Philippines, 19 Apr 2024
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


IBF TENTATIVELY APPROVES MAYOL TITLE FIGHT


PhilBoxing.com




The International Boxing Federation has ?tentatively? approved the super flyweight world title fight between champion Juan Carlos Sanchez Jr of Mexico and Filipino Rodel Mayol, the former World Boxing Council light flyweight champion, scheduled for Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico on September 23, Manila Time.

Mayol who is moving up in weight is rated No. 13 in the IBF 115 pound roster although he is coming off an impressive ten round unanimous decision win over former WBO champion Julio Cesar ?Pingo? Miranda at the Ynares Center last May 13.

IBF Championship Committee chairman Lindsey Tucker told the Manila Standard on Monday, ?I just got the request (to approve the title fight) last night. I have tentatively approved it. Nothing happens until I get the signed contracts.?

Tucker told the Standard on Tuesday ?First of all, we did not order this fight. Sanchez is in an optional period. Under our Rules the Champion can fight a contender in another weight class. The Jr. Bantamweight limit is 115 pounds. The Flyweight limit is 112 pounds. That's only 3 pounds difference. we don't do this very often but it does occur.?

Mayol, the 31 year old veteran with a record of 31-5-2 with 22 knockouts has won five straight fights since losing by a twelve round unanimous decision to Mexico?s rugged Omar Nino Romero in a WBC light flyweight title fight in Mexico.

MP Promotions and Manny Pacquiao adviser Michael Koncz said Mayol was returning to continue his training at the Wild Card Gym on Monday following a stint in Cuba along with trainer Nonoy Neri.

Sanchez is ten years younger than Mayol at 21 and is a southpaw with far less experience having fought only 16 times, winning 14, losing one and drawing one with 7 knockouts.

Sanchez won the title by a twelve round unanimous decision over Rodrigo Guerrero last February 11 and successfully defended his title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Juan Alberto Rosas last May 19 after dropping the veteran in the opening round.

After the Guerrero fight Sanchez told maxboxing.com ?It was a very hard fight. Guerrero is a boxer who has a lot of experience and I was in his division. I foyght with intelligence and countrer-attacks which gave me results and I held up to the end of the fight.?


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • DEVIN HANEY VS. RYAN GARCIA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 19 Apr 2024
  • Filipino cue master Richard Alinsub wins Bali International 9-Ball Open, pockets P350,000
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 19 Apr 2024
  • Suarez closer to title shot
    By Joaquin Henson, , Fri, 19 Apr 2024
  • World Title Challenger Brandon Adams Weighs in for OTX Junior Middleweight Tournament with Ismael Villareal
    , Fri, 19 Apr 2024
  • Bangkok Chess Open: Three Pinoys Still in Contention as Arca Loses Again
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 19 Apr 2024
  • HALL OF FAMER JULIAN “THE HAWK” JACKSON RETURNING TO CANASTOTA FOR 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKEN
    , Fri, 19 Apr 2024
  • 2 Division World Champion Oscar Valdez Confirmed for Seventh Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 4, in Las Vegas
    , Fri, 19 Apr 2024
  • Former interim world bantamweight champion Reymart Gaballo is eagerly anticipating his upcoming fight against Mexican boxer Kenbun Torres on May 10 at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Manila.
    , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • Lim is top seed in 1st Daneea Balabaran Sinsuat Tennis Championship at Toril
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • Cagayan ready to host PCAP Champions League
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • Tsutsumi KOs former WBA super champion "Chemito" Moreno in Japan (Video)
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • Sixers Edge Heat for 7th, to Face #2 NY in Playoffs; Bulls Eliminate Hawks
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR TOMORROW'S BROADWAY BOXING FROM THE 2300 ARENA IN PHILADELPHIA, PA
    , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • IIEE Metro Central Invitational Chess tourney set for May 1
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • HANEY VS. GARCIA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
    , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • Pierce Egan, Sr. In Memoriam, 1772-1849
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • June 8: Xander Zayas-Patrick Teixeira Junior Middleweight Showdown Kicks Off Puerto Rican Day Parade Weekend at The Theater at MSG LIVE on ESPN
    , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • Arca bounces back, wins again
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • Unbeaten Super Lightweight Kurt Scoby Signs Exclusive Glove Deal with ENGAGE
    , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • Macs post 2nd win, ISD Pacman triumphs
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 18 Apr 2024
  • Paradero leaves for Masbate to fight Malupague
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 17 Apr 2024
  • Former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis To Attend Broadway Boxing Tomorrow Night at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia
    , Wed, 17 Apr 2024
  • WBO Super Lightweight Champion Teofimo Lopez Confirmed for Seventh Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 4, in Las Vegas
    , Wed, 17 Apr 2024
  • The Past Week in Action 16 April 2024: David Papot Wins WBO Global Welter Title; Anderson Outpoints Merhy; Ajagba Edges Vianello
    By Eric Armit, , Wed, 17 Apr 2024
  • LA Lakers Beat Pelicans for 7th Seed, Secure Rematch With #2 Denver Nuggets; Kings Eliminate Warriors to Face Pelicans for 8th Seed
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 17 Apr 2024




  •  



     
    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
    © 2024 philboxing.com.