CASIMERO BACK IN THE PHILIPPINES TO RESOLVE BREACH OF CONTRACT CASE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
Fomer IBF light flyweight champion Johnreil Casimero has returned to the Philippines to resolve the breach of contract case filed against him by his manager Pio Castillo Jr in the Regional Trial Court of Cebu.
Casimero was charged with signing a contract to fight for the world title against Thai champion Amnat Ruenroeng without the knowledge and authority of Castillo.
According to the complaint Castillo said he and Casimero entered into an agreement with SGG Sports and Promotion Services of Sammy Gello-ani as their sole and official boxing promoter and that from 2008 to 2013 and Casimero fought several times both domestically and internationally but that on May 3 last year Casimero reportedly stopped training at the Omega Gym and also left the housing accommodation given him and that Casimero had trained in Las Vegas without informing him.
Casimero lost a foul-infested fight that was a travesty with referee Larry Doggett failing to prevent or penalize the Thai for a series of fouls which were widely condemned by the international media. As a result the IBF retained Casimero as the No. 1 contender but ordered him to face Puerto Rico?s McWilliams Arroyo in a title eliminator with the winner to face Ruenroeng who had also beaten Arroyo in a controversial decision.
Filipino promoter Sammy Gello-ani who handles Casimero in partnership with international promoter and matchmaker Samson Lewkowicz told the New Standard/boxingmirror.com that Casimero is in his hometown of Ormoc and would ?return to Cebu next week? even as he pointed out that when Casimero fought Ruenroeng he used the Omega logo on his trunks.
Gello-ani assured us that they are ?not running away from their obligations? to Casimero?s manager and that they hope to resolve the issue soon in order that Casimero could return to Las Vegas and train there for the October eliminator against Arroyo.
Gello-ani also revealed that they are setting up a training facility in Cebu and veteran trainer Jun Agrabio who has also returned to the country would resume training Casimero in Cebu.
Gello-ani said he is confident that the Bangkok experience won't be repeated and that Casimero ?can handle McWilliams Arroyo. We are not scared.?
McWilliams Arroyo is coming off a 3rd round TKO win over tough Victor Ruiz last April 11. He had earlier scored a 2nd round TKO over previously unbeaten Rey ?Sniper? Saludar in a title eliminator on June 19, 2014 in Puerto Rico.
Also back in the country is Marvin ?Marvelous? Sonsona who is reportedly in his hometown of General Santos City attending to some personal problems.
Lewkowicz informed us that Sonsona will fight a four-round exhibition on September 9 in order ?to keep in shape.?
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Verano to face Thai in Clash of Nations on April 24
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 21 Apr 2025Masangkay to fight Ocampo in JAS on April 23
By Lito delos Reyes, Sun, 20 Apr 2025Denver Holds Off LA Clippers in OT, 112-110
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sun, 20 Apr 2025Arca clinches 3rd and final IM norm; Guns for GM norm in last round
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 20 Apr 2025IN HER GOLDEN GIRL ERA: GABRIELA “SWEET POISON” FUNDORA SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS UNDISPUTED TITLE AGAINST MARILYN BADILLO
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Fundora Retains Undisputed Flyweight Titles; Perez Shocks Conwell in Oceanside
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Dalton Smith Drops Mathieu German Three Times, Retains WBC Silver Title
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Filipino GM Antonio beats Serbia's IM for share of lead in Caberra Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 20 Apr 2025Villanueva to fight Antaran on April 27 in Gensan
By Lito delos Reyes, Sun, 20 Apr 2025MASOUD AND MCGRAIL CLASH IN ALL-BRITISH SHOWDOWN
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Semifinals Conclude at 2025 USA Boxing International Open
Sun, 20 Apr 2025FM Arca is inching closer to his 3rd and final IM norm
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 20 Apr 2025Weigh-In Results: Fundora and Conwell Ready for Golden Boy Fight Night in Oceanside
Sat, 19 Apr 2025Undefeated, rising Canadian prospect Eric Basran wins in Opening round to advance to quarterfinals of inaugural Riyadh Season/WBC Boxing Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia
Sat, 19 Apr 2025WEIGHTS FROM LONG BEACH
Sat, 19 Apr 2025