Kapwa lumasap ng kabiguan sina Pinoy fighter Jether Oliva at Edward Mansito laban sa world-rated rival sa kanilang pagdayo sa Mexico City.
Kinapos sa puntos si Oliva kontra sa dating WBC light flyweight champion na si Pedro Guevarra, habang olat via majority decision si Mansito laban sa nakababatang kapatid ni Guevarra na si Alberto.
“Alberto had a much rougher night at the office, forced to fend off a fiery attack from Philippines’ Edward Mansito to emerge by majority decision,” ayon sa ulat ng BoxingScene.com. “Guevara found himself in trouble early. Mansito enjoyed a considerable advantage in punching power, forcing Guevara to rethink his pre-fight game plan and instead turn a fight into a boxing match.”
Orihinal na makakalaban ni Mansito si WBO No. 1 super bantamweight challenger Jessie Magdaleno, ngunit nabigo ang Pinoy na makakuha ng US visa. (Gilbert Espeña)
