| |
|
SULAIMAN IN 55th OPBF CONVENTION IN PALAWAN
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
Sulaiman.
WORLD Boxing Council (WBC) President Mauricio Sulaiman is attending the 55th Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Annual Convention on November 9 to 12 at the Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
This was confirmed by international boxing promoter Brico Santig of the Highland Boxing Promotion, who is promoting the boxing card of the OPBF Convention on Nov. 10 at the Puerto Princesa City Coliseum.
Santig is co-promoting it with Ryuta Kato of United Boxing Promotion from Japan. The boxing event, which will feature four OPBF championship bouts is also supported by Thailand?s Professional Boxing Commissioner Naris Singwancha.
Sulaiman, who also attended last year?s OPBF Convention held in Bacolod City, will give the welcome address after the opening remarks of OPBF president Abraham Kahlil Mitra, also chairman of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) in the opening day on Nov. 9.
GAB was recently awarded the Best Commission during the 55th WBC Annual Convention held Oct. 1-6 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The other events in Day 1 will be the registration of participants, licensing of OPBF members, issuance of IDs, distribution of convention kits, weigh-in, rules meeting, OPBF Executive Meeting, recognition of OPBF-member countries and representatives, Gala dinner and awards and cultural show by the Puerto Princesa Banwa Dance and Arts.
On Day 2 (Nov. 10) will be the seminars for judges, referees and medical aspect from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the boxing event starting at 4:30 p.m.
The resource speakers are Steve Weisfeld of New Jersey, Hubert Minn of Hawaii, Gene Del Bianco and Dr. Radentor Viernes of GAB.
On Day 3 (Nov. 11) is a tour to the world famous Underground River of Palawan followed by a city parade, while the closing ceremony and distribution of certificates of attendance is on Day 4 (Nov. 12).
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Lito delos Reyes.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
All Star Boxing live on ESPN DEPORTES Weights from Nicaragua
, Fri, 06 Mar 2026Ryan Rozicki’s Return: Presser Quotes from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
, Fri, 06 Mar 2026Undefeated Heavyweight Gustavo “The Cuban Assassin” Trujillo Returns to Headline “Havoc at the Hilton 3” March 7 in Florida
, Fri, 06 Mar 2026AQ Prime Chess bet Marius Zabanal Constante of Pasig City rules Elementary Division of NCR Palarong Pambansa Standard chess elims
By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 06 Mar 2026World-Ranked Light Heavyweight Najee Lopez Battles Mexican Strongman Manuel Gallegos
, Fri, 06 Mar 2026USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team Travels to Thailand for 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup
, Fri, 06 Mar 2026Eddie Hearn Signs UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall for New Matchroom Talent Agency
, Fri, 06 Mar 2026Wise Owl Boxing Signs Undefeated Super Welterweight Prospect Ebenezer “The Stuntman” Griffith
, Fri, 06 Mar 2026International Boxing Association Strengthens Strategic Presence in Cape Verde Following High-Level Official Visit
, Thu, 05 Mar 2026Asia's First GM Eugene Torre 2nd in Russia chess
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 05 Mar 2026Unified WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine Minimumweight World Champion Oscar "El Pupilo" Collazo Hosts Media Workout Ahead of March 14 Fight
, Thu, 05 Mar 20262026 USA Boxing Men's Youth High Performance Team Announced
, Thu, 05 Mar 20262026 USA Boxing Women’s Youth High Performance Team Announced
, Thu, 05 Mar 2026Michael Linde rules Pangasinan chessfest
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 05 Mar 2026THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 3 MARCH 2026: Navarrete Stops Nunez; Parra Jnr Outpoints Pierce; Wins by Emiliano Vargas and Abel Ramos
By Eric Armit, , Wed, 04 Mar 2026Team Philippines Crowned Champions of the 2026 Predator WPA Teams World Championship
, Wed, 04 Mar 2026IBA President Umar Kremlev calls for radical reform of the Olympic Movement and equal rights for athletes
, Wed, 04 Mar 2026Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaiman: Boxing—A Spectacle of Masses and Millennial Stages
By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Tue, 03 Mar 2026Golden Boy Promotions Vs Virgil Ortiz Jr going to arbitration?
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Tue, 03 Mar 2026Boxlab Promotions Signs Undefeated Nicaraguan Knockout Artist Jordan “La Cobrita” Orozco
, Tue, 03 Mar 2026STACKED MARCH 14 UNDERCARD SHOWCASES GOLDEN BOY’S NEXT GENERATION OF CHAMPIONS
, Tue, 03 Mar 2026The Perfect Boxing Prospect 12-0 Marco Romero
, Tue, 03 Mar 2026Quietly formidable boxers Kristian Prenga & Pyrce Taylor continue Their assault on the heavyweight division
, Tue, 03 Mar 2026“Prince” Albert Pagara Flies to Perth for WBC Australasia Title Fight
By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 02 Mar 2026Ryan Daye vows a dominant standout performance in WBC title Clash March 13 in Perth Thunderdome 53
, Mon, 02 Mar 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
