Ganoza, Zulueta Ready For Regional Title Fight in Bacolod
By Carlos Costa
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines -- Cris Ganoza (15-1, 8 KO's) of Cebu's Big Yellow Boxing Stable came in one pound lighter at 104 lbs., while hometown Bacolod fighter John Michael Zulueta (7-0-2, 3 KO's) needed three tries of heavy sweat against the scale, then stripped naked to finally make the required 105 pounds to get the hot rumble green-lighted for the vacant Asia Boxing Federation (AFB) Minimumweight belt tomorrow Saturday (June 30) at Gaisano City Mall here in the City of Smiles, Bacolod City Philippines.
During fight time, both warriors are lucky to have experienced coaches in their corners.
Ganoza will have on his side his trainer Christopher "Pingping" Tepora, head coach of the Big Yellow Stable of Cebu. Zulueta will count with his coach and former fighter Roy "Noy" Sumile of the MP-Highland Boxing Team.
When the first bell sounds, the man in charge of the action will be experienced referee Dan Nietes, uncle of former 3-division champion Donnie Nietes.
MORE FIGHTS IN BACOLOD
In the chief supporting bout, Super Lightweight Joepher Montano, 22, of Davao City weighed-in at 141 lbs, while late-sub journeyman Danilo Peña of Albay made 142 lbs., for their scheduled 8-rounder combat that might not last the distance.
Also, Jr. Flyweight Ernesto Alera, 23, scaled-in at 109 lbs, while opponent Marlou Sandoval of Siaton, Negros Oriental recorded at 107.5 pounds. Both warriors badly need a win; and are willing to fight for it.
In addition to pro fights, a total of fifteen hot amateur matches will excite the fans in attendance. The amateur bouts will feature young promising boxers from all over Negros, a future boxing star might be among them.
The boxing card tomorrow Saturday (June 30) at Gaisano City Mall Bacolod is a co-production of MP-Highland Team, Naris Singwancha Boxing and Guanzon Boxing in collaboration with Bacolod City Mayor Hon. Evelio "Bing" Leonardia.
The author Carlos Costa is Boxingscene fight reporter based in Cebu City, Philippines. He will attend the fights in Bacolod. Carlos can be reached by email: Carlos512@hotmail.com or by Viber/Whatsapp: +639184538152