Philippines, 24 Jan 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


ROCKY FUENTES VICTORIOUS IN BANTAYAN


PhilBoxing.com




BANTAYAN ISLAND, CEBU -- Rocky Fuentes has successfully defended his Philippine Flyweight Title here last night at the Bantayan Multi-Purpose Center with an 8th round knockout victory over Louie Bantigue of their 12 round bout. Fuentes also scored a knock down in the 6th round.

After receiving a barrage of body shots, Bantigue went down for the second time in the 8th round and stood up before Referee Ben Necesario reaches the count of 10. Necesario however waived Bantigue out when he saw Bantigue was unfit to continue under the protestation of Bantigue's corner.

Fuentes, who bounced back from his split decision loss to Richie Mepranum in his last fight at the Araneta Coliseum in December last year, has now improved his win-loss-draw record to 21-6-2 with 12 KOs. Bantigue has dropped to 11-10-5 4KOs.

In the undercards, Fernando Otic won by 2nd round TKO over Jesar Ancajas and Joel 'Yao Ming' Zapa won by unanimous decision over Arnel Baricuatro.

Despite the unstable weather, the Bantayan card was a big success with the warm cooperation of the people of this beautiful island. The fight card was promoted by Ala Promotions in cooperation with the municipality of Bantayan.

Top photo: Reigning Philippine flyweight champion Rocky Fuentes (L) stands in a neutral corner as Referee Ben Necesario administers the count to the fallen Louie Bantigue.


Fuentes (R) tags Bantigue with a left straight.

Referee Ben Necesario (L) raises the hand of Rocky Fuentes in victory as host Chad Ca?ares holds the trophy.


Jesar Ancajas almost fall out of the ring from Fernando Otic's power punches.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by King Catriz.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • DIEGO PACHECO VS. STEVEN NELSON FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 24 Jan 2025
  • TANK VS. ROACH PPV UNDERCARD VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 24 Jan 2025
  • OMARI JONES GETS ORLANDO HOMECOMING DEBUT AS AMMO WILLIAMS RETURNS ON MARCH 15
    , Fri, 24 Jan 2025
  • USA Boxing 2025 National Events Schedule Announced
    , Fri, 24 Jan 2025
  • SMITH VS. OUIZZA + UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 24 Jan 2025
  • OFFICIAL WEIGHTS - GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN: PRIEST VS. HOWARD
    , Thu, 23 Jan 2025
  • MATCHROOM BOXING SIGN LIAM SMITH IN NEW PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH FORMER WORLD CHAMPION
    , Thu, 23 Jan 2025
  • Kevin Arquero eyes another chess title in the 1st GMG Chess Club Tournament
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 23 Jan 2025
  • SATURDAY: Omar Chavez-Misael Rodriguez All-Mexican Super Middleweight Battle to Stream LIVE in the U.S. on ESPN+
    , Thu, 23 Jan 2025
  • NBA: Which Team is Up, Which is Down
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 23 Jan 2025
  • Lacar is GAB Boxer of the Month
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 23 Jan 2025
  • IBA President and CEO addressed USA President Donald Trump in an open letter
    , Thu, 23 Jan 2025
  • Ancajas to fight Mepranum for PH super bantam title
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 22 Jan 2025
  • PACHECO PLANNING TO LAUNCH BIG YEAR IN STYLE
    , Wed, 22 Jan 2025
  • THREE TITLE SHOWDOWNS ADDED TO LOADED GERVONTA DAVIS VS. LAMONT ROACH PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO SATURDAY, MARCH 1
    , Wed, 22 Jan 2025
  • Top Rank Presents Undisputed Super Bantamweight Championship: Naoya Inoue vs. Ye Joon Kim
    , Wed, 22 Jan 2025
  • Bob Santos Inspires Future Leaders During Presidential Inauguration Weekend
    , Wed, 22 Jan 2025
  • Moving Up in Weight: Pros and Cons
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 22 Jan 2025
  • SMITH: I'M A COUPLE OF FIGHTS AWAY FROM ACHIEVING MY CHILDHOOD DREAMS
    , Wed, 22 Jan 2025
  • World Champion Flips The Switch: BRIAN NORMAN JR. TRAINING NORMAN SR. FOR FEBRUARY 15 FIGHT IN ATLANTA
    , Wed, 22 Jan 2025
  • TEAM USA OLYMPIC MEDALIST OMARI JONES SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH EDDIE HEARN AND MATCHROOM
    , Wed, 22 Jan 2025
  • Servillon to join SNA on Feb. 9
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 22 Jan 2025
  • RFL KICKBOXING: Piore is excited to fight again
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 21 Jan 2025
  • Vladimir Lait eyes another chess title
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 21 Jan 2025
  • Atif Oberlton Stops Berroa in five To Capture WBA Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title
    , Tue, 21 Jan 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.