Mexican Challenger Cesar Ramirez Visits Manila's Historic Plaza Mexico
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 21 Aug 2019
INTRAMUROS, Metro Manila -- Mexican world title challenger Cesar "El Perico" Ram?rez and his team visited Manila's Plaza Mexico, the historic monument that celebrates the Filipino-Mexican long standing friendship. 👍👍
The group visited Manila's the old square located in Intramuros during the sunny afternoon hours of Sunday August 19. ☀️
The important landmark also commemorates the 250 year history of the famous Manila-Acapulco Galleon, the longest-running transpacific trade route in history.
Cesar "El Perico" Ram?rez, 31, of Nayarit, Mexico, will battle Filipino three-division titlist Johnriel Casimero (27-4, 18 KO's) of Ormoc, Leyte, for the interim WBO Bantamweight Belt this Saturday, August 24, at San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, Metro Manila.
The hot clash will be televised live on ABS CBN in the Philippines and in other countries on ESPN.
From Left to Right in the above image are: Mexican coach Francisco "Yiyo" Bracamontes, Philboxing.com writer Carlos Costa, Mexican challenger Cesar "El Perico" Ram?rez (18-3, 11 KO's), Mexican manager Victor "Vitoque" Mart?nez, MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons and Manila Bulletin star reporter Nick Giongco.
The Johnriel Casimero vs Cesar Ram?rez is a production of Manny Pacquiao's MP Promotions.
The author Carlos Costa of Panama is a boxing reporter living in the Philippines. Carlos can be reached at carlos512@hotmail.com and whatsapp +63918453152.
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