Magramo retains his title
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 17 Oct 2022
SOUTHPAW Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo of Paranaque City scored a 3rd round knockout over Jonathan “Hard Worker” Refugio of Malaybalay to retain his World Boxing Organization Oriental light flyweight title last October 16 at the Elorde Sports Complex in Paranaque City.
Magramo hit a powerful right punch on Refugio's jaw followed by another right to stop the fight.
It was the first title defense by Magramo since he won the vacant belt by stopping Jerry Francisco in the 2nd round last October 23, 2021 at Paranaque.
The 25-year-old Magramo improved his record to 15 wins with 10 knockouts against one defeat and one draw while Refugio suffered his nine losses against 22 wins and five draws.
Meanwhile, Albert “Sting” Francisco of Paranaque remained undefeated after he threw a hard punch to knock out Philip Luis Cuerdo of Mandaluyong in the first round.
The 22-year-old Francisco now has seven win with five knockouts.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Lito delos Reyes.
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