HISTORICAL TRIPLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHTS IN OAXACA
By Dr. Allan Recto
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 28 Feb 2009
Donnie Nietes poses at the Zocalo plaza in front of The Cathedral in Oaxaca before today?s weigh-in. (photo by Reiver Rodriguez)
Oaxaca, Mexico (Feb. 27, ?09) ? ?Oaxaca De Campeonato? at the outdoor venue Auditorio Guelguetza, tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 28th will be headlined by Filipino Boxer Donnie Nietes of ALA Boxing Gym who defends his world title for the second time.
Weights and Ring Officials
WBO Straw weight Champion Donnie Nietes from Bacolod City, Philippines was 47.4 kgs.(104.2 lbs) Challenger Eric Ramirez from Mexico weighed-in at 47.6 kgs. (104.7 lbs)
WBO Supervisor: Rolando Marcos-Hermoso, Panama
Referee: Luis Pabon, Puerto Rico
Judges: John Stewart, United States
Cesar Ramos, Puerto Rico
Viictor Salomon, Mexico
Roman Gonzales 22-0 (20 KO?s) (L) and Francisco Rosas 20-5-2 (12 KO?s) (R) holding the WBA championship belt at today?s weigh-in.
WBA Straw weight Champion Roman Gonzalez from Nicaragua was 47.4 kgs. (104.2 lbs)
Challenger Francisco Rosas of Mexico weighed-in at 47. 6 kgs. (104.7 lbs)
WBA Supervisor: Miguel Prado, Panama
Referee: Russell Mora, Las Vegas, USA
Judges: Sergio Caiz, United States
Ignacio Robles, Panama
Ruben Garcia, United States
WBC Super Flyweight Champion Ana Maria Torres from Mexico was 52.2 kg. (114.8 lbs)
Challenger Paulina Cardona of Columbia weighed-in at 51.5 kgs. (113.3 lbs)
WBC Supervisor: Alberto Reyes, Mexico
Referee: Len Koivisto, Canada
Judges: Jesus Huerta, Mexico
Porfirio Gomez Rueda, Mexico
Jose Vazquez Barcelo, Mexico
Quotes at today?s Weigh-In
Before we departed Hotel Oaxaca Dorado to the venue of the weigh-in, Ignacio ?Nacho? Huizar Robles of KO Entertainment stated: ?Team Nietes should realize that even though I am the promoter and Eric Ramirez is my fighter, the main thing that I want is a good, clean, hard fight?and may the best man win?and that everybody will come out of this fight in good health.?
Upon arrival at the weigh-in venue that was held in front of La Soledad Cathedral at Oaxaca?s City Center (El Centro) plaza, a huge crowd slowly gathered to witness the event at 1 pm today. The local Mexican Boxing Commissioner stated: ?This is a historic moment for us here in Oaxaca. This is the first time we have a big event like this with a triple world championship fights. We are very excited and welcome to our beautiful city.?
ALA Vice Pres. Dennies Canete said: ?This another chance for Donnie Nietes to prove that he is a legitimate World Champion. This is the dream of Donnie and I?m happy that I am here to support him.?
Eric Ramirez told the Mexican press: ?I am ready to step in the ring and I waited so long to be a world champion?nine years?I have a big responsibility to my people of Oaxaca who are very dear to me. I feel very comfortable because all the people of Oaxaca are supporting me. I intend to leave the ring as the new WBO world champion.?
The WBO Champ Donnie Nietes told this writer when asked about the comments of the challenger Ramirez: ?I am very sorry but I won?t let that happen. I hope they understand that I?ve worked hard for this and will make sure that nobody takes it away from me. I intend to take back the belt with me to the Philippines.?
Donnie Nietes flies back to L.A. on Sunday morning but will arrive early morning on March 4th in Manila, Philippines. His fight will be televised live in Mexico and other countries but will be shown on a delayed telecast in the Philippines.
Donnie Nietes - 23-1-3 (14 KO?s) (L) and Eric Ramirez - 25-5-1 (19 KO?s) (R) face each other after the weigh-in today while ALA trainer Edmund Villamor looks on. (Photo by Reiver Rodriguez)
Roman Gonzales 22-0 (20 KO?s) (L) and Francisco Rosas 20-5-2 (12 KO?s) (R) holding the WBA championship belt at today?s weigh-in.
Paulina Cardona 13-4-3 (6 KO?s) (L) and Ana Maria Torres 16-3-2 (10 KO?s) (R) posed after their weigh-in.
Left ?Right ALA Vice Pres. Dennis Canete, Promoter Nacho Huizar, WBO Champ Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes, ALA trainer/ coach Edmund Villamor, Dr. Allan Recto & asst. trainer Jeremiah Quijano at Hotel Oaxaca Dorado. (Coordinator Eddie Carrera working for International Matchmaker Sampson Lewcowicz partly hidden behind A.J.) Photo courtesy of Reiver Rodriguez.
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