Laurente faces Bahari in Indonesia Feb. 26
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 11 Feb 2006
Former OPBF and RP lightweight champ Dennis Laurente tries his luck in the higher weight division as he vies for the vacant Pan-Asian Boxing Association (PABA) junior welterweight title on February 26 against former titlist Daudy "The Bali Boy" Bahari in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
The PABA, which adheres to its rule of stripping champions who lose in non-title fights, had earlier stripped Bahari of the title following the latter's only loss to Japanese Motoki Sasaki in a non-title go in Saitama, Japan last November 26.
Observing fairness, however, the PABA has allowed Bahari a shot at his old title which he had previously defended five times prior to his unexpected Japan loss.
Bahari (27-1-1, 11 KO's) first won the interim PABA title in 2003, and took the regular title on the same year during the WBA's Annual Convention in Bali, Indonesia, defeating Thai Kiatchai 13 Coins in a split decision affair.
The Iloilo-raised Laurente (23-2-5, 12 KO's), fighting out of the Johnny Elorde Stable, had won the OPBF lightweight title in 2001, defended it three times before surrendering it to Japanese Chikashi Inada last year.
The move up in weight has been reportedly long planned for Laurente, who has found it difficult to make the 135-lb lightweight limit.
END
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Salven L. Lagumbay.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Allan Villanueva vs. Jyl Wright Headlines Peter Maniatis Event in Melbourne Oct. 3
Thu, 02 Oct 2025BUSTAMANTE AND JONES NAMED CAPTAINS FOR REYES CUP 2025
Thu, 02 Oct 2025Mike Tyson Joins BoltBetz as Strategic Investor and Promotional Partner to Usher in a New Era of Cashless Gaming
Thu, 02 Oct 2025BOXING LEGEND MANNY PACQUIAO LAUNCHES “MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS” IN THE UNITED STATES
Thu, 02 Oct 2025BOOTS HUNTING THE BIG FISH AT 154LBS
Thu, 02 Oct 2025IBA Unveils Historic 2025 IBA Men’s Elite World Championships as Part of a Spectacular Two-Week ‘Festival of Boxing’ in Dubai with Unprecedented $8 Million Prize Pool
Thu, 02 Oct 2025Final Bell for 2025 USA Boxing National Open Event National Open Event Concludes with 1,870 Registered Participants in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Thu, 02 Oct 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 15: JOE FRAZIER’S PROFESSIONAL CAREER
By Maloney L. Samaco, Thu, 02 Oct 2025World Boxing relocates Congress 2025 to Rome
Thu, 02 Oct 2025Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaiman: Behind the WBC Boxing Grand Prix
By Mauricio Sulaimán, Wed, 01 Oct 2025JOHANN CHUA BEGINS TITLE DEFENCE AGAINST IVICA PUTNIK AS DRAW CONFIRMED FOR 2025 HANOI OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
Wed, 01 Oct 2025CUBAN FUTURE CHAMPIONS YOENLI HERNANDEZ, ARMANDO MARTINEZ RABI & GUSTAVO TRUJILLO HEADLINE ‘FISTS OF FURY 8’
Wed, 01 Oct 2025USA Boxing Finishes Canada Duel Undefeated
Wed, 01 Oct 2025Dana White Seeks to Make Significant Changes in the World Boxing
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Wed, 01 Oct 2025THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 29 September 2025: Ferreira Retains IBF 135 Belt by Outpointing Moneo; Clavel Dethrones IBF 105 Champ Cudos
By Eric Armit, Tue, 30 Sep 2025