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Sabaupan going for the kill By Dennis U. Eroa PhilBoxing.com Thu, 16 Feb 2012  Sabaupan. UNFAZED and thrilled. Reigning International Boxing Federation lightweight Pan-Pacific titleholder Al Sabaupan expressed readiness to challenge Mexican power puncher Marvin Quintero for the right to challenge reigning IBF king Miguel Vazquez this year. "A win will bring me closer to the world title. Becoming a world champion is my dream and I will not waste this opportunity to join the select list of Filipino world champions," said Sabaupan during a break of training at the Touch Gloves Boxing Gym in Agoncillo, Batangas. A look-alike of ring icon Manny Pacquiao, Sabaupan is getting attention from the boxing world with his ring exploits.The native of Sipocot, Camarines, Norte and farmer's son sports an unblemished mark of 18 wins and one draw with 13 knock outs. The International Boxing Federation thru Championship Committee chairman Lindsey Tucker ordered that the fight be held next month. He informed Sabaupan? manager and Saved by the Bell Promotions president Elmer Anuran that the fight is a title eliminator. Quintero is 25 years old and has a record of 24-3 with 20 knockouts. Quintero is ranked fifth while Sabaupan is no.4 in the IBF list. Both are southpaw. Sabaupan likes to fight inside. He promised to put a good show. "I want to win big," said Sabaupan,who is training under the watchful eyes of veteran Benny de la Pena. He regularly spars with stable mate Jun Doliges and Roberto Gonzales, two future international stars. De la Pena said Sabaupan is training very hard for the big fight. Originally the 5-foot-6 fighter was scheduled to fight Mexico? Daniel Valenzuela, who has a record of 22-14-1 with 11 knockouts on February 18 in Mexicali Baja California. Mexico. It was supposed to be the main supporting bout for the non-title clasht between WBO super bantamweight king Jorge Arce and Lorenzo Parra. "I feel that the offer of the IBF is a rare opportunity for Al. Of course, he must hurdle Quintero first before thinking of challenging Vazquez for the world title. I am thankful for the IBF for giving Al this chance," said Anuran. The youthful Batangueno sportsman-businessman said he will immediately start negotiations with Quintero manager Gary Shaw for the title eliminator which is expected to happen early March. "I am confident that everything will be finished before the end of the month," said Anuran. Sabaupan won the IBF Pan Pacific crown after posting a 3rd round TKO against Indonesian Heri Andriyanto last April 17, 2010 at Ynares Sports Center in Pasig City. "I expect a bruising fight," said Anuran when asked to predict the outcome of the clash. Click here to view a list of other articles written by Dennis U. Eroa.  |
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