Bantay, Navidad all set for today's encounter in Cavite
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 10 Dec 2023
BACOOR, Cavite -- Super bantamweights Junebirt Bantay and Jimboy Navidad both tipped the scales at 122.4 pounds during the official weighin yesterday ahead of their bout today at the Classic Homes near SM Bacoor.
The 23-year-old Bantay of Libuna, Bukidnon aims for another knockout when he fights his second bout.
"Pipilitin kong manalo ulit ng knockout," said Bantay, who is from Yolly "Ate Yolly" Alfante Boxing Stablet in Bacoor.
Navidad, however. is not to be taken for granted being a fighter from El Tigre Stable from Mandaluyong City.
"Lalabanan ko siya ng patas," said Navidad.
There are six other fights included in the match sanctioned by the Games and Amusement Board.
Robert Ronquillo also of Libuna from Alfante Boxing Stablet seeks his second win against newcomer Bryan Flores of Baruch Stable from Taguig City.
Kasty Flores of Alfante BS from Jasaan, Misamis Oriental versus Jomar Delfino.of Onyok Stable from Batangas City.
Jeplex Quirante from Alfante B, of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon will make his debut against Jerwin Meneses of Onyok Stable.
The trainer of Alfante BS is Jerron "Hammer" Talaman.
Yolanda "Ate Yolly" Alfante is promoting the fights with the help of Jimmy Vallares Jr.
Joseph Quiro is the matchmaker.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Lito delos Reyes.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Efe Ajagba vs Charles Martin: Zuffa Heavyweights Square Off on Sunday
By Chris Carlson, Sun, 15 Feb 2026“The Nightmare” Back in Action: Oguni vs Tapales April 3 in Japan
By Carlos Costa, Sun, 15 Feb 2026Cold Comfort: Tapales and Vitor Frozen Out in Moscow Heartbreaker
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 14 Feb 2026WBC Celebrates 63 years of dedication to the sports and fighters
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Sat, 14 Feb 2026BOXING STARS FROM AROUND THE WORLD LINING UP FOR 2026 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND IN "BOXING’S HOMETOWN"
Sat, 14 Feb 2026Filipino Boxers Make Weight in Brico Santig's Valentine's Show in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, Sat, 14 Feb 2026Filipinos Vitor and Tapales Take on Russians for IBF Asia Titles in Moscow Today
By Dong Secuya, Fri, 13 Feb 2026Manny Pacquiao Promotions Returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. with a Pair of World Championship Bouts
Fri, 13 Feb 2026IOAN CROFT AND GARAN CROFT SIGN FOR MATCHROOM BOXING AS EDDIE HEARN LOOKS AHEAD TO BRIGHT FUTURE FOR EXCITING WELSH TWINS
Fri, 13 Feb 20263 Division World Champion & Hall of Famer Marco Antonio Barrera Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
Fri, 13 Feb 2026Day One Concludes at 2026 USA Boxing International Open
Thu, 12 Feb 2026Female Boxing GOAT Katie Taylor to be Special guest at All-N.E. Golden Gloves Thursday, Feb. 12, in Lowell, MA
Thu, 12 Feb 2026Brandon McCarthy Signs with Wise Owl Boxing, Set to Make Noise at 135 lbs
Thu, 12 Feb 2026Filipino Boxers Set for Action on Valentine's Day in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, Wed, 11 Feb 2026Oklahoma Outplays LA Lakers, 119-110; Arrests Skid to Hold on to League Lead
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Wed, 11 Feb 2026