One Last Look at my Top 20 Pinoy Pride 42 Fight Photos
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 21 Sep 2017
From the photo of Hekkie Budler visiting the canvas in that flash knockdown in the last round which helped Melindo retain his world title... to Melindo's commendable effort. From images of Sultan and Casimero slugging it out in a no-quarters war to a photo of Jason Pagara's receiving a bombastic body shot, here are my Top 20 Pinoy Pride 42 Clash for Glory photos, which I shoot from the edge of ringside during the memorable fight night last Saturday (Sep 16) at the Waterfront Cebu City.
These fight photos are dedicated to the memory of my dear boxing brother in heaven Mr. Ronnie Nathanielsz, who used to be part of the Pinoy Pride events, and so much he enjoyed them through the years. Ronnie, you are greatly missed.
Finally, kudos to all the fighters who competed in PP42, the Filipino boxers as well as the visiting fighters; and congrats as well to the ALA organizers. Indeed, they all deserve our warmest applause for a terrific work so well done. Let's now look forward to Pinoy Pride 43 and here is the one last look at my top 20 PP42 fight photos. Hope you like them.
The author Carlos Costa of Panama is a boxing reporter and photographer based in the Queen City of Cebu. You may contact Carlos Costa at Carlos512@hotmail.com, in Facebook or by 09184538152. "For the Love of Boxing."
Gentallan Punishes Drops and Outscores Stella
Alvin Bais down in Round 1 is counted out by Thirdman Tony Pesons while John Vergil Vitor awaits in neutral corner.
Round 2 and Count of Referee Nic Banal goes by 5 with Wiljan Ugbaniel still down sent there viciously by Catajara.
Villanueva proves to be way too much for Nepranum.
Pagara scores a well timed low blow on the Kenyan boxer.
Pagara sends Onyango to the canvas two times during their rough rumble.
Pagara takes tough right from Onyango.
Pagara had an unexpected bloodied tough night fom journeyman Onyango.
Sultan advances on the more experienced Casimero.
Sultan and John Riel Casimero battled for IBF mandatory slot.
Sultan held his groun and outscored and outdid former champ Casimero.
Melindo and Budler roughens up each other in the middle of the ring.
Melindo delivers a good straight right to the left kidney of Budler.
Melindo drops Budler in dramatic last round. This crucial flash knock down greatly helped Melindo retain title.
Melindo throws a left Budlers bread compartment.
Melindo uses his right. Take that Budler.
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