54th OPBF Convention set in Bacolod; WBC prexy Sulaiman as guest
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr.
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 19 Mar 2016
Sulaiman.
BACOLOD CITY - Hundreds boxing officials from across the country, the Asia and the Pacific region are expected to converge in Bacolod City for the staging of the 54th Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Convention on March 30 to April 1 at the L? Fisher Hotel.
Delegation arrivals are expected March 30 wherein licensing of OPBF members start alongside issuance of IDs, and distribution of kits.
The convention will commence at around 10AM with Juan Ramon Guanzon, Games and Amusements Board Chairman and OPBF President, and World Boxing Council prexy Mauricio Sulaiman.
During the event, new OPBF-member countries and representatives will be recognized. Active members of the organization will also be presented.
In the afternoon of the same day, the OPBF executive meeting will take place and talk about the revision of some provisions of the OPBF rules and regulations.
On Day-2, convention continues with GAB Commissioner lawyer Mohammad Aquil Tamano giving an opening message followed by the OPBF referees and judges? conference.
Among the topics to be taken up are: (a) judging principles in boxing with scientific basis, (b) refereeing principles with emphasis on safety, (c) OPBF rules on ring officials, and (d) application and implementation of interim championship.
Resource speakers are Bruce McTavish and Hubert Minn.
Meanwhile, in the afternoon of Day-2, the revised OPBF rules and regulations will be presented by OPBF president Guanzon and to be discussed in the executive meeting.
On the final day, approval of the revised OPBF rules and regulations will be done while seminar on medical aspect will also be conducted which Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) and drug testing procedures will be undertaken.
This will be spearheaded by Dr. Paul Wallace alongside fellow panelists Dr. Radentor Viernes and Dr. Jose Rolando Rivera.
The 3-day hostilities end with the distribution of certificates of attendance following the closing message from GAB Commissioner Matthew Gaston.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Jerome S. Galunan Jr..
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Madoka Wada Halts Chay Rivas in Tokyo, Retains OPBF Belt
By Carlos Costa, Thu, 26 Jun 2025Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: The Grand Prix a Grand Concept
By Mauricio Sulaimán, Thu, 26 Jun 2025PHOTOS: Pacquiao Showcases Vintage Form During Media Day Workout at Wildcard Gym
By Dong Secuya, Thu, 26 Jun 2025Press Conference Notes: Christian Mbilli & Maciej Sulecki Collide for Interim Super Middleweight World Title FRIDAY in Quebec City
Thu, 26 Jun 2025Rivas vs Wada: Battle for Women’s OPBF Supremacy Today in Japan
By Carlos Costa, Thu, 26 Jun 2025Mexican boxing icon Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez Respects Cuban fighters & rivalry
Thu, 26 Jun 2025Claressa Shields Partners with King Moore to Empower Detroit Youth with the “Follow Your Dreams” Program Presented by SMT Financial Partners
Thu, 26 Jun 2025Saturday’s title defense vs. Yuniel Dorticos could be prelude to mega-fight for Gilberto Ramirez against Jake Paul or Unification showdown with Jay Opetaia or Badou Jack
Wed, 25 Jun 2025THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 25 June 2025: Norman Flattens Sasaki; Simsri Edges Araneta; Rodriguez Outpoints Yafai
By Eric Armit, Tue, 24 Jun 2025FM Daluz rules 7th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, Tue, 24 Jun 2025Ancajas awaits call to join card
By Joaquin Henson, Tue, 24 Jun 2025Macado fights Dulayba in Venue 88
By Lito delos Reyes, Tue, 24 Jun 2025“Showtime” Shea Willcox & Rich Allen turned in KO Performances
Tue, 24 Jun 2025Undefeated prospect Marco Romero To be showcased on Deontay Wilder PPV card this Friday night in Wichita
Tue, 24 Jun 2025Toro Promotions. Inc. to promote its First International pro boxing show in El Salvador on September 20th
Tue, 24 Jun 2025