WBO Asia-Pacific bantamweight champion Rey Bautista has continued training through the Christmas season in preparation for his first title defense against tough South African challenger Vuyisile Bebe on January 29 at the Mandaue City Sports Complex. Widely touted as the “next Manny Pacquaio,” the 18 year old Bautista has set an example worth emulating, which is what WBA/IBF champion Juan Manuel Marquez has done, working out even on Christmas day. [details (http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=466)]

I'm surprised to see Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista here. Very promising pug indeed.

Sounds like a good prospect, I hope he doesn't overtrain and get burned out at a young age. He has to take breaks and pace himself.

I agree with Chupacola, this guy is indeed very promising. He is talented, with power in both fists, very fast, very young well disciplined,and most of all, VERY HUNGRY.

I agree with Chupacola, this guy is indeed very promising. He is talented, with power in both fists, very fast, very young well disciplined,and most of all, VERY HUNGRY.

i hope he becomes a world champ...we need good champs in this part of the world! :)

i hope he becomes a world champ...we need good champs in this part of the world! :)


First he needs a world renowned corrupt promoter. Success in boxing starts this way...LOL :D :D

First he needs a world renowned corrupt promoter. Success in boxing starts this way...LOL :D :D


That's one hell of a truth. RB should start learning that.