
Antaran to fight Palarca for vacant MPBO title
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 05 Aug 2023

JOURNEYMAN Ramel Antaran of Malungon, Sarangani will face Anferne “Impyerno” Palarca of Las Pinas City on August 6 at the Marihatag, Surigao Del Sur.
The 26-year-old Antaran recently had a majority draw with Nelbert Gaballo of General Santos City last June 25, 2023 in Davao City.
Palarca, on the other hand, won by a split decision against Rich Diamond Baruman of Surigao City last May 14, 2023 at Don Francisco Kikoy Bagol Sports Complex in Alegria.
Antaran has a record of 5 wins but with 22 loses and 3 draws while 25-year-old Palarca has 4 wins, 2 loses and 1 draw.
In the main supporting bout, southpaw JP Macadumpis (11W-14L-1D) of Gensan will fight Albert Parilla (3W-1L-0D) for 6-rounds at 124 pounds.
The other bouts all in 4-rounders:
John Lloyd Leya vs. Raffy Chavit
Oliver Rapana vs. Julie Reunido
Generoso Jomo vs. Michael Parilla
Raffy Dalapo vs. Nathaniel Bongo
Bernard Yu is the promoter with the sponsor are Mayor Justin Mark Pelenio, Vice Mayor Jovita Umapas and SB members.
Photo: Promoter Bernard Yu with Ramel Antaran and Anferne Palarca.
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