VILLANUEVA SETTLES SCORE WITH MACAS;ASENJO WINS WBO ORIENTAL TITLE ANEW;
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M'lang, North Cotabato - Young featherweight prospect Lorenzo "Thunderbolt" Villanueva settled an old score with former opponent Eric Macas last Sunday, Feb. 14, as he scored a spectacular 2nd round knockout to win the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental Featherweight title before a huge crowd in an open-air event at the M'lang Municipal Plaza.
Villanueva, 23, whose boxing record of 16 wins with 15 KOs is blemished only by a No Decision bout when he fought Macas in Ozamis City, Zamboanga del Norte Province in May last year, came into the fight determined to show his superiority over his previous opponent.
The left-handed Villanueva, an orphan whose boxing career is being handled by the Braveheart Boxing Club owned by North Cotabato Vice Gov. Manny Pinol and his brothers, started the fight in a blistering pace chasing Macas all over the ring while at the same time connecting with thunderous shots to the body and the head of his opponent.
In the second round, the 5' 7" tall Villanueva caught Macas with a right to the head and a booming left to the right rib cage sending Macas crumbling to the canvas like an empty sack.
WBO International Referee Tony Pesons counted Macas out at 2:23 minute of the 2nd round.
The win improved the undefeated Villanueva's record to 17 wins with 16 KOs while Macas' record fell to 12 wins and 6 losses.
It was a sweet victory for Villanueva who in May last year was initially declared a loser in his fight against Macas, in the latter's territory in Ozamis City when the referee erroneously declared that a cut suffered by Macas in the 5th round of their 10-round bout was caused by a headbutt.
Vice Gov. Pinol, the registered manager of Villanueva protested the ruling based on the video recording of the fight which clearly showed that there was no clash of heads prior to the stoppage of the fight and that the cut was caused by legitimate blows.
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) through Commission Angel Bautista, who supervised the fight last Sunday, later declared the fight a No Decision after reviewing the video recording of the fight.
In the main undercard, 20-year-old Rommel "Little Assassin" Asenjo survived a tough fight against Jetly Purisima in the battle for the vacant WBO Oriental Miniflyweight title.
Both fighters traded blows all throughout the fight with Asenjo suffering a cut in the 11th round. But at the end of the fight, ringside judges Romy Yulo, Edward Ligas and Salven Lagumbay of the WBO submitted a similar 115-113 card in favor of Asenjo.
Here are the results of the undercards:
- Reynaldo "Boy of Steel" Belandres won over Jaime Barcelona by UD in 10 in a featherweight bout with knockdowns scored by Belandres in the 2nd and 4th;
- Glenn "The Rock" Porras won over Renan Branzuela by UD in 10 bantamweight;
- Jermie "The Worm" Jabel showed his potential as a world caliber flyweight as he dominated the game and powerful Rasel Alim in 10 rounds;
- Gary Lumacad won by UD over Rowel Garcia, 107 lbs., 4 rounds;
- Phil Francis Abanilla won by UD over Renante Suacaza, 112 lbs., 4 rds;
- Froilan Saludar won by UD over Jhong-jhong Ponteras, 112 lbs., 4 rds;
- Roel Romasasa won by UD over Romel Omosora, 110 lbs., 4 rds.
2/14/10
Pinoy Power 3: Penalosa loses, Donaire wins in Las Vegas!
It's a painful sight seeing Gerry Penalosa bloodied in a tv broadcast by ABS-CBN dubbed "Pinoy Power 3".
But it was a relief seeing Nonito Donaire win.
But it was a relief seeing Nonito Donaire win.
2/11/10
“Thunderbolt” Villanueva stakes WBO Oriental Featherweight title against Eric Macas
World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental Featherweight Champion Lorenzo "Thunderbolt" Villanueva puts his title at stake to settle an old score with Eric Macas at the M’lang municipal plaza on Sunday, February 14.
In a non-title fight scheduled for 10 rounds in Ozamis City on May 23, 2009, the 24-year old Villanueva battered Macas from the opening of round 1 hurting the Lanao del Norte fighter several times and succeeding in inflicting a cut over his right eye which the referee declared was caused by a legitimate blow.
Fight officials however declared Macas winner by technical decision after stopping the fight in the 5th due to a cut below his right eye which Referee Delbert Pelegrino ruled as a result of a headbutt.
