TIYAK na world-class fight ang sagupaan nina IBO bantamweight champion Michael Dasmariñas at IBF No. 3 Kenny Demecillo sa “Rising Stars” boxing promotion sa Sabado (Marso 23) sa Resorts World Manila sa Pasay City.

Kapwa nangako sina Dasmariñas at Demecillo na magpapatulugan sa isa’t isa sa eliminator bout para magkaroon ng pagkakataong hamunin si IBF bantamweight champion Emmanuel Rodriguez ng Puerto Rico.

Lumalabas na mas may karanasan si Dasmarinas sa kartadang 28-2-1 na may 19 pagwawagi sa knockouts.

May rekord si Demecillo na 14-4-2 na may 8 panalo sa knockouts ngunit nangako siya na patutulugin ang tubong Camarines Sur na si Dasmariñas.

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“Dasmariñas now has the chance to firmly make his mark as the No. 1 man to beat at 118 lbs. I have taken Michael from the small events to

an IBO world title in three fights under the Ringstar banner,” sabi ng Singaporean based promoter na si Scott Patrick Farrell, “He possesses the hardest punch with snap at that weight and is a feared body snatcher with fast, accurate hands.”

Naniniwala naman si international judge Arnie Najera na handa na ang tubong Lanao del Norte na si Demecillo sa world title shot

“At this point, yes, Demecillo is ready to face the best in the world. He is this era’s Navarette or Duran. He is all heart, one who’s willing to take a punch so he can dish his own,” sabi ni Najera. “I don’t think there’s anybody in his division, one up or one lower, that he fears at the moment. He takes on all comers. The Demecillos of Cebu are known to be sluggers, no reverse gear, just forward. And they are durable.”