BAKBAKAN SA LABANGAL: Libranza, Rodriguez make weight, both vow to score KO
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 05 Sep 2015
GEN. SANTOS CITY ? Undefeated Genesis Libranza and former Luzon Professional Boxing Association (Luzproba) light flyweight champion Michael Rodriguez both made their weights and also vowed to knockout each other in the main event of the Tibay ng Pinoy X: Bakbakan sa Labangal slated tomorrow (Sept. 6) at the Barangay Labangal Gym here.
The 21-year old Libranza of the MP Davao Stable tipped the scales at 110 lbs. while 33-year old Rodriguez submitted 119 at the official weigh-in held today at the Family Country Hotel.
?Hindi ko masasabi kasi beterano po siya. Pero kung makakakita ako ng pagkakataon na ma-knockout siya gagawin ko po,? (I can not say because he is a veteran. But if I can see a chance I will go for a KO) said Libranza, who hails from Bayugan, Agusan del Sur.
Rodriguez, a native of General Santos City, also vowed to knockout Libranza (7 wins, 5 KO).
?Pero dili ko makasulti kung unsang round. Depende na lang ugma na,? (I can?t say on what round. It will depend tomorrow) said Rodriguez.
MP Davao Stable chief trainer Raides ?Nonoy? Neri said Libranza is ready to knockout Rodriguez.
?Kundisyon kaayo si Libranza,? (He?s in good condition) said Neri, also assistant trainer and dietician of 8-time world division champion Manny Paccquiao.
Meanwhile, former interim IBF Pan Pacific super bantamweight champion Drian ?Gintong Kamao? Francisco tipped the scales at 124 while his rival former Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) super bantamweight champion Jilo Merlin made it 123 1/5 lbs.
?Magandang laban ito dahil parehong ensayado silang dalawa,? (This is a good fight because both are prepared) said matchmaker Joven Jimenz.
Another exciting bout to watch is the 8-rounder between undefeated Gilbert Gomera and former IBF Pan Pacific title-holder John Rey Ponteras.
?Ngayon natin malalaman kung puede na bang umakyat si Gomera sa 10 at kung my ibubuga pa itong si Ponteras,? (Now we will know if Gomera is ready to climb the 10 and if Ponteras still has it) said Jimenez.
It is held in celebration of the Labangal Fiesta in coordination with Labangal Barangay Captain Lorelie Pacquiao, former world-rated Bobby Pacquiao and the Joven Sports Promotion.
The free boxing show is supported by the Family Country Hotel, Pepsi, Sting, Cerritos Mitsubishi and South Coast Mitsubishi.
Miniflyweight Orly Silvestre (7-1), another rising star from MP Stable takes on Michael Camillion of Cagayan de Oro for 10 rounds.
Also featured in the undercard are: Lony Cadayday of Golingan Stable-Gensan vs. Joey Antonio of Apolinario Stable-Sarangani (10 rds.-112 lbs.);
Marvilo Aballe of MP Davao vs. Raymun Dayham of Dipolog (8 rds.-118 lbs.); Rene Mark Cuarto of MP Davao vs. Josel Gamalo of Mayor Boy Se Stable-Sindangan (8 rds.-105 lbs.);
Ariel Bienabdez of MP Davao vs. Delfin de Asis of Kaamenio Stable-Valencia City (6 rds.-109 lbs.);
Jose Ravelo Aballe of MP Davao vs. John Rey Lontiong of Placedo Stable-Cotabato (6 rds.-118 lbs.);
Ronnie Baldonado of MP Davao vs. Jon-Jon Santos of Mayor Se Stable (6 rds.-108 lbs.);
Abdul Diu Abdulhami of Eraja Stable-Laguna vs.. Renan Portes of Gensan (6 lbs.-135 lbs.);
Jason Sanchez of MP Davao vs. Mark Martiao of Mayor Se Stable (6 rds.-109 lbs.). -- LITO DELOS REYES
Photo: Undefeated Genesis Libranza (right) and Michael Rodriguez pose after their official weigh-in today at the People's Champ Gym inside the Family Country Hotel. (Photoby Vanessa Neri).
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