| |
|
CONDES LOSES IBF CROWN TO GARCIA!
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 15 Jun 2008
Filipino Florante "The Little Pacquiao" Condes lost his IBF minifly title hours ago with a unanimous decision to unbeaten Mexican Raul Garcia in La Paz, Mexico.
Garcia reportedly used a lot of lateral movements and kept himself at a safe distance against the power-punching Condes, although the Filipino managed to score a knockdown in the final round.
A big right knocked down Garcia, but this was too little too late for Condes as he absorbed a 112-115, 110-118, 112-115 loss at the hands of the Mexican challenger.
Reports from Mexico indicate that Condes had his moments in the fight, but these were few and far in between as Garcia deftl neutralized his power and had a great gameplan to control the Filipino power puncher.
Both fighters' faces were marked after the 12-round encounter, which made Garcia the sixth reigning Mexican world champion today.
The loss sent Condes' record dipping to 22-4-1, 20 KO's, while Garcia kept his unblemished mark to 23-0-1, 15 KO's.
Meanwhile, Filipino Juanito Rubillar earned the right to challenge WBC 108-lb champion Edgar Sosa with a split decision over ex-world champ Omar Nino also today in Mexico City.
Rubillar reportedly pressed the action to the rusty Omar Nino, who was inactive for a very long time following his no-contest against Brian Viloria after the Mexican was found to have used a banned substance prior to the fight.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Salven L. Lagumbay.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Taduran defense may be rematch
By Joaquin Henson, , Sun, 02 Feb 2025PFF turns over balls to DavNor
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 02 Feb 2025David Benavidez Overcomes Knockdown to Unify Light Heavyweight Titles in Thrilling Bout Against David Morrell Jr.
, Sun, 02 Feb 2025Clash of Titans: Drama Builds for Canelo vs. Crawford Superfight as Critics, Cash, and Concerns Collide
, Sun, 02 Feb 2025WBC Greenlights Noel Mikaelyan’s Cruiserweight Title Shot; Don King Vows to "Make Boxing Great Again"
, Sun, 02 Feb 2025Muslim Gadzhimagomedov victorious in IBA Champions’ Night Moscow main event
, Sun, 02 Feb 20253 Pinoy boxers lose in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 02 Feb 2025WBA belatedly recognizes Panamanian "Buchi" Amaya as honorary world champion after his death
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sun, 02 Feb 20252025 Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge gets underway on Sunday
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 02 Feb 2025Benavidez vs. Morrell: Talking All That Jazz
By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 01 Feb 2025WEIGHTS FROM LAS VEGAS: BENAVIDEZ - 174.2 LBS., MORRELL - 174.2 LBS.
, Sat, 01 Feb 2025Mano Mano sa Candelaria: Gemino Vs Mancito, A Tribute to Two Pinoy Boxing Journeymen
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sat, 01 Feb 2025GOLDEN BOY MAKES MAJOR MOVES IN CRUISERWEIGHT AND HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISIONS, SIGNS FOUR FUTURE WORLD CHAMPIONS TO BEGIN NEW ERA
, Sat, 01 Feb 2025SUPER FIGHT SUNDAY: OPEN WORKOUT PHOTOS FROM DOWNTOWN BOXING GYM IN DETROIT
, Sat, 01 Feb 2025OLYMPIAN PAT BROWN FACES VLADIMIR REZNICEK IN PRO DEBUT ON MARCH 28
, Sat, 01 Feb 2025NM Bernardino rules Dugout 1594 chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 01 Feb 2025John “The Candyman” Easter Set for Las Vegas Debut on Benavidez-Morrell Card
, Sat, 01 Feb 2025Could Elorde Fighter Ali "The Carnage" Cañega Beat Kazakh Lion Ruslan Madiyev to Claim the WBA Asia Belt in Thailand?
By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 31 Jan 2025Headliners Gadzhimagomedov vs Mchunu and Suslenkov vs Mulowayi caused sold-out at IBA Champions’ Night in Moscow
, Fri, 31 Jan 2025Sarangani has new players in PAL Interclub
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 31 Jan 2025Shields vs. Perkins Press Conference Quotes
, Fri, 31 Jan 2025Paint The Town Bleau: Mikaela Mayer-Sandy Ryan Welterweight Title Rematch Set for March 29 at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on ESPN
, Fri, 31 Jan 2025Liddard vs. Osaze: Official Weigh-In Results and Fight Night Schedule
, Fri, 31 Jan 2025South Africa's Thabiso Mchunu exuding confidence ahead of his redemption fight in Moscow
, Fri, 31 Jan 2025MATCHROOM BOXING WELCOMES THAT PRIZE GUY AS NEW PARTNER
, Fri, 31 Jan 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