North Cotabato Vice Gov. Manny Piñol who owns Braveheart Boxing Club contested the ruling before the Games and Amusements Board presenting a video recording of the fight which showed that the cut was a result of three powerful punches connected by Villanueva.
The GAB declared the fight a “No-Decision.”
Villanueva went on to wrestle the WBO Oriental 126-lb. title from former Asian Games gold medallist Eric Canoy on July 4, 2009 at the Midsayap municipal gymnasium, scoring three knockdowns before finally stopping the ageing champion in the 10th round.
In the supporting main event, WBO Oriental Mini Flyweight Champion Romel “Little Assassin” Asenjo, also of Braveheart Boxing Club, defends his title against Jetli Purisima.
Purisima, who lost to Asenjo via majority decision when they battled at the Midsayap Municipal Gymnasium on June 21, 2008, hopes not only to get even with the Braveheart boxer but to wrestle his title as well.
Other bouts in the Valentine’s Day boxing event sponsored by North Cotabato 2nd District Representative Jun Piñol will feature Braveheart boxers Reynaldo Belandres against Jaime Barcelona, Jermie Jabel versus Rosel Alim, Glenn Porras who faces Renan Branzuela, Gary Lumacad who will battle Rowel Garcia, and Phil Francis Abanilla who will fight Renante Suncasa.
In a non-title fight scheduled for 10 rounds in Ozamis City on May 23, 2009, the 24-year old Villanueva battered Macas from the opening of round 1 hurting the Lanao del Norte fighter several times and succeeding in inflicting a cut over his right eye which the referee declared was caused by a legitimate blow.
Fight officials however declared Macas winner by technical decision after stopping the fight in the 5th due to a cut below his right eye which Referee Delbert Pelegrino ruled as a result of a headbutt.
North Cotabato Vice Gov. Manny Piñol who owns Braveheart Boxing Club contested the ruling before the Games and Amusements Board presenting a video recording of the fight which showed that the cut was a result of three powerful punches connected by Villanueva.
The GAB declared the fight a “No-Decision.”
Villanueva went on to wrestle the WBO Oriental 126-lb. title from former Asian Games gold medallist Eric Canoy on July 4, 2009 at the Midsayap municipal gymnasium, scoring three knockdowns before finally stopping the ageing champion in the 10th round.
In the supporting main event, WBO Oriental Mini Flyweight Champion Romel “Little Assassin” Asenjo, also of Braveheart Boxing Club, defends his title against Jetli Purisima.
Purisima, who lost to Asenjo via majority decision when they battled at the Midsayap Municipal Gymnasium on June 21, 2008, hopes not only to get even with the Braveheart boxer but to wrestle his title as well.
Other bouts in the Valentine’s Day boxing event sponsored by North Cotabato 2nd District Representative Jun Piñol will feature Braveheart boxers Reynaldo Belandres against Jaime Barcelona, Jermie Jabel versus Rosel Alim, Glenn Porras who faces Renan Branzuela, Gary Lumacad who will battle Rowel Garcia, and Phil Francis Abanilla who will fight Renante Suncasa.
1/26/10
Has success gone into the head of Marvin Sonsona?
Has success gone into the head of Marvin Sonsona?
Well, his promoter, Sammi Gello-ani, is keeping his fingers crossed.
"I hope not. That's why we're giving him a chance. We don't want to give up on him," he said.
Sonsona made noise when he won took the WBO super-flyweight crown from Puerto Rico's Jose Lopez in Ontario, Canada last September and at 19 became one of the youngest Filipino world champion ever.
But his reign at the top did not last long. He was stripped of the title just two months after after failing to make weight for his defense against Mexico's Alejandro Hernandez. The bout pushed through but ended in a draw.
Sonsona found reasons for his failure to make weight, even saying that he has grown so fast that it would almost impossible for him to make 115 lb. He said it was time for him to move up in weight, and that's what he did.
On Feb. 27, the 5-foot-7 Filipino nicknamed "Marvelous," and who has the skills to make it to the world stage, will take on another Puerto Rican, the 17-0 Wilfredo Vasquez Jr., at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Puerto Rico.
