7 amateur bouts in The Battle 2

THERE are seven amateur bouts included in the “The Battle 2” of Davao Ultimate Knockout Challenge (DUKC) Promotion on November 26 at 3 p.m. at Elorde Davao Gym

The Battle 2 was presented for the first time in professional boxing by promoter Alfie Angelo Jonsay, who also owns the Elorde Davao Gym.

“But we will still include amateurs for we will continue to develop and discover new talents,” said Jonsay.

It is the third event of DUKC Promotion but now in cooperation with the Mindanao Professional Ring Officials Association (MinPROA) and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB).

The amateur match-ups are:

Reymark Mabirez of Iflex Spartan versus Karl Reyes of Elorde Davao Gym (82 kgs.);

Christopher Dayanghirang of Morade Gym vs. Michael Calingin of Steelyard Gym (80 kgs.);

Philip Oscarn Agulo of Bidot Gym vs. J Pina Carpina of Moralde Gym (77 kgs.);

McKhurt Ian Lloren of Blackhawk Gym vs. Alan Lloyd Nalzaro of J & G Dumaguit Gym (48 kgs.);

Jay Clyde Langahin of Blackhawk Gym vs. Al-Hussein Mandaragon of Balikatan SPO Fight Club (62 kgs);

Carlos John Zambrano of Balikatan vs. Abdul Sahibil of BPJJAMMA Fitness (104 kgs);

Keith John Ardenio of Blackhawk vs. Nino Mondejar of BPJJAMMA (65 kgs).

The main event of the pro division featured Richard Garde from Pres Roxas and veteran Ryan Makiputin of Valencia City.