SPORTS SHORTS 271: CHARLY SUAREZ DOMINATES DELMAR PELLIO IN A BATTLE OF UNDEFEATED FIGHTERS
By Maloney L. Samaco
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 05 Dec 2021
Charly Suarez proved why he is a three-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist by dominating previously unbeaten Delmar Pellio, 99-89, 99-89, 100-88 in the “Ultimate Knockout Challenge” on Saturday, December 4 at the Elorde Sports Center in Parañaque City.
* * *
Suarez almost blanked Pellio who won only one round in one scorecard in a 10-round super featherweight bout yesterday. Suarez was a gold medalist in the SEA Games held in Laos in 2009, Jakarta in 2011 and Manila in 2019.
* * *
Suarez intimidated Pellio who was sluggish after two years of inactivity in a boxing card which also features another undefeated Filipino boxer in Carl Jammes Martin, the WBO Oriental Youth bantamweight titlist and the WBA Asia bantamweight title holder.
* * *
Martin seized the Philippine super bantamweight title from veteran Mark Anthony Geraldo with scores of 117-111, 115-113, 115-113. Geraldo proved to be his toughest foe so far.
* * *
Martin (18-0, 15 KOs), age 22 years of Lagawe, Ifugao used an attack and evade technique against Geraldo of Kibawe, Bukidnon. Geraldo (38-10-3, 19 KOs) is the only fighter who defeated IBF junior bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas.
* * *
Michael Dasmariñas fought Ernesto Saulong but the bout ended in a technical draw in the second round. Dasmariñas won the first round but an accidental head butt on Saulong caused a deep cut, causing the ring physician to ask the referee to stop the bout at 1:12 of the second stanza.
* * *
Dasmariñas, who was knocked out by Japanese unified bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in the third round on June 20, now has a record of 30-3-2 card with 20 KOs. Saulong is 22-7-3 with 9 KOs.
* * *
“They say you’re no longer at your peak when you hit 30 years old but my mindset is I’m just getting started,” Suarez was quoted by Inquirer Sports.
* * *
The 33-year-old Suarez (9-0, 6KOs) from San Isidro, Davao del Norte, fought his pro debut just two years ago in 2019, risked his undefeated record against also then unbeaten Pellio (9-1, 4KOs).
* * *
Suarez, who represented the Philippines in the 2016 Rio Olympics, now targets to fight a regional title and hopefully a crack at the world title as he impressively keeps his winning track record.
* * *
“My dream continues as a boxer. I will do my best to win to add to my record,” said Suarez before the fight, as he revealed that he kept on training even during the Covid-19 lockdowns. "I never stopped training even when the pandemic started. That’s why I’ve been able to maintain my weight,” he said.
* * *
He anticipated a tough tussle with his opponent prior to the match. "I’ve studied Pellio. He’s young and undefeated also. He also wants to beat me so this is going to be a good fight.”
* * *
The orthodox fighter Suarez alias "King's Warrior" has already fought 46 rounds with66.67% KO rate per BoxRec.
* * *
Suarez's professional opponents include :
Delmar Pellio of Nabas, Aklan (UD10)
Ernesto Cagampang of Davao City (TKO2)
Justin Cabarles of Parang, Maguindanao (KO2)
Virgil Puton of Polomolok, South Cotabato (TKO1)
Dave Barlas of General Santos City (TKO3)
Jon Jon Estrada of San Andres, Quezon (UD10)
Pablito Canada of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur (TKO4)
Eduardo Mancito of Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur (UD10)
Lorence Rosas of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (KO4)
Suarez, called "King's Warrior" was busy preparing for his coming professional fight in an exclusive training ground in Taguig City. But he is also looking forward to winning gold medals and giving glory to the country in the coming Southeast Asian Games and Asian Games next year.
* * *
“The training in pro boxing and amateur is different, but it’s easy to make the adjustment because I fought as an amateur for a long time. That is where I began my career,’’ Suarez told the Philippine Sportswriters Association.
* * *
Suarez was invited by the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) to represent the national boxing team in the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, on May 12 to 23.
* * *
ABAP president Ed Picson said the former Rio Olympian will undergo the regular training procedure under the national boxing association to qualify for a slot in the national team for the SEA Games.
* * *
“I just have to make those necessary adjustments. The coaches know the training program that I should go through. It will all depend on how I will adopt and implement the program,’’ said Suarez.
* * *
The 2014 Asian Games silver medalist will transform himself from 10 rounds in the pros to a shorter three-round exercise where speed and accuracy are given more points than powerful blows.
* * *
“Every professional fighter dreams of becoming a world champion. This dream fuels me to keep on going. I have more things to learn as a pro boxer,’’ said Suarez.
* * *
But Suarez is also very excited to win the gold medal in the SEA Games, the Asian Games and even in the Olympics. It inspired him to go back to the amateurs, where he started his love for boxing and established a name.
* * *
“I spent 15 years as an amateur and I thank the ABAP, the officials, coaches and my fellow boxers for the things that I learned. It’s always an honor to fight for our country,’’ said Suarez.
* * *
If he comes out successful in the coming SEA Games, Suarez will focus his training for the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on September 10 to 25, and then the qualifying tournaments for the 2024 Paris Olympics will follow.
* * *
The Memphis Grizzlies set an NBA record with a 73-point victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Grizzlies score franchise-best 152 points in a magnificent 152-79 victory over the Thunder in Memphis.
* * *
Oklahoma City suffered a 57-point defeat at home last February, losing 152-95 to the Indiana Pacers, establishing the biggest home defeat in league history. They added the worst road loss to the franchise record, breaking the 68-point margin (148-80) endured by the Miami Heat in a December 1991 game against the Cavaliers.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Maloney L. Samaco.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
SPORTS SHORTS 284: TEAM MARK MAGSAYO CONFIRMS RETURN TO THE RING ON DECEMBER 14
By Maloney L. Samaco, Sat, 23 Nov 2024RJP Boxing promotes in Bucana on Dec. 17
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 23 Nov 2024Good Prospects at Minimumweight, Light Fly, Super Bantam and Super Feather in 2025
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sat, 23 Nov 2024Filipino International Master Chito Danilo Garma is the new World Senior Blitz champion; Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat takes the bronze medal
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 23 Nov 2024KAMBOSOS JR SIGNS CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM
Sat, 23 Nov 2024INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME TO ANNOUNCE CLASS OF 2025 ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th
Sat, 23 Nov 2024Ring Master promotes in Calinan on Dec. 21
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 22 Nov 2024NP Bansalan boxing team in Matalam
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 22 Nov 2024New York, Minnesota Biggest Trade Gainers; Los Angeles Has the Rookie Draft Steal
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Fri, 22 Nov 2024Filipino IM Bagamasbad prevails
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 22 Nov 2024DC girl’s futsal in Palawan now
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 22 Nov 2024Filipino FIDE Master Ivan Travis Cu is ready to face challenge
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 22 Nov 2024Dante Kirkman Secures First Career Knockout with 3rd Round TKO Victory
Fri, 22 Nov 2024Filipino Middleweight Star Blazen Rocili Set to Return to the Ring This Saturday in San Antonio, TX
Thu, 21 Nov 2024Stallone hands Donald Trump WBC world champion belt
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Thu, 21 Nov 2024