Villaba Boxing Set for Feb. 4
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 28 Jan 2008
Boxing hotspot Villaba, Leyte will take centerstage once again when it hosts the "Bahog Bahog in Villaba" on February 4 featuring Maasin City's Alex Aroy in a 10-round encounter with Bohol's Arnel Tadena.
The event is promoted by Rex 'Wakee' Salud Intl, in cooperation with Hon. Gov. Jericho "Icot" Petilla, Mayor Calaw Larrazabal, Municipal Vice-Mayor and the Sangguniang Bayan of Villaba.
The chief support pits veteran Albert Cesa against Gedion Amba in an 8-round tiff.
The other bouts pit Little Bantoy against Ryan Tampus while Jico Suico takes on Jaime Bermiso. More excitng and bloody fights are also to be expected, said matchmaker Willy Flores.
Main sponsor for this event include Hon. Rowil Batan, Hon. Rolando Piamonte, OCCCI, M. Lhullier, CFI, Cebuana Lhullier, BLAMPCI, Omaganhan Cooperative, DLR Enterprises, MEY, Wendel Sy, Tanduay Distillers, PEPSI Cola, GlobeLines, Bernie Tacoy and Atoy Dysam.
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