| |
|
Reyes, Immonen Lead Way in Philippine Open 10-Ball Championship
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 08 Dec 2014
Reyes.
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--Efren "Bata" Reyes and Mika Immonen blasted separate rivals to lead the way of the favorites in the opening round of the Philippine Open 10-Ball Championship at the SM City Mall here.
Reyes, at 60, and the living legend of Philippine billiards, showed his vast experience by defeating Jerome Adolfo, 9-2, even as Immonen made short work of John Salazar, 9-2, in this rich $150,000 tournament sponsored by Cong. Manny Pacquiao.
Brunei's Ahmad Taufiq blasted John Bautista, 9-2, to share the limelight even as top seed Shane Van Boening was still playing as of press time. Other winners included locals Leo Bayet, Godofredo Ducanes, Archie Padal, Benjie Guevarra, John Rebong, Johann Chua and Christian Gariando, among others.
Canada's John Morra also had little trouble in disposing of Mohammad al-Shamari, 9-4.
Van Boening was playing Archie Ygloria while Rodney Morris was battling Raymond Faraon as the heavy cast of favorites were still battling other dark horses as of press time.
John Plunkett, an obscure interstate truck from the United States, defeated Pacquiao in a riveting hill-hill battle, 9-8, to spoil the eight-time boxing champion's bid to march outright into the second round in this double-knockout tournament.
Pacquiao went ahead and was about to wrap up his match, 8-7, until several miscues gave Plunkett the chance to equalize and win the match.
"This single victory feels like a million," said Plunkett after the match.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Panya Pradabsri, Carlos Cañizales Make Weight for WBC 108 World Title Rematch in Venezuela
By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025“NOWHERE TO RUN” OSCAR “LA MIGRAÑA” DUARTE VS. KENNETH “BOSSMAN” SIMS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
, Fri, 01 Aug 2025Pabular to make 1st title defense on Aug. 12
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025Tacurong excited to play in Buhangin slugfest
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover vs Former Champ Luis “Nica” Concepcion August 17 in Manila!
By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025Xiao Time: Where History Pulls No Punches
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025Vargas Speaks After Retaining WBA Bantamweight Title in Gritty Battle with Daigo Higa in Japan
, Thu, 31 Jul 2025The “ATV” Plan is set for Undefeated Bay State Junior middleweight prospect Anthony Velazquez
, Thu, 31 Jul 2025Youth High Performance Team Captain Salim Ellis-Bey Takes the World Stage With One Goal in Mind
, Thu, 31 Jul 2025Trainer Tommy Brooks Passes Away at 71
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025Kyosuke Takami Stops Erick Rosa in 10, Becomes “The New” WBA 108 World Champion
By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025Immanuwel Aleem Smashes His Way To WBC FECARBOX Light Heavyweight Title and Inaugural DMV Belt With Spectacular 9th Round Stoppage Of Rival Demond Nicholson On Jeter Promotions Card
, Thu, 31 Jul 2025NP Bansalan will see action in Buhangin on Aug. 9
By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 30 Jul 2025USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team Begins Competition at 2025 Brandenburg Cup
, Wed, 30 Jul 2025Antonio Vargas Makes Weight, Set to Carry the USA Flag into World Title Showdown Against Daigo Higa in Japan
, Wed, 30 Jul 2025“The Homecoming” to be Headlined by Phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero Sept. 6 in Olathe, Kansas
, Wed, 30 Jul 2025Split-T Management Fighters Complete Perfect Weekend
, Wed, 30 Jul 2025Golden Boy Signs Top Mexican Light Heavyweight Prospect Yair “Manotas” Gallardo to Co-Promotional Deal with Miguel Cotto Promotions
, Wed, 30 Jul 20252-Time World Champion Shawn Porter Confirmed for Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Saturday September 13, in Las Vegas
, Wed, 30 Jul 2025EVAN HOLYFIELD SET TO CONTINUE HIS COMEBACK THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, AT CHRISTY MARTIN’S “MAYHEM IN MUSIC CITY 2”
, Tue, 29 Jul 2025The Boss Punches In: Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz Prepares for USA Boxing International Debut
, Tue, 29 Jul 2025Boxing Icon Don Elbaum Passes Away at 97
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Tue, 29 Jul 2025FIGHT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE: Andy Dominguez Defeats Byron Rojas by Split Decision To Win WBC USA Silver Light Flyweight Title on Atlantic City
, Mon, 28 Jul 2025ARMANDO MARTINEZ RABI KNOCKS OUT ALBEIRO PAREDES IN SECOND ROUND OF MAIN EVENT OF FISTS OF FURY 7 AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO HOLLYWOOD
, Mon, 28 Jul 2025Hawaiian Punch: Lorenzo Patricio Closes Out Youth International Career
, Mon, 28 Jul 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
