DUEL IN DAVAO: Inson, Indon make weight
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 13 Aug 2015
Palicte, Cabalquinto eye KO
DAVAO CITY (Aug. 13) ? Undefeated Filipino fighter Jay-Ar ?The Hitman? Inson and his Indonesian opponent Victor Mausol both made their weights today for their 12-round title-fight tomorrow for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental lightweight interim crown at the SM Davao Annex.
Inson ( tipped the scales at 135 lbs. while Mausol (9 wins, 5 KOs, 3 loses and 2 draws) submitted only 132. ? lbs. at the official held also at the SM Davao Annex.
?I can beat him (Inson). I came here prepared to fight,? said the former WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight champion through an interpreter during an interview later at the Royal Mandaya Hotel.
Inson, however, is confident that he can win his first main-event assignment.
?I?m very thankful for this big opportunity that the MP Promotions has given to me. I also thanked the support and encouragement of Aston (Palicte) and Adones (Cabalquinto), who are already champions,? said the 24-year old Inson.
Inson (8 wins, 5 KOs, 0 loss, 0 draw) vowed not to disappoint the 8-time world division champion Manny Pacquiao?s MP Promotions, who was represented yesterday by Raides ?Nonoy? Neri.
?I?m not sure if I can knockout him. But I will just try my best,? said Inson, who previously knocked out Elmer Legaria in the first round last April 5 in Panabo City.
Also present were WBO Asia-Pacific chairman Leon Panuncillo, international referee Atty. Danrex Tapdasan, co-promoter Joven Jimenez and Vanessa Neri of MP Promotions.
Palicte (18 wins, 16 KOs, 1 loss) and Cabalquinto (20 wins, 13 KOs) also both made their weights at 116 and 142, respectively while their rivals Fernando ?Batang Bato? Ocon (13 wins, 5 KOs, 9 loss, 1 draw) and RJ ?Sharp? Anoos (8 wins, 2 KO, 6 loses, 1 draw) tipped at 115 and 141.
?I have trained long enough for my fight with Palicte,? said Ocon of Cebu.
Anoos, on the other hand, vowed to get even with Cabalquinto who won by a unanimous decision in their first encounter.
?I?m now more ready and prepared against him,? said Anoos also from Cebu.
Another exciting match-up to watch in the undercard is the tenner between former WBO Oriental flyweight champion Richie Mepranum of Maasim, Sarangani Province and Jetly Purisima of General Santos City.
Also pitted are Romero Dono of Sanman Stable-Gensan against Joash Apariico of Sajulga Stable-Malaybalay City (10 rds-126 lbs.); Ryan Lumacad of MP Stable vs. Paul Apolinario of Sarangani (10 rds.-112 lbs.); Jay-R Mendoza of MP Stable vs. Elmer Legaria of Sarangani (8 rds.-136 lbs.); Jopher Montano of MP Stable vs. Ronald Garcia of Koronadal City (6 rds.-131 lbs.); Vincent Astrolabio of MP Stable vs. Argie Emendo of Valencia City (4 rds.-115 lbs.); Vincent Dayaganon of MP Stable vs. Raffy Arpon of Bukidnon (4 rds.-110 lbs.); Jelo Bacalso of MP Stable vs. Jun Susas Jr. of Bukidnon (4 rds.-112 lbs.).
The free boxing to the public is supported by the SM Mall of Davao, The Royal Mandaya Hotel, Gatorade, Sting, Pepsi, Mitsubishi South Coast Mitsubishi, Cerritos Mitsubishi and the city government of Davao. ? LITO DELOS REYES
Top Photo: WBO Asia Pacific chairman Leon Panuncillo is flanked by Jay-Ar Inson (left) of Davao City and former WBO Asia Pacific super featherweight champion Victor Mausul of Indonesia. (Photo by BOY LIM)
WBO supervisor Leon Panuncillo (extreme left) greets the local media during the prescon beside Raides "Nonoy" Neri of MP Promotions, boxers Jay-ar Inson, Aston Palicte and Adones Cabalquinto. (photo by BOY LIM)
The top three pairs in Duel in Davao (left to right) Adones Cabalquinto, Aston Palicte, Jay-Ar Inson, Victor Mausul, Fernando Ocon and RJ Anoos, who are fighting on Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. at the SM Davao Annex. (Photo by BOY LIM)
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