MORALDE MAKES U.S. DEBUT DEC. 1
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr.
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 11 Nov 2017
Another boxer from the Sanman Gym of Gen. Santos City will try to make an impression in the United States. Undefeated featherweight John Vincent Moralde (19-0,10KO?s) will take on WBA-NABA featherweight titleholder Toka Kahn Clary (23-1, 16KO?s) on December 1 at the Strand Ballroom and Theater in Providence, Rhode Island.
The 23 year old Moralde previously held the WBF International featherweight and junior featherweight titles. Two years ago, he was involved in a ring tragedy in Australia, when his opponent Brayd Smith, who lost by unanimous decision, collapsed after their fight and passed away two days later in the hospital.That ill-fated fight was for the regional WBC ABCO featherweight title.
Moralde has fought seven times since then, winning four by KO or TKO. Together with his Sanman stablemates, he had a training stint in Florida under Cuban coach Moro Fernandez.
In a message to philboxing Moralde stated: ?I am very excited to be fighting for the first time in the USA. Toka Kahn Clary is a good boxer but I will do my best to win.?
The 25 year old Clary was born in Liberia. His only loss was courtesy of a Filipino, Jhon Gemino, who upset and knocked out Clary in the opening round last year in a Top Rank card. Clary has since racked up four straight wins, two by TKO.
?This will be a big opportunity for John Vincent Moralde, this is the fight that could put him in a world title shot if victorious,? Sanman Promotions CEO Jim Claude Manangquil added.
Clary vs Moralde will headline the card promoted by Evander Holyfield's The Real Deal Boxing.
On November 15, another unbeaten Sanman boxer, Raymart Gaballo (16-0,14KO?s) will be pitted against Mexican Ernesto Guerrero at the Hawaii Events Center in Hawaii.
Both Moralde and Gaballo will try to duplicate the success of their stablemates Romero Duno (15-1,13KO?s) and Harmonito dela Torre (19-0,12KO?s).
Duno has two wins in the U.S. against Christian Gonzalez and Juan Pablo Sanchez and is under contract with Golden Boy Promotions. Dela Torre (19-0,12KO?s) also has two victories in the States against Guillermo Sanchez and Jose Luis Araiza.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Rene Bonsubre, Jr..
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Weigh-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 2025Weights From Washington, PA
Sat, 19 Apr 2025Jerald Into Advances in WBC Boxing Grand Prix with Dominant Win Over Ahmad Jones
Sat, 19 Apr 2025Press Conference Notes: Keyshawn Davis Set for Homecoming Title Defense against Edwin De Los Santos at Norfolk's Scope Arena
Sat, 19 Apr 2025JAKE PAUL vs JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR / ZURDO RAMIREZ vs YUNIEL DORTICOS JUNE 28 in ANAHEIM
Sat, 19 Apr 2025June 8: Junto Nakatani-Ryosuke Nishida Bantamweight Unification Showdown Headlines Tokyo Super Card Streaming LIVE on ESPN+
Sat, 19 Apr 2025Thursday’s Action at the 2025 USA Boxing International Open Concludes
Sat, 19 Apr 2025H2O Sylve Returns to the Ring April 26th At Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta Amado Vargas Is Co-Main Live On BLK PRIME
Sat, 19 Apr 2025FM Arca bounces back, defeats IM Laohawirapap of Thailand in 6th round
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 19 Apr 2025SMITH VS. GERMAIN WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER
Fri, 18 Apr 2025WBO #2 WBA #2 Mikiah Kreps on Weight in Seneca Niagara
Fri, 18 Apr 2025UFC® RETURNS TO PRUDENTIAL CENTER IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY WITH BLOCKBUSER CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER
Fri, 18 Apr 2025AMATEUR HEAVYWEIGHT SENSATION LEO ATANG SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
Fri, 18 Apr 2025