FILIPINO BOXERS TITLE WOES PARTLY DUE TO LACK OF LOCAL WELL-HEELED PROMOTERS
By Ed de la Vega, DDS
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 05 Jul 2015
I know that this has been said many times and repeating it seems to be like beating a dead horse.
But unless things change drastically and local promoters do better and start holding more matches in the Philippines, title matches particularly, not too many Filipino boxers will be seen holding world title belts.
What we need are more Don Antonio and his son, Michael Aldeguer who do not put their personal financial interest ahead of the welfare of the boxers but does promotions that always end up well for them and the boxers as well.
Sadly however, not too many are like them. In fact, I dare say not too many local promoters have the boxing promotional acumen and the necessities to continually attract corporate sponsors who support them. The Aldeguer business model is exceptionally well planned thus they consistently do very well in their promotions.
They are not afraid to think outside of the box and they take calculated risks that are backed up excellent preparation and execution.
In addition, they have an awesome manner treating their boxers, supporting from the very beginning until they eventually succeed not only in boxing but in their personal lives as well.
The lack of Filipino promoters that are world class like the Aldeguers, leave our boxers no choice but to travel to lion?s dens all over the world even in places where unless they KO the local opponent they stand very minimal chance to win.
In addition they are abused and disrespected like Johnreil Casimero in Thailand.
Worse, sometimes they do not get paid for the efforts!
Case in point: Warlito Parrenas.
Parrenas (24-6-1, 21 KO) fought tonight at Hermosillo, Mexico under Zanfer Promotions promoted event. He fought a Mexican David Carmona (19-2-5, 8KO) The fight ended in a split draw (115-112, 113-115, 114-114) therefore none of the two won the right to be called the Interim WBO Super flyweight title.
Although Carmona came it two pounds heavier than Parrenas, something that drew concerns from Filipino boxing fans and media folks, notably Ronnie Nathanielsz, the weight advantage did not mean anything. In fact, Parrenas dropped Carmona in round 2 but the Mexican survived and went on to fight the full 12 rounds.
Parrenas was the aggressor through out the fight seemingly showing no respect for his opponent?s power who only had 8KO?s in 26 fights. He totally disregarded the jabs and counters from Carmona which landed but didn?t do much damage due to lack of power. Parrenas chased Carmona all over who was on his bike most of the time but could not catch him again. Based solely on ring generalship and fearless aggression, Parrenas should have been given the nod.
But the fight was in Mexico and most Mexicans do not lose title fights in their country unless they are knocked out silly or get overwhelmed by visiting gladiators with the skill and abilities of Donnie Nietes of the fame ALA Boxing Gym in Cebu.
Thus Parrenas comes home with a heavy heart. To this writer, he should have gotten the decision. Sadly, two judges did not have the guts to call the shots as they occurred. In fact one scored a draw.
Now it would not be too far off to say that the fight being a draw, a re-match is required to find the winner who can challenge the reigning champion Naoya Inoue of Japan.
It goes without saying that the fight should be held in the Philippines. But, the lack of local promoters will stifle that chance. Thus Parrenas will have to travel again to Mexico and risk being fed to the lions!
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