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December 6, 2000 |
Virac, Catanduanes |
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The Catanduanes Tribune Rawis, Virac Catanduanes, Philippines - 5001 Tel. No.: (052) 811-1267 or 811-2640 Fax No.: (052) 811-1267 E-mail:
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Publisher-Editor Edwin A. Gianan |
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Advertising- Circulation Manager Simeon G. Cueno |
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Web Master: Calgary, Canada |
Major Developments
Pro boxers'
grit awes big crowd
The
ability of professional boxers to dish out and receive relentless
punishment drew the enthusiastic appreciation of a big crowd of boxing
aficionados in last Saturday's Bakbakan sa Virac.
Despite
a disappointing main event which ended in an unfortunate technical draw,
the audience which included National Telecommunications Commission top
honcho Joseph A. Santiago erupted in applause after each pro fight. Also
in the audience were former Gov. Severo C. Alcantara, Virac Mayor Jose U.
Alberto II, Bato Mayor Lorenzo Templonuevo, Jr. and San Miguel Mayor
Francisco Camano, Jr.
The
10-round mainer failed to get past the first three minutes, with referee
Ver Abainza raising the hands of both fighters in a technical draw due to
an accidental headbutt.
Undefeated
RP No. 9 Albert Cesa of Cebu Elorde stable had his 8-0 record marred by
the draw when he sustained an ugly cut on his left eyelid after the clash
of heads with RP No. 4 Alex Guevarra of Mandaluyong Gym. Ring doctor Noe
de Jesus ruled Cesa unfit to continue
In
the first supporting bout which drew lusty cheers from the appreciative
crowd, Elden de la Cruz of Elorde-Samar scored a close majority decision
over a game Rodulfo Abad of L&M Gym of Manila in a contest of 123
pounders.
In
the only stoppage in the five pro fights, counterpuncher Danny Boy Toyogon
of Elorde-Cagayan de Oro City decked Gualberto Tayabas of Obido boxing
stable after a series of punches in the latter's gut. The fallen Baguio
bet refused to continue at 2:37 of the fifth round.
Elder
Romero of Elorde-Samar won the nod of all judges over opponent Rene
Banares of Obido-Baguio in the third bout between 115-pound boxers. On the
other hand, powerfully-built Buddy Salvador of Obido stable ended up on
the floor as the bell rang for the fight with slippery Aden Sarco of
Elorde-Leyte but was declared the unanimous victor for his bullheadedness.
The results (Camarines Sur unless otherwise indicated): Bernabe Concepcion (Viga) defeated Ernesto Federico; Mario Olesco (Viga) d. Joel de los Santos; Rodel Mendez (Bato) d. Christopher Otar; Alvin Ogalesco (Viga) d. Antonio Cardoza, Jr.; Ramil Aringo (Bato) d. Rodel Bravo; Rodulfo Pasa d. Lito Matienzo (Virac); and, Jerry de los Santos d. Domingo Tarnate (Viga). In an exhibition bout, Dexter Ian Olonan of Viga mastered Elton Tubiera of Bato in a similar four-rounder.
The amateur matches were officiated by officials of the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) Catanduanes chapter headed by president Roberto "Abing" Rodulfo. Among them were referees/judges Vicente "Vic" Tadoy, Juan "Johnny" Tariman, Salvador "Buddy" Alcomendas and Ely Rodulfo; judges Antonio "Tony" Teano and Willy San Juan; and, timer Joseph Bagadiong.
ABAP Camarines Sur sent Antonino "Anton" Teano as its official representative. On the other hand, the pro bouts were supervised by judges Antonio Comia, Virgilio de los Reyes and referee Ver Abainza.
The event was sponsored by NTC Commissioner Santiago, the municipal government of Virac, SK municipal federation, Asian Spirit Airlines, Catanduanes Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Square & Compass Club and La Tondena Distillers. It raised funds for the PNP's SAMAKA-Ugnayan of Virac barangay captains and the SAMAKA-PEACE for Oplan Droga.