It will be for the vacant WBO super-bantamweight (122 lb) title and Sonsona, also undefeated in 14 fights, has been training for nearly three weeks now in the United States under Nonito Donaire Jr.
Before he left for the US last Jan. 6, Sonsona gave his handlers some terrible headache because twice he postponed his flight from his hometown in General Santos City to Manila in time for the flight to the US.
Gello-Ani said on one occasion, he went to Sonsona's home in General Santos City at 8 a.m. just in time for a 10 o'clock flight to Manila, only to find the tall and shifty fighter in bed.
"He asked me if we could leave the next day instead because he wanted to sleep," said the promoter of the former world champion who just loves to party and stay out late at night.
Still, Gello-Ani isn't giving up on him.
"Bata pa kasi (He's still young)," he said. "He just turned 19 last July so let's give him a chance. There were days when he told me he wanted to quit boxing because he's been boxing all his life."
Sonsona comes from a very poor family, and upon his return from Ontario last September, as the world champion, he said all he wanted was to give his parents and his siblings a taste of the good life.
"Now he's gotten a taste of the good life and he wants to quit," said Gello-Ani, adding that Sonsona signed a contract for $25,000 for the Lopez fight and $50,000 for the Alejandro fight where he lost the crown.
"Nakatikim na ng sarap eh. Ayaw na daw niya. But we're not supposed to give up on him. We're giving him two years to mature. But I told him that in those two years he needs to fight," said his promoter.
"I told him that it may be too late for him if he quits now and decides to make a comeback when he runs out of money. May pera pa kasi kaya nakaka-ag-isip umayaw. Paano kung ubos ba ang pera? Hahanap ulit 'yan."
Gello-Ani said he promised Sonsona a good fight contract for the Velasquez, and he's happy to hear news that he's been training hard in the US.
"That's a very good sign. I would rather see him stay there because for him, there are less distractions there than when he's here at home. I just hope he puts everything into his mind," said Gello-Ani.
Or maybe,yes, it's time to give up.
Well, his promoter, Sammi Gello-ani, is keeping his fingers crossed.
"I hope not. That's why we're giving him a chance. We don't want to give up on him," he said.
Sonsona made noise when he won took the WBO super-flyweight crown from Puerto Rico's Jose Lopez in Ontario, Canada last September and at 19 became one of the youngest Filipino world champion ever.
But his reign at the top did not last long. He was stripped of the title just two months after after failing to make weight for his defense against Mexico's Alejandro Hernandez. The bout pushed through but ended in a draw.
Sonsona found reasons for his failure to make weight, even saying that he has grown so fast that it would almost impossible for him to make 115 lb. He said it was time for him to move up in weight, and that's what he did.
On Feb. 27, the 5-foot-7 Filipino nicknamed "Marvelous," and who has the skills to make it to the world stage, will take on another Puerto Rican, the 17-0 Wilfredo Vasquez Jr., at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Puerto Rico.
It will be for the vacant WBO super-bantamweight (122 lb) title and Sonsona, also undefeated in 14 fights, has been training for nearly three weeks now in the United States under Nonito Donaire Jr.
Before he left for the US last Jan. 6, Sonsona gave his handlers some terrible headache because twice he postponed his flight from his hometown in General Santos City to Manila in time for the flight to the US.
Gello-Ani said on one occasion, he went to Sonsona's home in General Santos City at 8 a.m. just in time for a 10 o'clock flight to Manila, only to find the tall and shifty fighter in bed.
"He asked me if we could leave the next day instead because he wanted to sleep," said the promoter of the former world champion who just loves to party and stay out late at night.
Still, Gello-Ani isn't giving up on him.
"Bata pa kasi (He's still young)," he said. "He just turned 19 last July so let's give him a chance. There were days when he told me he wanted to quit boxing because he's been boxing all his life."
Sonsona comes from a very poor family, and upon his return from Ontario last September, as the world champion, he said all he wanted was to give his parents and his siblings a taste of the good life.
"Now he's gotten a taste of the good life and he wants to quit," said Gello-Ani, adding that Sonsona signed a contract for $25,000 for the Lopez fight and $50,000 for the Alejandro fight where he lost the crown.
"Nakatikim na ng sarap eh. Ayaw na daw niya. But we're not supposed to give up on him. We're giving him two years to mature. But I told him that in those two years he needs to fight," said his promoter.
