TINANGHAL na ‘Filipino Boxer of the Month’ si IBO Bantamweight World Champion Michael Dasmariñas ng Philippines Games and Amusement Board (GAB).
Ipinagkaloob ni GAB Chairman Abraham Kahlil ‘Baham’ Mitra ang parangal sa simpleng seremonya nitong Miyerkules sa GAB headquarters sa Makati City.
“This is our government’s recognition to your effort and dedication to the sport of boxing. You’re being a sports role model to the young ones is so important to us. So we shake your hand and wish you all the best in your boxing career,” pahayag ni Mitra.
May cash incentives din; Karl Eldrew Yulo, tumanggap ng ₱500K mula kay Chavit!
Kabilang din sa nagbigay ng pagbati sina GAB’s Boxing and Contact Sports Division head Dioscoro B. Bautista, GAB Chief Secretary Ms. Jackie Lou Cacho, International Boxing Official Silvestre Abainza, GAB Team leaders Eduardo Coronel, Oliver Evangelista and Dasmarinas’ head coach Epetacio “Tacy” Agapay.
Nakopo ng 27-anyos na heavy-puncher leftie mula sa Camarines Sur ang International Boxing Organization (IBO) 118 Lbs. title nang pabagsakin sa ikaapat na round si European Bantamweight Champion Karim Guerfi (27-4, 8 KO’s) ng France nitong Mayo 25 sa Singapore.
“Fantastic. I am happy to have played a part in Michael’s rise to success. Michael Dasmariñas (28-2, 19 KO’s) next fight is against Venezuelan Alexander Muñoz (40-7, 31 KO’s) a 3-time world champion. The non-title fight will be on September 29 here in Singapore. After that, Michael will be defending his IBO world-title later this year or in early 2019, possibly in Manila, Philippines,” pahayag ni Ringstar Boxing CEO at promoter ni Dasmarinas na si Scott Patrick O’Farrell.
“In addition, I am looking for a place in the World Boxing Super Series as Michael deserves to be included. In fact, we are open to fight any of the top-3 bantamweights in the IBF, WBC, WBA and WBO anytime, anywhere. Michael is truly ready,” aniya.
