Barcelona, De la Cruz in PBF Championship Bouts
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 23 Jan 2007
Promoter Leonil Lazarito of Leolet Sports Promotion has announced a twinbill for the Philippine Boxing Federation titles on February 16 at the air-conditioned Gusa Sports Complex in Cagayan De Oro City.
Former RP superfly champ Eric Barcelona takes on ex-RP flyweight champ Federico Catubay for the vacant PBF bantamweight title in the 10-round main event.
In the co-feature, ex-WBC International minimumweight titlist Armand De la Cruz battles the battle-tested Fabio Marfa in a 10-round shootout for the PBF minimumweight crown.
A special attraction pits Japanese amputee boxer Naozumi Tsuchiyama against Harry Kahapon in a 4-round scrap.
The rest of the card pits Jake Verano against Joel De la Cruz (10 rds); Jurlan Ceniza against Romnick Rapista (6 rds); Eusebio Baluarte against Ronald Balangyaw (4 rds); Joefrey Mara-Mara versus Marext Alta (4 rds); Edwin Ramuga versus Freddie Pacot; and Renan Branzuela against Richie Hallasgo (4 rds).
Female and amateur bouts precede the professional fights.
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