RUBILLAR HOPES TO GIVE THE PHILIPPINES ITS FIFTH WORLD TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 29 Nov 2008
World Boxing Council light flyweight challenger Juanito Rubillar hopes to win against Mexican champion Edgar Sosa in their hugely anticipated showdown on Sunday, Manila Time, at the storied Arena Mexico in one of the world?s hotbeds of boxing, Mexico City.
The 31 year old veteran Filipino southpaw believes that with Filipino journalist/judge Rey Danseco approved as one of the judges for the fight, the decision will be a balanced and fair one should it go the distance as many expect it will.
WBC president Don Jose Sulaiman picked Mexican Humberto Olivares as the second judge and American Stephen Blea as the third. The referee will be 68 year old Harold Laurens of the Carribean island of Curacao.
Rubillar?s handler Gabriel ?Bebot? Elorde Jr had also insisted on Danseco being one of the judges in the WBC title eliminator when Rubillar beat former world champion Omar Nino Romero by a split decision with Danseco having the Filipino the winner by two points while American judge Steve Morrow had Rubillar the winner by one point.
However, Mexican judge Herminio Cuevas Collazo turned in a patently partisan scorecard of 118-111 in favor of Omar Nino Romero which came under fire. Even president Sulaiman commended Danseco for scoring the bout fairly and said it was a good decision and he agreed with it.
Rubillar who has trained diligently for three months knowing that this is unquestionably his fifth and last chance to win a world title is in ?high spirits and feels strong? as he prepares to face Sosa who is in his prime and has successfully defended his title seven times in some eighteen months.
Jacques Deschamps who handles Sosa told respected boxing writer and television correspondent James Blears of Boxing Scene, ?Edgar is a fighting champion. We know this will be a tough fight for him, but we?re very optimistic. He?s on a streak and there?s a French saying ?never two without three. Rubillar is a good fighter but Edgar is a thinking boxer and he?s very sharp. Edgar?s technique will prove to be the decisive difference.?
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 3 FEBRUARY 2026: Shakur Schools Teofimo to Become 4-Division Champ; Zayas Unifies WBA/WBO Superwelter; Kelly Beats Murtazaliev
By Eric Armit, Wed, 04 Feb 2026Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: A Grand Week for Boxing in NY
By Mauricio Sulaimán, Wed, 04 Feb 2026Boxlab Promotions Euri Cedeno and Carlos De Leon Castro Shine in San Juan Victories
Wed, 04 Feb 2026National Boxing Hall of Fame 2026 is set to April 26 in Montebello, California
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Wed, 04 Feb 2026Vito Mielnicki Jr. Returns Home to Defend WBC USA, IBF USBA and WBO Global Middleweight Championships Against Omar Ulises Huerta
Wed, 04 Feb 2026Noah Lucas Palcis sees action in Bangkok chess meet
By Marlon Bernardino, Wed, 04 Feb 2026Reymond Yanong Edges Out Hayato Ono for Split Decision Win in Japan
By Carlos Costa, Tue, 03 Feb 2026“I’m gonna smoke whoever is in front of me, Anthony Wright- Hearn makes his pro debut March 13 at Thunderdome 53
Tue, 03 Feb 2026Pacman's Cue Club Hosts J&P 10 Ball Cup from Feb. 4 to 7
By Marlon Bernardino, Tue, 03 Feb 2026Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge is back
By Lito delos Reyes, Tue, 03 Feb 2026WILDER AND CHISORA FACE OFF IN ICONIC TIMES SQUARE TO ANNOUNCE APRIL 4 HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN AT THE O2 LONDON
Tue, 03 Feb 2026World Boxing appoints Tom Dielen as new Secretary General
Tue, 03 Feb 2026Sullivan Management signs 19-1 power-punching Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga
Tue, 03 Feb 2026Another Grandeza in MMA is coming
By Lito delos Reyes, Tue, 03 Feb 2026Gracie meets Zubiri in PH
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 02 Feb 2026