WEIGHTS FROM MAKATI: FRANCISCO, DOMINGO BOTH CAME IN AT 120 LBS.
By Chito Yu Katangkatang
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 22 Sep 2011
Makati City - Drian ?Gintong Kamao? Francisco and Michael ?Bruce Lee? Domingo both made the agreed limit of 120 lbs today during the weigh-in of the 'Pinoy Warriors' boxing event at Tiara Oriental Hotel, Makati City.
Roberto ?Calibre? Gonzales weighed at 129 lbs while Balweg Bangoyan tipped in at 130 lbs for their super featherweight co-featured bout tomorrow night at the Makati City Coliseum.
During yesterday?s press conference held in the same venue, Francisco and Domingo avoided any trash talk but simply vowed to put up a clean and exciting fight for the boxing fans. Domingo however predicted that since both of them possess knockout power, then this fight will definitely end in a knockout.
Francisco was emotional when he talked about his first loss telling the press that it made him realize how much he loved the sport and that boxing is his life. Domingo in turn told the press that he agreed to fight Francisco because a fight of this magnitude could put him back at the world rankings an can turn his career to a better direction.
Legendary boxing analyst Ronnie Nathanielsz asked ALA VP Dennis Ca?ete if they are open to hosting a rematch in Cebu in case this fight ends up in a close decision. Mr. Ca?ete answered in the affirmative and this was confirmed by ALA honcho himself Tony Aldeguer via phone conversation with Mr. Nathanielsz.
This event is highly anticipated by both hardcore and mainstream boxing fans in the country. Two warriors both at their prime, both hungry to put their career at a higher level, both determined to win. Indeed this is one of the best match-ups between two Filipino boxers in our local boxing history. Kudos to the dynamic executives of Saved by the Bell Promotions and ALA Promotions for agreeing to pit their fighters against each other for this classic fight in the making.
The event will be held tomorrow September 23, 2011, 7PM at the Makati City Coliseum and will be aired via Solar Sports and AKTV on Sunday September 25.
Special thanks to SBB President Elmer Anuran for the warm reception given to the press people and other guests.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Chito Yu Katangkatang.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Joey Canoy back in training; preparing to face IBF champ Beaven Sibanda in February
By Lito delos Reyes, Wed, 08 Oct 2025RED OWL BOXING ANNOUNCES BROADCAST TEAM AND FULL FIGHT CARD FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT’S “BOXFEST XVI”
Wed, 08 Oct 2025Tyson Fury back in 2026?
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Tue, 07 Oct 2025THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 6 OCTOBER 2025: Cecilia Braekhaus Retires After Defeating Ema Kozin
By Eric Armit, Tue, 07 Oct 2025SAVE THE DATE: MATCHROOM BOXING ANNOUNCES MONTE-CARLO SHOWDOWN VI FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 – LIVE ON DAZN
Tue, 07 Oct 2025Team Cebuana Lhuillier Finishes Strong in PCA Men’s Team Tennis Championship Finals
By Marlon Bernardino, Tue, 07 Oct 2025Three Heavyweight Champs Were Ringside for the Thrilla Event
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Tue, 07 Oct 2025Cutman Excellence Shines in Dubai: Denis Kolesnir and Jose Mohan Lead Groundbreaking Cutman Seminar
By Carlos Costa, Tue, 07 Oct 2025BEN WHITTAKER JOINS MATCHROOM BOXING: LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT SENSATION SIGNS LONG-TERM DEAL AND WILL FIGHT ON DAZN
Tue, 07 Oct 2025What’s Gervonta “Tank” Davis' Next Move After Jake Paul Fight?
By Ralph Rimpell, Mon, 06 Oct 2025Jino Rodrigo recovering from hospital after TKO loss to Cain Sandoval
By Carlos Costa, Mon, 06 Oct 2025Global Stars Set to Shine as 2025 Hanoi Open Pool Championship Breaks Off in Vietnam
By Dong Secuya, Mon, 06 Oct 2025Riyadh Season and Matchroom announced partnership
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Mon, 06 Oct 2025IM Datu rules first leg of Daily Fantasy Chess Grand Prix
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 06 Oct 2025Crawford Camp Demands $100 Million for Next Fight
By Dong Secuya, Mon, 06 Oct 2025