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Postcript: Espinosa's Woes PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Jul 2006 Below is an excerpt from the column of Federico Pascual of the Philippine Daily Inquirer which came out a few days ago due to the letter I sent him regarding Louie Espinosa's flight. WHAT ABOUT HIM? In the shadow of the glorious victory of Manny Pacquiao over his Mexican challenger Oscar Larios, there is the lingering tragedy of another great Filipino boxer—Luisito Espinosa. Louie’s plight was brought to my attention by boxing aficionado and TV commentator Hermie Rivera. Let him tell the vagaries of this irrational sport himself: Manny Pacquiao continues to reap reams of write-ups. No one can question this doting adulation heaped by the press on his deserved fistic accomplishments. Pero hindi naman tayo kaya nakakalimot sa mga ibang deserving fighters who have brought so much boxing glory to our country? The case of Luisito Espinosa whose unpaid purse owed him (S150,000) by his promoters led by ex-gov. Larry de Pedro, promoter Rod Nazario and matchmaker Lito Mondejar, remains unresolved for over eight years already, and counting. We’ve filed a civil suit for collection before Judge Rosario of the Manila RTC— walang nangyari. Louie has written President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for help – walang nangyari. He has written then Chief Justice Hilario Davide for assistance –walang nangyari. Similar appeals to both house of Congress were made –lalung walang nangyari. And Judge Rosario Cruz of the Manila RTC seems to be taking her time far too long in deciding the case, an outrageous legal stance taken by one sworn to uphold the majesty of the law. Almost a decade and four lawyers later, the simple collection case is still hanging limp and forgotten like badly battered gloves. Why? To refresh you on how this happened – On Dec. 6, 1997, Lusito defended his world boxing council (WBC)l featherweight crown against Carlos Rios of Argentina in Koronadal, South Cotabato. He ended the well-received fight in a sensational 6th round knockout of the game challenger who went home with a badly re-arranged mug but with a purse that was paid in full tax-free. After the customary accolades strewn his way by fawning pols and the rest of boxing’s denizens, Louie was, how do you call it, nagantso! Click here for a complete listing of columns by this author. Click here for a complete listing of this author's articles from different news sources. |
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