Bautista, officer in charge of the GAB, boxing chief Dr. Nasser Cruz, the referee and the judges of the fight and the manager of Macas, Limuel Yap of Maranding, Lanao del Norte.
"I am doing this in the interest of fair play and justice," said Vice Gov. Pinol who said that while Villanueva is raw and has an awkward fighting style, his courage and determination inside the ring are admirable and he could be transformed later into a better boxer.
Villanueva, prior to the fight with Macas, was 14 - 0 with 14 knockouts. The bout against Macas was the first that went beyond 4 rounds for Villanueva.
GAB is expected to issue its ruling this week on the appeal of Vice Gov. Pinol for the result of the fight to be reversed to a technical knockout victory in favor of Villanueva.
"Damn, the ref and the judges are blind," said one blogger obviously referring to the slomo action of the controversial 5th round which showed the young and raw North Cotabato fighter Villanueva connecting with three clean punches to the face of Macas before referee Delbert Pelegrino stepped in to stop the fight and declared that the cut was caused by a headbutt.
Confounding the situation was the anomalous scoring of the judges at ringside who had Macas leading in their scorecards. One of the judges, Cyrusman Manatad, even had Macas leading 49-46 which meant that Villanueva won only one round of the five rounds scored. Under the rules, when the fight is stopped because of injuries to either fighter caused by a headbutt after the 3rd round, the scores are totalled and whoever leads will be declared the winner. However, if the fight is stopped because of injuries resulting from legal blows, the boxer who cannot continue loses the fight.
"Hometown decision," complained another blogger. Macas fights out of the Black Scorpion Stable of Lanao del Norte which is just across the bay from the venue of the fight, Ozamis City, and all the judges, including Manatad who is the son of an employee of Macas' manager, are from the area.
"Kaya hindi umaasenso ang Pilipino (boxers)," said a blogger while another said that it was obvious that the referee did not know his job.
Villanueva's manager, North Cotabato Vice Governor Manny Pinol, immediately protested the result of the fight shortly after Macas was declared winner and challenged the GAB panel to view the video recording of the bout.
Copies of the video recording of the fight have been sent to Commissioner Angel P. Bautista, officer in charge of the GAB, boxing chief Dr. Nasser Cruz, the referee and the judges of the fight and the manager of Macas, Limuel Yap of Maranding, Lanao del Norte.
"I am doing this in the interest of fair play and justice," said Vice Gov. Pinol who said that while Villanueva is raw and has an awkward fighting style, his courage and determination inside the ring are admirable and he could be transformed later into a better boxer.
Villanueva, prior to the fight with Macas, was 14 - 0 with 14 knockouts. The bout against Macas was the first that went beyond 4 rounds for Villanueva.
GAB is expected to issue its ruling this week on the appeal of Vice Gov. Pinol for the result of the fight to be reversed to a technical knockout victory in favor of Villanueva.
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