PP9 fighters amaze fans during public sparring
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr.
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 25 Sep 2011
BACOLOD CITY ? Fans and supporters of Pinoy Pride 9 were amazed of how the Filipino fighters displayed their respective fighting stances yesterday during the public sparring held at the SM City-Bacolod.
The fighters led by Negrense world champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes showed their local fans what they got ? skills, strength and speed against their respective sparring partners.
Also, during the event, the fans were able to get complimentary tickets for the fight night as well as earned to have photo opportunities with their favorite fighters.
Present during the public sparring were ALA Promotions President/CEO Michael Aldeguer and his father Antonio ?Bidoy? Aldueger.
The Murcia-native Nietes (28-1-3) is scheduled to challenge current Mexican WBO World lightflyweight champion Ramon ?Principe? Garcia (16-2-1).
Nietes is recognized as one of the top 5 all-time minimumweight champions in the history of boxing as he successfully defended his title thrice at the enemies? territory.
Meanwhile, also fighting in the undercard is the current WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight titlist AJ ?Bazooka? Banal. He is set to defend his belt against the undefeated and the former WBC FECOMBOX super bantamweight champion Mario ?Maca? Briones of Mexico.
Likewise, featured in the undercard are Top Prime Stable?s Arthur ?El Matador? Villanueva of Bago City, who will be facing Tanzanian Shaaban Madilu, and Merlito ?Tiger? Sabillo of Toboso taking Rodel Tejares for the OPBF minimumweight championship. Both fighters are under Top Prime Stable of Rev. Henry Guanzon.
The Pinoy Pride 9: WBO World Lightflyweight Championship set on October 8, 2011 at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum is proudly presented by the City Government of Bacolod, the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, SM City Bacolod, Bacolod Pavilion Hotel, East View Hotel, Bascon Hotel, L? Fisher Hotel, 888 Chinatown Mall, Skycable, KIA Motors, Palmas del Mar, and the University of St. La Salle Bacolod.
Top photo: Negrense world champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes displays speed against Rocky Bacor during their sparring at SM City-Bacolod yesterday.
WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight titlist AJ ?Bazooka? Banal shows strength against Genesis Servania during their sparring at SM City-Bacolod yesterday.
Photos by Kieron Tan.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Jerome S. Galunan Jr..
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Haney's Cautious Approach Leads to Wide Decision Win Over Ramirez in Times Square
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 03 May 2025Teo Lopez Retains Titles with Unanimous Decision Over Barboza Jr. in Times Square
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 03 May 2025Canelo and Scull Hit the Scales: Undisputed Super Middleweight Showdown Set for Tomorrow in Riyadh
Sat, 03 May 2025Press Conference Notes: Naoya Inoue-Ramon Cardenas & Rafael Espinoza-Edward Vazquez Top Monster World Championship Doubleheader Sunday in Las Vegas
Sat, 03 May 2025Triple A Promotions Presents Live Boxing at R&J Music Pavilion in San Antonio on May 10
Sat, 03 May 2025Quiksilver, Roxy, Billabong sponsor Sarangani Bay Kayakfes 2025
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 03 May 2025IIEE kickoffs Electrical Safety Month in QC and sets chess tournament in Baguio
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 03 May 2025High Profile Names Headline but Not Much Meat on the Bone in the Matchup
By Chris Carlson, Fri, 02 May 2025Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull: Undisputed Clash Set for Saudi Arabia This Saturday
Fri, 02 May 2025Garcia, Haney, and Lopez Hit the Scales for Blockbuster DAZN PPV Card in Times Square
By Dong Secuya, Fri, 02 May 2025A Monster Arrival! Naoya Inoue & Ramon Cardenas Make Vegas Splash Ahead of Sunday's Undisputed Junior Featherweight Showdown
Fri, 02 May 2025Minnesota Timberwolves Oust Lakers; Gobert Finally Gets Back at Dončić
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Thu, 01 May 2025“FATAL FURY: CITY OF THE WOLVES” FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Thu, 01 May 2025BAM AND HITCHINS LAND HUGE SUMMER SHOWDOWNS LIVE ON DAZN
Thu, 01 May 2025June 7: Kelvin Davis-Nahir Albright Junior Welterweight Rumble Added to Loaded Keyshawn Davis-Edwin De Los Santos Card at Norfolk’s Scope Arena
Thu, 01 May 2025