| |
|
SYLVESTER LOPEZ IN WBC TITLE ELIMINATOR SERIES
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 10 Aug 2010
WBC International super flyweight champion Sylvester ?Silver? Lopez who has moved up to No. 4 in the world rankings will face hard-hitting Mexican Juan ?Goofy? Montes who is ranked No. 3 in an elimination series of the World Boxing Council.
In the other half No.2 ranked Tomas Rojas will take on No. 1 Kohei Kono of Japan after which the winners will battle for the right to get a mandatory title shot at reigning champion Vic Darchinyan of Australia.
Lopez is coming off an impressive 2nd round TKO over former interim light flyweight champion Wandee Singwancha of Thailand last July 31 at the Ynares Center in Pasig City while Montes scored a smashing 4th round stoppage over Filipino Richard Garcia last June 19 in Mexico on the same card where Edren Dapudong scored a sensational 1st round knockout over world No.1 ranked Jesus Jimenez to win the WBC silver championship.
The popular 21 year old ?Goofy? Montes dropped Garcia once in round three and twice in round four to set himself up for the eliminator against the 22 year old Lopez who is a prot?g? of promoter Gabriel ?Bebot? Elorde Jr with a record of 14-2-1 including 10 knockouts.
Montes himself has an impressive record of 18-1 with 12 knockouts. He won the WBC World Youth title with a stunning 2nd round knockout over previously undefeated Jose Salgado (18-0, 16 KO?s) on October 3, 2009 dropping Salgado twice in the second round in which the referee Manuel Rivera waived off the count.
Montes defended his title successfully against the Philippines Fernando Lumacad, winning in a ten round shutout on November 28, 2009.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Pacquiao vs. Barrios Press Conference: A Clash of Eras Takes Center Stage in Las Vegas (Photos)
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 01 Jun 2025Viva Promotions chief Brendan Gibbons slowly stepping out of his famous dad's shadow
By Homer D. Sayson, , Sun, 01 Jun 2025Stacked Card Unveiled for Manny Pacquiao’s Highly Anticipated Return
By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 31 May 2025BEKTEMIR MELIKUZIEV DEFEATS DARIUS FULGHUM IN WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATOR THRILLER
, Sat, 31 May 2025AFM Benoni Wabe Champ in the IIEE National Midyear Convention Tournament in CDO
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 31 May 2025Bektemir Melikuziev Edges Darius Fulghum in Thrilling WBA Title Eliminator
By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 31 May 2025A Bridge to Plant versus Charlo is the theme for PBC/Amazon Card on Saturday
By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 31 May 2025WEIGHIN RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS: Plant - 167.2. lbs., Resendiz - 167 lbs.; Charlo - 167.4 lbs., LaManna - 166.6 lbs.
, Sat, 31 May 2025BAM: I WANT TO BE POUND-FOR-POUND NUMBER ONE!
, Sat, 31 May 2025QUOTES FROM TODAY’S “HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT” VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE
, Sat, 31 May 2025Reymart Soledad In Action for ABF Welter Strap in Brico Santig's Promotion in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 31 May 2025Konuk, Chaiyapong Make Weight, Collide for UBO Youth World 140
By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 31 May 2025World Boxing to introduce mandatory Sex testing for all boxers that want to Participate in its competitions
, Sat, 31 May 20252025 BOXING HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY TO BE STREAMED LIVE
, Sat, 31 May 2025AJ Paciones Ready for WBO Oriental Battle in Highland Show in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 31 May 2025BOXER JEAN PASCAL INDUCTED INTO THE BOXING CANADA HALL OF FAME
, Sat, 31 May 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 5 - ALI VS. FOREMAN IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
By Maloney L. Samaco, , Fri, 30 May 2025Raquinel and Zulueta Crowned ABF Champions in Bacolod City Homecoming
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 30 May 2025GMs Quizon, Antonio, Laylo Vying in 4th Edition Eduardo B. Basilonia Invitational Open Rapid Chess Tilt in Roxas City, Capiz
By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 30 May 2025New York Stays Alive, Foils Indiana, 111-94
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 30 May 2025PLANT VS. RESENDIZ & CHARLO VS. LAMANNA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
, Fri, 30 May 2025Álvarez vs. Crawford: "Champions of Champions"
By Gary Todd, , Fri, 30 May 2025WEIGHTS FROM LAS VEGAS: MELIKUZIEV - 166.8 LBS., FULGHUM - 167.6 LBS.
, Fri, 30 May 2025Former Champion Jaime Munguía Notified of Possible Failed Drug Test
, Fri, 30 May 2025WEIGHTS AND PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES FOR MANUEL GALLEGOS VS. KHALIL COE REMATCH IN GUADALAJARA, MEXICO
, Fri, 30 May 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
