Moralde topples Uzbek foe, advances to Asian Youth semifinals
Manila Times
Filipino Engelbert Moralde outclassed his Uzbekistan rival, 5-1, to reach the 148-kilogram semifinals of the 19th Asian Youth Boxing Championship being held at the Shahid Shiroudi Complex in Tehran, Iran. Moralde, a product of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) Youth Championship in
Puerto Princesa last year, will be up against the bet from India on Tuesday for a shot at the light flyweight gold medal.
”We came here in the spirit of solidarity. We found out about the tournament late, but we whipped up a team in a hurry. These boys trained barely two weeks but gave it their all. Moralde’s medal whatever it may be is already a bonus. We thank PLDT for backing up an unknown team,” said ABAP Executive Director Ed Picson.
Moralde became the last Filipino standing in the tournament featuring 140 boxers from over 20 countries following the early elimination of 51-kilogram flyweight Daryl Basadre and the second round defeat of flyweight Jenno Cabugngan.
Cabugngan of Tagbilaran, Bohol, wrapped up the first round slightly ahead of his opponent from
Turkmenistan. But he tightened up in the second, losing focus and poise and allowing the Turkmen boxer to take control.
The loss was a damper for Cabugngan, who whipped his first round opponent from Sri Lanka after nearly getting disqualified for having facial pimples, which the tournament doctors initially believed, was a serious skin ailment.
National coach Elmer Pamisa expressed optimism at Moralde’s chances against his Indian foe.
“He can do it,” Pamisa assured his young ward after the victory over Uzbekistan.
Emil C. Noguera
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3/7/10
Davao's Moralde advances to semis in Asian Youth
RP boxer gains semifinals
March 7, 2010, 5:51pm
Manila Bulletin
PLDT – Team Philippines’ Engelbert Moralde crushed his Uzbekistan opponent, 5-1, late Saturday, using a combination of speed, accuracy and defense to advance to the 148-kilogram semifinals of the 19th Asian Youth Boxing Championship at Tehran’s Shahid Shiroudi Complex in the Iranian capital.
Moralde, from Davao City and a discovery of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines Youth Championship in Puerto Princesa last year, goes up against the bet from India Tuesday for a shot at the light flyweight gold medal.
"We came here in the spirit of solidarity and cooperation with ASBC,” said ABAP executive director Ed Picson.
March 7, 2010, 5:51pm
Manila Bulletin
PLDT – Team Philippines’ Engelbert Moralde crushed his Uzbekistan opponent, 5-1, late Saturday, using a combination of speed, accuracy and defense to advance to the 148-kilogram semifinals of the 19th Asian Youth Boxing Championship at Tehran’s Shahid Shiroudi Complex in the Iranian capital.
Moralde, from Davao City and a discovery of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines Youth Championship in Puerto Princesa last year, goes up against the bet from India Tuesday for a shot at the light flyweight gold medal.
"We came here in the spirit of solidarity and cooperation with ASBC,” said ABAP executive director Ed Picson.
3/6/10
Davao City's Moralde wins in Tehran
Boxers win in Tehran
March 5, 2010, 6:55pm
Manila Bulletin
Jenno Cabugngan and Engelbert Moralde trounced their respective rivals late Thursday to advance into the next round of the19th Asian Youth Boxing Championship as the tournament featuring 20 countries and 140 fighters 17-18 years of age kicked off at Tehran’s Shahid Shiroudi Complex in the Iranian capital.
Cabugngan, a 51-kilogram flyweight from Tagbilaran, Bohol, beat his Sri Lankan rival, 8-2, while 48-kilogram light flyweight Engelbert Moralde of Davao City mauled his opponent from Turkestan, 10-2.
March 5, 2010, 6:55pm
Manila Bulletin
Jenno Cabugngan and Engelbert Moralde trounced their respective rivals late Thursday to advance into the next round of the19th Asian Youth Boxing Championship as the tournament featuring 20 countries and 140 fighters 17-18 years of age kicked off at Tehran’s Shahid Shiroudi Complex in the Iranian capital.
Cabugngan, a 51-kilogram flyweight from Tagbilaran, Bohol, beat his Sri Lankan rival, 8-2, while 48-kilogram light flyweight Engelbert Moralde of Davao City mauled his opponent from Turkestan, 10-2.
12/28/09
Moralde brothers win in Pahalipay boxing
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.
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.
For updates from around the country, follow Sun.Star on Twitter
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.
4/16/08
2 Davao pugs qualify for Palaro
DAVAO CITY – Two boxers who are training under the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines – Davao City Chapter have qualified for the upcoming “Palarong Pambansa” on April 20-24 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
They are Engelbert “Agila” Moralde, 16 and his younger brother, John Vincent “Mulawin”, 13, both of NHA-Buhangin, this city. The Moralde brothers are sons of ABAP-Davao City Chapter Assistant Secretary Erlinda Moralde. Their father, Edwin, is the chief technician of GMA Super Radyo.
It would be the second time for Engelbert to qualify in the Palaro as he was among the more than 200 Davao athletes who participated in last year’s national event and won a gold medal, the lone medal took home by them. His brother will also try his luck in winning a gold medal in this year’s Palaro after qualifying for the first time.
Three more Moralde brothers are also training under ABAP-Davao City Chapter.
The Department of Education will be shouldering the expenses of the athletes.
Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan, ABAP-Davao City president, is only hoping for the two boxers to take home gold medals so as to give pride again for the city. (PR)
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