Cataraja captures OPBF super flyweight title
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 12 Feb 2023
KEVIN Jake “KJ” Cataraja of Cebu City remained undefeated after winning the Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super flyweight title by outpointing former OPBF champion Edward “El Heneral Fighting” Heno of Paranaque City last night, February 11 at the Oval Plaza in General Santos City.
The 27-year-old Cataraja outpointed Heno almost all of the 12 rounds.
All the three judges Edgar Olalo (118-110), Elmer Costillas (117-111) and Brembot Dulalas (116-112) scored in favor of Cataraja.
Cataraja now has 16 wins with 13 knockouts while Heno suffered his second loss against 15 wins and six draws.
“What a beautiful experience,” said Cataraja.
Meanwhile, current IBO flyweight champion Dave Apolinario stopped Indonesian Frengky Rohi in the 2nd round.
The other results:
Alex Santisima won over Ramel Antaran by disqualification due to excessive low blows; Michael Romarate knocked out Kim Lindog in round 5; Jaymar Gaballo won by disqualification against Ryan Makiputin after excessive low blows; Kenth Gaballo debuted with a majority decision over Jorge Perez.
The event was promoted by the Sanman Boxing Promotion composed of JC Manangquil, John Ray Manangquil and Dexter Tan.
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