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PINOY PRIDE XXI: SABILLO AND ESTRADA MAKE WEIGHT By Rene Bonsubre, Jr. PhilBoxing.com Fri, 12 Jul 2013 PARA?AQUE CITY- WBO minimumweight champion Merlito 'Tiger' Sabillo of the ALA Gym and challenger Jorle Estrada of Colombia easily made the division limit during the official weigh-in held Friday noon at the Eclipse Lounge of the Solaire Resort and Casino. Sabillo, who will defend his title for the first time, weighed in at 104 lbs while Estrada stepped on the scales at 103 lbs. They will fight in the main event this Saturday evening at the Grand Ballroom of the Solaire Resort and Casino. For the main supporting bout, 'King' Arthur Villanueva (114 lbs) will engage Mexico's Arturo 'Fuerte' Badillo (115 lbs) for the vacant WBO Asia-Pacific super flyweight title. AJ 'Bazooka' Banal and Abraham 'Cholo' Gomez both stepped on the scales at 122 lbs. They will fight for ten rounds in a non-title contest. 'Prince' Albert Pagara (121 lbs) will trade punches with Khunkiri Wor Wisaruth (121.5 lbs) of Thailand in an eight rounder. Blue chip prospect Jessel Mark 'Magnifico' Magsayo and Jamjam Ungon both weighed in at 122 lbs for their four round special attraction. There will be two more four round bouts, Elmo Traya (130 lbs) vs Diover Mangaya-ay (130 lbs) and Asian Games bronze medalist 'Vicious' Vic Saludar (107 lbs) will make his pro debut against Juanito Hundante (105 lbs). The fight between Brian Lobitania and Gilbert Donasales has been cancelled. WBO minimumweight champ Merlito Sabillo flexes his muscles after making weight during Friday's weighin at Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila. Columbia's Jorle Estrada steps on the scales. Sabillo and Estrada pose during Friday's weighin. Bacolod's Arthur Villanueva (L) and Mexico's Arturo Badillo. Banal (R) and Gomez. Click here to view a list of other articles written by Rene Bonsubre, Jr.. |
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