"I told him that it may be too late for him if he quits now and decides to make a comeback when he runs out of money. May pera pa kasi kaya nakaka-ag-isip umayaw. Paano kung ubos ba ang pera? Hahanap ulit 'yan."
Gello-Ani said he promised Sonsona a good fight contract for the Velasquez, and he's happy to hear news that he's been training hard in the US.
"That's a very good sign. I would rather see him stay there because for him, there are less distractions there than when he's here at home. I just hope he puts everything into his mind," said Gello-Ani.
Or maybe,yes, it's time to give up.
Panabo fighter scores impressive victory
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY - A three-time Palarong Pambansa gold medalist took the thunder while the sons of a former Olympian made their presence felt in the opening day of the 2010 Smart-Abap National Amateur Boxing Championship Monday night at the Puerto Princesa coliseum here.
Mark Anthony Barriga of Panabo City scored an impressive victory over Arjay Aguilar of Bicol, 23-1, to advance to the quarterfinals of the junior boys' pinweight category of this prestigious five-day tourney, which stakes a total of 14 slots in the national youth squad.
The 16-year old Barriga, a first-year commerce student from Panabo College who dominated the past three editions of Palarong Pambansa, bombarded Aguilar with a flurry of head and body punches right from the opening bell to notch the lopsided win that impressed national coaches Pat Gaspi, Romeo Brin, Roel Velasco and Boy Catolico.
The four coaches were on the sidelines to scout potential talents that will compete in the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympics in August.
"Gusto ko talaga siyang ma-knock out para mapasama ako sa RP (youth) team," said Barriga, the second of the three children of a machine operator and a housekeeper.
"Pero mahaba pa 'yan. Madami pang pwedeng mangyari. Magagaling din ang mga kalaban ko dito."
Also impressive were the sons of 1992 Barcelona Olympian Roberto Jalnaiz who are representing Misamis Oriental under Gov. Oscar Moreno.
Rafael Jalnaiz, 10, pulled an 11-5 decision over Kent Jasper Fuentes of Palawan in the kids' vacuum weight category while his elder brother, 12-year old Robert Miguel, humbled Jeffrey Stella of Mandue City, 13-3, in the kids' ant weight category.
"Araw-araw ensayo nyang mga batang iyan. Tinututukan ko talaga sila dahil alam kong madaming malalakas (na kalaban) dito," said Jalnaiz, who was remembered as the lone Filipino gold medalist in the 1990 Beijing Asian Games.
Wrapping up the elimination round in the kids' ant weight class are Michael Joerge Codilla, who won over Joseph Orevello, 10-9, Justine Carl Fajardo of Puerto Princesa A, who stopped Jake Tabares of Caloocan in the second round, and Romer Dagoy of Zamboanga, who edged Dave Luna of Puerto Princesa C, 13-11.
In the kids' vacuum weight, Ryan Jaime Flores of Bago City emerged victorious over Jason Pia of Davao, 10-7, Wencyl Brian Abes of Baguio City dominated Franklin Pagdatu of Puerto Princesa C, 16-11, Rhezon Tarona of Mandaue City clobbered John Zedrick Borce of Puerto Princesa A, 12-7, Mario Bautista of Negros Occidental conquered Jude Chia of Puerto Princesa B, 21-7, and Robert Paradero of Bukidnon stopped Emmanuel Tapia Jr. in the second round.
In the school boys' light mosquito weight class, Michael Bahena was declared the winner after Ryan Torres of La Union gave him a head butt while Matthew Jagmis of Puerto Princesa C hacked an 18-12 victory over Jayson Dagelio of Tagbilaran.
Eljean Hermedalla of Bacolod A and Philip Luis Cuerdo of Mandaluyong also won, clobbering Sonny Sagbaulan of Puerto Princesa B (9-1) and McJoe Lozada of Palawan (23-11), respectively.
Also advancing to the quarterfinals of the junior boys' pinweight class that starts today were Espiridion Pubadora of Iloilo, Rodney Bernardo of Palawan, Jude Cheng of Cordillera, Alfer Sumugat of Palawan and Frederick Magbanua of Puerto Princesa B.
