Exciting Boxing Back in Bohol!
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 18 May 2018
Jimdomar Boxing Promotions, the fighting outfit of top Bohol matchmaker Edgar L. Ricafort, in coordination with Barangay Captain Hon. Arnielo "Tata" Olandria proudly present Engkwentro Sa Cogtong, Candijay, Bohol at BISU campus gym this coming Myercoles May 23 with combats beginning at 1 PM, a boxing party that no fight fan in Bohol can afford to miss!
In one of the thrilling battles, experienced 115-pounder Robert Awitin of Anda, Bohol, will engage John Kenan Villaflor of Negros Oriental, though now fighting out of Cebu. Their tough 8-round war is in the super flyweight division (top photo).
The card's main feature is no less thrilling as Big Yellow fighter Carlo Pepito Demecillo, 22, will give a rematch to tough, confusing southpaw Margarito Moya Jr., for the vacant PBF Bantamweight belt.
The two men already deliver to fans an exciting battle back in January, with Demecillo getting the nod. And now boxing fans get ready to be trilled with Demecillo vs Moya Vol. 2.
EXCITING SUPPORTING BOUTS
In another intriguing clash, local warrior Nelson Tinampay (12-6-1, 5 KO's) of the Municipality of Dagohoy in Central Bohol takes on Leyte-born Rodel Wenceslao of Compostela, Cebu. Their schedule rumble is a 10-round war in the bantamweight division.
In flyweights, tough Boholano Gary Rojo, 23, of the paradise Municipality of Ubay in Northeastern Bohol will clash in a fireworks 8-chapter affair against popular 22 year-old Royder Lloyd Borbon.
Born in Cotabato City Maguindanao, Royder Lloyd Borbon now lives in Sultan Kudarat. He has been a boxer of the famed Cebu's Omega Gym.
Moreover, Roga Libres, 25, of Ubay, Bohol, will collide against Jimboy Caiz of Cebu City. Their trade of blows is a 4-rounder in the lighting-fast 105-lbs division.
The first bout of the afternoon will feature undefeated 20 year-old Big Yellow Boxing Stable fighter Audie Dacua (3-0, 2 KO's) of Danao, Cebu, climbing the ring to engage dangerous Bohol fighter Pablito Balidio of Ubay.
Their private war is in a fierce 4-rounder in the super flyweight division, and fans wonder if the battle will make it to the final bell.
It's a total of six exciting pro boxing fights for the entertainment of fans in Bohol! But there's something very SPECIAL awaiting for the lucky ones in attendance.
Because the gorgeous contestants in the famed Miss Bohol Beauty Pageant will grace the afternoon of boxing at BISU. So who wants to stay home?
The card is sanctioned by the Games and Amusement Board (GAB). General Admission is only 100 pesos. Ringside B is 500 pesos. Ringside A is 1,000 pesos.
Engkwentro Sa Cogtong, Candijay, at the Gym of Bohol Island State University (BISU) this coming Myercoles May 23 is a production of Jimdomar Boxing Promotions of legendary Bohol matchmaker Edgar Lacierda Ricafort.
Fights begin at 1 PM.
The author Carlos Costa of Panama is a boxing judge and fight reporter based in Cebu, Philippines. Carlos can be reached by email: Carlos512@hotmail.com and by WhatsApp: +639184538152.
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