TOP PROSPECT IN GORRES-THAI UNDERCARD
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Perhaps unknown to many, a young local prospect from Cebu is going to be trading leathers with a Manila fighter this Saturday underneath the Z Gorres-Deeden Kengkarun card at the air-conditioned and refurbished San Andres Civic and Sports Center.
He is dubbed "the future of Philippine boxing" by no less than Cebu boxing patron Tony Aldeguer, the man who molded the likes of former world champions Gerry Penalosa, Malcolm Tunacao, and Joma Gamboa.
Many-time national amatuer gold medalist Rey Caitom, a member of the elite ALA Boys, will be showcasing his skills only for the second time as a pro when he tangles with talented Elorde protege Janrey Canete in a four-round slugout.
In his pro debut last June 11, Caitom scored a shutout unanimous decision victory over fellow amateur gold medalist Reymund Legaspi, even knocking down the latter in the early part of the fight.
The Caitom-Canete match-up might as well be the card's curtain-raiser, but it has the tools to upstage the two big fights, including the RP bantam championship between Joel Bauya and Michael Domingo.
The stocky Canete is not going to be an easy fodder for the power-punching and talented Caitom. A native of Bato, Leyte, Canete is also being groomed by his manager Marty Elorde to be the next big thing among small fighters in the country.
"We have faced twice in the past as amateurs. Both fights have been close. But I expect him to come out swinging for the fences when we meet this Saturday. He knows how I fight, and should be ready," stressed Caitom in an earlier interview prior to his departure for Manila yesterday.
Meanwhile, Gorres and Kengkaru will pay a courtesy call today on Viva Entertainment Group Inc., president Vic del Rosario who is promoting the fight card, which is sponsored by Tanduay the no. 1 Rhum.
The official weigh-in is set at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the fight venue, which is just near the Malate Church and right across Roxas Boulevard, some walking distance from the Aristocrat Restaurant. Two of the Viva Hot Babes will again grace the weigh-in as they did for the Bautista-Bolanos fight and will act as round card girls on fight night while Viva recording star Jennifer Bautista will sing the national anthem.
The rest of the card pits Donnie Nietes versus Nino Suelo; Edmund Velayo against Rey Orais; Isidro Lorona versus Lito Sisnorio; and Rodel Quilaton against Gerard Ubatay.
END
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Salven L. Lagumbay.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Kevin Brown and Yoenis Tellez Shine at Boxlab Promotions’ “Night of Champions XIII” During the 104th Annual WBA Convention
Tue, 16 Dec 2025TRAINING CAMP NOTES: Justin Cardona Shares Insights Ahead of December 19 Showdown Against Avious Griffin
Tue, 16 Dec 2025JAS MATHUR JOINS MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS AS CEO TO LEAD STRATEGIC VISION, CREATIVITY AND GLOBAL GROWTH INITIATIVES
Tue, 16 Dec 2025Split-T Management Signs Amateur Standout Adrian Salazar
Tue, 16 Dec 2025INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME REMEMBERS CANASTOTA’S MANAGER / TRAINER / PROMOTER TONY GRAZIANO
Mon, 15 Dec 2025Catubig, Prado win Suy Foods Santa Run
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 15 Dec 2025Junior, Youth and Elite Divisions Awarded on Final Day of 2025 USA Boxing National Championships
Mon, 15 Dec 2025Jean Henri Lhuillier Applauds Cebuana Lhuillier Ambassadors for Bronze Finish at SEA Games 2025
Mon, 15 Dec 2025NOEL MIKAELIAN DETHRONES BADOU JACK TO BECOME THE NEW WBC CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION
Sun, 14 Dec 2025FM Alekhine Nouri tops Kamatyas chessfest
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 14 Dec 2025Dante Kirkman Dominates DePriest Johnson in Unanimous Victory at Fight Club OC
Sun, 14 Dec 2025Bantam and Intermediate Divisions Crowned on Day Five of 2025 USA Boxing National Championships
Sun, 14 Dec 2025Murat Gassiev Brutally Knocks Out Kubrat Pulev in Dubai
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 13 Dec 2025United States Air Force Paralegals: Law, Order, and Excellence
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, Sat, 13 Dec 2025OFFICIAL WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER FOR PACHECO VS SADJO IN STOCKTON
Sat, 13 Dec 2025