Early results from Macao: Pinoy Harmonito Dela Torre wins by KO
By Rich Mazon
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 24 Nov 2013
Macao, China - The mega event here at The Cotai Arena opened with one of two fighters from the Philippines against a fighter from Indonesia.
Harmonito Dela Torre of General Santos City (11-0, 6 KOs) knocked out Jason Butar-Butar (15-12-1, 11 KOs) of Jakarta in the 3rd round of their scheduled 4 round super featherweight contest.
Dela Torre, 19, used effective jabbing, followed by accurate work to the body and head of his foe which produced an early lead for him.
He dominated Butar-Butar early befit finishing him at the 1:23 mark of round 3.
Butar -Butar was counted our by the referee following rugged action in that round and he was slow to his feet following the stoppage.
Dela Torre's victory thrilled the mostly Filipino fans that gathered as early as five thirty in the morning, anticipating the biggest sporting event in this side of the globe.
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