Boxers Make Weight for Sanman's Uzbekistan vs Filipinas "Brawl at the Mall 11" in Gensan
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 28 Jul 2018
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- Uzbeks and Filipino boxers successfully made weight ahead of the exciting SANMAN PROMOTIONS' Uzbekistan vs Philippines "Brawl at the Mall 11" Sunday (July 29) at Robinsons Place here in the famed Tuna Capital of the Philippines, General Santos City.
Games and Amusement Board officials in charge of the weigh-in were GAB Officer in charge of Southern Mindanao Datu Fahd Yasser A. Sinsuat together with GAB supervisor John Kenneth Improso, and Ring Physician Dr. Clemente Carlos III.
In the main event Uzbek action fighter, Jasur Akhmadjonov (5-0, 3 KO's) weighed-in 147 lbs for his 8-rounder tough encounter against the reigning VIZPROBA champion Rodel Wenceslao who came in two pounds lighter at 145 lbs.
Rodel Wenceslao (L) and Jasur Akhmadjonov (R) pose during Saturday's weighin in General Santos City.
Ulugbek Sobirov and Dennis Padua.
For the co-main feature, unbeaten Uzbekistan super welterweight Ulugbek Sobirov (5-0, 3 KO's) and "Fearless" Filipino former GAB Welterweight titlist Dennis Padua of Nueva Ecija made identical weight of 150 lbs for their 8-rounder exchange artillery.
In another international battle, Malaysian boxer Rajan Nadarajah made 120 lbs for his pro boxing debut against Pinoy warrior Junrex Saldivia of Glan, Sarangani. Saldivia came in at 124 lbs for their 4-rounder battle. As amateur, Nadarajah won gold in boxing in the 56 kilos division in the Malaysia Cup.
Junrex Saldivia and Rajan Nadarajah.
MORE EXCITING FIGHTS READY TO THRILL FANS
In addition to the three international bouts, nine more thrilling fights are ready to excite fans Sunday afternoon at Robinsons Place here in General Santos City, Philippines.
In super bantamweights, undefeated hard-hitting Jade Bornea (11-0, 7 KO's) of the Sanman Boxing Stable weighed-in at 120 lbs for his clash against the more matured Alvin Bais of Surallah, Cotabato del Sur who came in at 122 pounds. Their rumble is an 8-rounder rumble that might not made it to the limit.
In another duel, undefeated Gensan fighter Jerven Mama (5-0-1, 3 KO's) as well as journeyman Ryan Tampus made identical weight of 120 pounds for their hot 8-rounder clash.
Also, Jerry Francisco (4-0, 1 KO) of Antipas, Cotabato, and 23 year-old Davao combatant Gerald Alvarez (4-4, 4 KO) made same weight of 110 pounds. This is for eight rounds of action.
In a skirmish of veteran warriors, 2-time world-title challenger Richie "Magnum" Mepranum (32-7-1, 9 KO's) of Sarangani recorded 117 lbs to climb the ring against fellow veteran boxer Rodel Tejares. Their fighting affair is a 6-rounder battle likely to go the distance as none of the combatants carries real dynamite power in their blows; though in boxing anything can happen.
Moreover, Gensan boy Adam Diu Abdulhamid (11-6, 4 KO's) got 145 on the GAB scale for his 6-round collision against brave heart Philip Parcon who came in three pounds lighter at 142 lbs.
Furthermore, unbeaten Judy Flores (3-0, 0 KO's) of Davao del Norte made the limit of the bantamweight division of 118 lb s for his 6-rounder exchange of knuckles against well-focused Paolo Perono who made 120 lbs.
In the first bout of the card, fans will see rookie Presco Carcosia making his pro debut in boxing scaled-in at 128 lbs for his battle against Rey John "Jadry" Indita (1-4-1, 1 KO) who stepped-in five pounds heavier at 133 lbs. Their four round rumble is a tough battle for both; and may the best man win.
"Brawl at the Mall 11" on Sunday (July 29) is a production of promoters Jim Claude Manangquil and Dexter T. Tan of SANMAN Promotions in association with Robinsons Place Gensan.
Fights begin at 3 PM.
The author Carlos Costa, 57, of Panama is a fight reporter based in Cebu, Philippines. He will attend this "Brawil at the Mall 11" card here in General Santos City. Carlos can be reached by email: Carlos512@hotmail.com and by Viber/Whatsapp: +639184538152.
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