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It proved to be a night of knockouts both in the ring and outside as “Pinoy Pride XXI” showcased the rising young stars of Philippine boxing Saturday.
The Solaire Resort and Casino was in itself a knockout of a venue, drawing gasps of admiration laced with more than a touch of pride as Filipino fight fans savored the classy elegance of a venue that enhanced the quality of the “When Worlds Collide” fight card of ALA Promotions in cooperation with the giant broadcast network ABS-CBN.
Former Bacolod City street fighter Merlito “Tiger” Sabillo prowled and stalked Colombian challenger Jorlie Estrada with vicious body shots who, feeling the power of the southpaw world champion was in retreat and survival mode from the opening round when Sabillo ripped him.
Eager to score a knockout the “Tiger” appeared tense until his corner-men told him to relax and work to the body, in the process slowing down the Colombian who had predicted he would win by a 7th round knockout.
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The Solaire Resort and Casino was in itself a knockout of a venue, drawing gasps of admiration laced with more than a touch of pride as Filipino fight fans savored the classy elegance of a venue that enhanced the quality of the “When Worlds Collide” fight card of ALA Promotions in cooperation with the giant broadcast network ABS-CBN.
Former Bacolod City street fighter Merlito “Tiger” Sabillo prowled and stalked Colombian challenger Jorlie Estrada with vicious body shots who, feeling the power of the southpaw world champion was in retreat and survival mode from the opening round when Sabillo ripped him.
Eager to score a knockout the “Tiger” appeared tense until his corner-men told him to relax and work to the body, in the process slowing down the Colombian who had predicted he would win by a 7th round knockout.
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