PALICTE BROTHERS GEAR UP FOR AUG. 16 MANDALUYONG FIGHT CARD

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Boxing siblings Vincent and Aston Palicte are in the final stages of their preparation for the August 16 fight card set at the Mandaluyong City Gym. Vincent ?Popeye? Palicte (14-3-1, 7 KOs) will face Frederix Rodriguez (8-2-1, 6 KOs) for the vacant WBO Asia-Pacific bantamweight title. On the undercards, Aston Palicte, Vincent?s younger brother, will fight Mark Joseph Costa (4-5-2, 1 KO).

Also penned to see action are Jerwin Ancajas vs. John Mark Bautista, Jerson Luzarito vs. Marzon Cabilla, Philippine junior welterweight champion Adones ?The Undertaker? Cabalquinto vs. Jaypee Ignacio in a non-title contest, and Joebert Alvarez against Nelson Llanos.

Top photo ? Trainer Den Bermudez (middle) with Aston Palicte (left) and Vincent Palicte,Photos taken at the Planet Jupiter Gym, Makati City owned by Jason Soong (the manager of the Palicte brothers).

Below ? Promoter Joven Jimenez with Vincent Palicte and world ranked flyweight Froilan Saludar.