
BOXING PROMOTER WANTS MEETING WITH GAB CHAIRMAN TO DISCUSS BAD EXPERIENCES IN THAILAND
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 01 Jul 2015

In the face of the disgraceful actions of Thailand?s IBF flyweight champion Amnat Ruenroeng who resorted to all sorts of illegal actions in the ring in a foul-filled, ugly title defense against mandatory challenger and former light flyweight champion Johnreil Casimero at the Hua Mark Stadium in Bangkok last Saturday, well known Filipino promoter and boxing manager Dante Almario has requested a meeting with chairman Ramon Guanzon of the Games and Amusements Board to discuss the recent activities in Thailand.
Almario made the request after consulting some managers, promoters, matchmakers and boxers and in the wake of a series of articles by respected American boxing writers and commentators and their Filipino counterparts blasting Ruenroeng for his foul tactics and American referee Larry Doggett whose performance was a disgrace.
In his letter to chairman Guanzon, promoter Almario said ?we feel it is about time to discuss with each other what is really happening to our boxers fighting outside our country. More particularly in Thailand.?
He told the GAB chairman ?you may have noticed and observed that a majority of our Filipino fighters who fight in Thailand receive a very small purse but experience very unfair and biased decisions at the hands of the Thai judges and referees.?
Almario said ?we must unite and do something to stop these practices that have been a problem of Filipino boxers for more than a decade,?
He suggested that these issues be raised at the various annual conventions of the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO.
Almario said that should the GAB decide to conduct a consultation meeting that some managers, promoters, matchmakers and of course ?boxers whom we know suffered bad experiences in Thailand.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
IBA embraces Bare Knuckle Boxing
Tue, 06 May 2025Monster Dynamite: Inoue Crushes Cardenas in Eight
Mon, 05 May 2025"THE MONSTER" SURVIVES EARLY SCARE, DESTROYS CARDENAS IN THRILLING WAR TO RETAIN UNDISPUTED CROWN
By Dong Secuya, Mon, 05 May 2025Dana White to Promote Canelo vs. Crawford: UFC Boss Set to Elevate Superfight to Historic Levels
By T. Chin-Te, Mon, 05 May 2025Bata Reyes impressed with upcoming young players during exhibition in Libis
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 05 May 2025Canelo Wins the 'Xicoténcatl' Belt and is Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Once Again
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Sun, 04 May 2025Florentino Inumerable rules 2025 Illinois Senior State Chess Championships
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 04 May 2025Canelo Grinds Out Uninspiring Win Over Elusive William Scull in Saudi Arabia; Canelo-Crawford Up Next
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 04 May 2025Badou Jack Edges Norair Mikaelian in Grueling Cruiserweight Battle on Canelo-Scull Undercard
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 04 May 2025Jaime Munguía Avenges Loss, Dominates Bruno Suráce in Riyadh Rematch
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 04 May 2025Weigh-In Results: Naoya Inoue vs. Ramon Cardenas/Rafael Espinoza vs. Edward Vazquez World Championship Doubleheader
Sun, 04 May 2025Rolly Romero Upsets Ryan Garcia, Throws Garcia-Haney Rematch into Chaos
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 03 May 2025Haney's Cautious Approach Leads to Wide Decision Win Over Ramirez in Times Square
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 03 May 2025Teo Lopez Retains Titles with Unanimous Decision Over Barboza Jr. in Times Square
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 03 May 2025Canelo and Scull Hit the Scales: Undisputed Super Middleweight Showdown Set for Tomorrow in Riyadh
Sat, 03 May 2025