Fajardo TKOs Gabunilas in 1st round, wins OPBF light flyweight title
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 17 Aug 2023
ORTHODOX Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo of Agusan del Sur immediately went to work by stopping the over-confident John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas of Cebu in just the 1st round last August 15 at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City.
The 23-year-old Fajardo quickly threw a right to send Gabunilas down the canvas.
Gabunilas was again given a count by referee Tony Pesons after he was down by the left-and-right punches by Fajardo.
The 22-year-old Gabunilas tried to fight back but Fajardo again landed a left cross for the final knockdown at 1:00.
Fajardo was running around the ring while the referee was holding Gabunilas.
Present during the fight were his manager Brico Santig and trainer Ericxon Asilo.
Fajardo is now the new Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation light flyweight champion. He is currently also the Asian Boxing Federation flyweight title-holder.
Fajardo won the ABF flyweight title by quickly knocking out Sarawut Jiamthong of Thailand in the 1st round last December 28, 2023 in Bangkok.
Earlier, April Jay “Astroboy” Abne won by a split decision over Robert Paradero to become the new OPBF Silver flyweight champion in the main supporting bout.
The 24-year-old Abne was down once in Round 8. But Paradero was deducted a point in Round 10 by referee Nick Banal for attempting to hit Abne while he was down.
Judge William Manos scored 95-93 in favor of Paradero while judges Edwin Barrientos and Rolando Mendoza both saw it 95-93 in favor of Abne.
The other results:
Rodex Piala won by a split decision over Jason Canoy Manigos;
Brix Piala defeated Alan Alberca by a unanimous decision;
Borland Robles retired Francis Jay Diaz in the 3rd round;
Bryan James Wild won by a UD over Ryan Rey Ponteras.
The event was promoted by Eva Marie Arguisola.
Photo (R-L): Brico Santig, Meil Fajardo and Ericxon Asilo.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Lito delos Reyes.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Fury vs. Usyk: The Big One Has Finally Arrived
By Chris Carlson, Sat, 18 May 2024FM Arca remains on top in Vietnam Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 18 May 2024Weigh-In Results: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk & Giovani Santillan vs. Brian Norman Jr.
Sat, 18 May 2024WEIGHTS FROM RIYADH: TYSON FURY - 262 LBS, OLEKSANDR USYK - 233.5 LBS
Sat, 18 May 2024THE UNDEFEATED KNOCKOUT MACHINE WILLIAM “EL CAMARÓN” ZEPEDA TO FACE TOP CONTENDER GIOVANNI CABRERA ON SATURDAY, JULY 6
Sat, 18 May 2024Asia Supremacy: Team Philippines Eyes Strong Showing Vs Team Chinese Taipei
Sat, 18 May 2024THREE TITLE FIGHTS AND THREE UNDEFEATED BOXERS TRAINED BY ROY JONES JR. HEADLINE JUNE 28 BOXING CARD AT LEGENDS CASINO LIVE WORLDWIDE ON BLK PRIME
Sat, 18 May 2024T-Wolves Mangle Denver 115-70, Force Game Seven in West Semis
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Fri, 17 May 2024Press Conference Notes: Emanuel Navarrete Motivated to Claim Four-Division World Title Glory in San Diego
Fri, 17 May 2024DON KING PROMOTIONS: “FISTS OF FURY” PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Fri, 17 May 2024Kevin Brown vs Idalberto Umara Headlines Boxlab Promotions Card in Orlando, FL, May 31
Fri, 17 May 2024Press Conference: Fury & Usyk Set Serious Tone Two Days From Undisputed Showdown
Fri, 17 May 2024Zanfer Wins Purse Bid for Apolinario-Ayala IBF Fight
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Fri, 17 May 2024Noynay loses to Sasaki by TKO in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 17 May 2024Boston Returns to East Finals; Dallas A Win Away for the West
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Thu, 16 May 2024