13 boxers stake future in Boxing at the park

JAGNA – AFTER a filling treat on the banquet, Jagna fiesta revelers here are also in for the thrill of a “fista” hostilities in punching exchange with no less than 3 professional fights at 10 rounds and other supporting bouts. Mayor Exuperio Lloren and Msgr Orencio Jubac have again showed that both hands working can deliver better than one, as both “punched” to get the canvas set up and the lights burning in that square arena at the park.

The battle on top of the ring here comes out September 29, and coincides with the 375th founding anniversary of the town and parish. With the double celebrations, local officials and church authorities have also set up religious and socio-cultural activities for the special occasion. The exchange of hostilities is offered free of charge but reserved ringside seats are for guests.

The boxing event, a total of 42-round exchange of heavy punches assuming that nobody of the ring hopefuls get knocked out is sponsored by Atty. Fortunato “Vic-Vic” Rances Abrenilla, who also vows to hand in prizes to the fighters. Three of the country's top fighters climb the ring here to out-spar opponents who are equally aiming to unleash hay-makers in the events.

Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) champion pride of G-Hernandez Jess Maca, formerly from Florskie Gym of Cagayan de Oro City would attempt to topple the might of Jake Verano, Philippine Boxing Federation no. 1 from Leonil Lazarito stable of Valencia City , Bukidnon. Allan Ranada of Tejero, Jagna, RP rated no. 7 of Florskie Rontal stable of CDO and also fights it out with Jerry Manganip PBF rated no. 6 of Bernard Yu's stable, in Butuan City . Isidro Balabat, Philippine Olympic Federation rated no. 6 and the pride of Duero Bohol faces Marwin Elaba of Jagna.

Supporting cards will be with Ramonito Sinogan, LGU Jagna against Eric Macas of Mario Eronico stable Cagayan de Oro City. Duero native Alfredo Balabat, trained by Ting Lloren stable of Jagna faces Wilfredo Escobal of LGU Candijay. The last supporting bout before the professional events are with Tata Tadena of Candijay, tackles Rey Las Pinas of Mario Eroni stable of Cagayan de Oro City.

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