In the flyweight class, Cris Paulino of Manila, Raffey Cavan of Davao del Norte, Mesar Alpuerto of Palawan A were declared winners as well as Arnel Tapang of Mandaluyong, Marcial Angelo of Taguig, Ruiz Lorenzo Tesorio of Puerto Princesa A and Martin Cordova of Bago City.
In the junior boys' bantamweight division, Kevin James of Tayabas, Leonil Bordeos of Northern Samar and Gabriel Altajeros of National Capital Region also claimed their respective quarterfinal tickets.
Mark Anthony Barriga of Panabo City scored an impressive victory over Arjay Aguilar of Bicol, 23-1, to advance to the quarterfinals of the junior boys' pinweight category of this prestigious five-day tourney, which stakes a total of 14 slots in the national youth squad.
The 16-year old Barriga, a first-year commerce student from Panabo College who dominated the past three editions of Palarong Pambansa, bombarded Aguilar with a flurry of head and body punches right from the opening bell to notch the lopsided win that impressed national coaches Pat Gaspi, Romeo Brin, Roel Velasco and Boy Catolico.
The four coaches were on the sidelines to scout potential talents that will compete in the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympics in August.
"Gusto ko talaga siyang ma-knock out para mapasama ako sa RP (youth) team," said Barriga, the second of the three children of a machine operator and a housekeeper.
"Pero mahaba pa 'yan. Madami pang pwedeng mangyari. Magagaling din ang mga kalaban ko dito."
Also impressive were the sons of 1992 Barcelona Olympian Roberto Jalnaiz who are representing Misamis Oriental under Gov. Oscar Moreno.
Rafael Jalnaiz, 10, pulled an 11-5 decision over Kent Jasper Fuentes of Palawan in the kids' vacuum weight category while his elder brother, 12-year old Robert Miguel, humbled Jeffrey Stella of Mandue City, 13-3, in the kids' ant weight category.
"Araw-araw ensayo nyang mga batang iyan. Tinututukan ko talaga sila dahil alam kong madaming malalakas (na kalaban) dito," said Jalnaiz, who was remembered as the lone Filipino gold medalist in the 1990 Beijing Asian Games.
Wrapping up the elimination round in the kids' ant weight class are Michael Joerge Codilla, who won over Joseph Orevello, 10-9, Justine Carl Fajardo of Puerto Princesa A, who stopped Jake Tabares of Caloocan in the second round, and Romer Dagoy of Zamboanga, who edged Dave Luna of Puerto Princesa C, 13-11.
In the kids' vacuum weight, Ryan Jaime Flores of Bago City emerged victorious over Jason Pia of Davao, 10-7, Wencyl Brian Abes of Baguio City dominated Franklin Pagdatu of Puerto Princesa C, 16-11, Rhezon Tarona of Mandaue City clobbered John Zedrick Borce of Puerto Princesa A, 12-7, Mario Bautista of Negros Occidental conquered Jude Chia of Puerto Princesa B, 21-7, and Robert Paradero of Bukidnon stopped Emmanuel Tapia Jr. in the second round.
In the school boys' light mosquito weight class, Michael Bahena was declared the winner after Ryan Torres of La Union gave him a head butt while Matthew Jagmis of Puerto Princesa C hacked an 18-12 victory over Jayson Dagelio of Tagbilaran.
Eljean Hermedalla of Bacolod A and Philip Luis Cuerdo of Mandaluyong also won, clobbering Sonny Sagbaulan of Puerto Princesa B (9-1) and McJoe Lozada of Palawan (23-11), respectively.
Also advancing to the quarterfinals of the junior boys' pinweight class that starts today were Espiridion Pubadora of Iloilo, Rodney Bernardo of Palawan, Jude Cheng of Cordillera, Alfer Sumugat of Palawan and Frederick Magbanua of Puerto Princesa B.
In the flyweight class, Cris Paulino of Manila, Raffey Cavan of Davao del Norte, Mesar Alpuerto of Palawan A were declared winners as well as Arnel Tapang of Mandaluyong, Marcial Angelo of Taguig, Ruiz Lorenzo Tesorio of Puerto Princesa A and Martin Cordova of Bago City.
In the junior boys' bantamweight division, Kevin James of Tayabas, Leonil Bordeos of Northern Samar and Gabriel Altajeros of National Capital Region also claimed their respective quarterfinal tickets.
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.
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