Porras, Magbanua score KO’s in Bakbakan sa M’lang

Bantamweight Glenn “The Rock” Porras improved his knockout record to 10 in 16 wins while Junior Featherweight Rolando Magbanua maintained his impressive no-loss record after both pummeled their opponents to submission in last Saturday’s “Bakbakan sa Mlang” at the M’lang Municipal Gymnasium.

Hometown hero Porras, who comes from Barangay Luz Village in M’lang, pounded Dondon Jimenea of General Santos City to submission in the 5^th round of their 10 round non-title main event match.

Jimenea tried to frustrate the hard-hitting Porras with hit-and-run tactics but the latter’s strong body punches eventually took its toll on the cocky Jimenea who told his corner that he has had enough.

Magbanua meanwhile brought down Ruben Santillanosa of Upi, Shariff Kabungsuan in the 2^nd round before finally scoring a TKO in the 4^th.

The former RP boxing team member from Pigcawayan, North Cotabato showed little respect for his opponent who was billed as a veteran of several fights in Australia , scoring impressively with head and body punches against Santillanosa.

Magbanua improved his record to 10-0-0 with 6 knockouts while Santillanosa dropped to 7-16-2.

Young Rey Juntilla from Dalapitan, Matalam also scored an impressive 2^nd round TKO against Charlie Lamela of Mangagoy in their 6-round Bantamweight match.

Juntilla now has a record of 5-0-0 with 3 knockouts.

Other winners, all scoring unanimous decisions, in the 7-fight event promoted by North Cotabato ABC Federation President Soc Piñol of Braveheart Sports Promotions were Edrin Dapudong who fought Julius Alcos of Cebu City (10 rds. - 108 lbs.), Jermie Jabel who battled Kenneth Parreño of Gen. Santos City (6 rds. - 108 lbs.), Randy Lagos of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat who faced Roy Taguibalos of Digos City (4 rds. – 115 lbs.) and Rey Mercado, also from Lebak, who went up against Elbert Guardario of Davao City (4 rds. – 105 lbs.).