'THRILLA IN ZAMBOANGA' RESULTS AND PHOTOS
By Dong Secuya
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 28 Jul 2008
Zamboanga City -- Reigning WBO Oriental Featherweight champion Eric Canoy of the Philippines and highly rated Terdsak Jandaeng of Thailand settled to a technical draw after Canoy suffered a deep cut under his right eyebrow due to an accidental headbutt inflicted by Jandaeng in the fourth round at the jampacked Zamboanga City Coliseum here Sunday morning. Canoy retained his belt with the draw in what is dubbed by the organizers as 'Thrilla in Zamboanga'.
In other featured fights, Federico Catubay of the Philippines won by uninamous decision over Narindeth Kokietgym of Thailand while Samransak Singmanassak of Thailand won by unanimous decision over Felix Tanamor of the Philippines.
The event was the first project between Thailand's premier promoter Kokiet Group and the Philippines' SSG Promotions where boxers from both countries are pitted against each other on a regular basis and fights will be held alternatively in Thailand and the Philippines. Both promoters are aiming to erase the perception that only mismatches are being arranged between fights involving the Thais and the Filipinos.
Yesterday's event, which was co-promoted by Cong. Erbie Fabian's Blue Stallion Promotions, was beamed live to Thailand via a hookup with Viva Sports.
Top photo: Terdsak Jandaeng (L) uncorks a left as Eric Canoy tries to hold his opponent at bay during their fight yesterday morning at the Zamboanga City Coliseum.
Canoy lands with a left jab on Jandaeng.
WBO Vice-President Leon Panoncillo (L) puts the belt on Eric Canoy as referee Bruce McTavish raises the hands of both Canoy and Jandaeng after the draw verdict was announced.
A local girl sings the Philippine national athem before the Canoy-Jandaeng fight.
Jandaeng raises his hand after the singing of the Thai national anthem. Present in the ring are thailand's promoter Kokiet (L), Cong. Erbie Fabian (R) and Zamboanga City mayor Celso Lobregat (2nd from right).
Federico Catubay (L) lands a short left on Narindeth Kokietgym.
Narindeth lands a right on Catubay.
Thailand's promoter Kokiet gives a pep talk on Narindeth.
The referee raises the hand of Catubay after the verdict was announced.
Felix Tanamor (R) lands a right on Singmanassak.
Singmanassak (R) decks Tanamor.
The referee raises the hand of Singmanassak after the verdict was announced.
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