Kriel, Alimento Make Weight for Sunday's WBC Int'l Battle in South Africa
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Filipino Dexter Alimento(L) and South African Deejay Kriel successfully made weight ahead of their 12-rounder clash for the vacant WBC International 105-lbs Title today Sunday (July 23) in Gauteng, South Africa.
The WBC judges will be Mrs. Sylvia Mokaila of South Africa, Ferdinand Estrella of San Pedro in Laguna, Philippines and Joseph Chaane of South Africa. The third man in the ring will be Thabo Spampool of South Africa.
The boxers looked in good shaped during the weigh-in and medical checks, both warriors getting their process of re-hydration right after the weigh-in ceremony with the Filipino Alimento and his team heading towards the buffet at their plush 5-star hotel.
During the important title fight, the hard-hitting 21 year-old Dexter Alimento (12-1, 8 KO's) will be assisted by his manager Rey Marban of Marban Boxing Promotions and his stablemate/boxer/cornerman "The Tornado" Junjesie Ibgos.
The exchange of artillery against Deejay Kriel (11-1-1, 6 KO's) will take place at Emperor's Palace Hotel, the rumble being a crucial battle for the two young up-and-coming fighters at an important moment in their boxing careers.
A solid victory would propel the winner into the top-15 minimumweight boxers by the WBC with the possibility of facing the WBC world champion, who as of today is undefeated 47-0 Thailander Chayaphon Moonsri (also known as Wanheng Menayothin).
The world champ Moonsri has been ordered by the WBC to defend against mandatory challenger WBC Latino Champ Leroy Estrada (16-2, 6 KO's) of Panama; with he victorious of the Monsri vs Estrada clash (likely to take place in Thailand), looking for a challenger.
Alimento and his team enjoying the buffet at the plush Emperor's Palace in South Africa. From L to R cornerman Junjie Tornado Ibgos, challenger Dexter Alimento and Promoter Rey Marban.
Alimento and his team enjoying their time in South Africa. From L to R promoter Rey Marban, cornerman Junjie Tornado Ibgos, challenger Dexter Alimento.
MORE ABOUT ALIMENTO AND KRIEL
Dexter Alimento, of Iligan City in The Philippines, comes from a rather easy round 3 TKO win over the already softened 71-fight journeyman Rodel Tejares (21-43-7, 6 KO's in Bukidnon last March. The Filipino's one and only defeat in 13 rumbles was a close, controversial split-decision lost last October in Tokyo.
Menahile, Deejay Kriel, whose boxing idol is Floyd Mayweather Jr., dropped out of school to follow boxing and is now managed and trained by coach Colin Nathan and is promoted by South Africa's Golden Gloves Promotions of veteran man of boxing Rodney Berman.
In his latest combat last April, the Deejay Kriel had a tough opponent in Xolisa Magusha (7-2-1, 4 KO's) of Eastern Cape at Kriel's second home, the Emperors Palace. The shorter Kriel had to sweat extra hard to score the close 8-round unanimous decision win over the southpaw Magusha, who proved to be a spirited competitor.
The Deejay Kriel vs Dexter Alimentor for the vacant WBC International Minimumweight Title today (July 23) at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa, is a production of South African's Golden Gloves. The fight will not be televised live.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.
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