All roads lead to the Elorde Sports Center in Sucat Rd. Paranaque tonight (Sat. Feb. 25 ) when the Elorde Brothers risk their WBO crowns in a promotion dubbed ?Boxing Kontra Droga ? by Johnny Elorde Management International in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Manila Premier.
Grandsons of the great ?Flash? Elorde , Juan Martin ?Bai? Elorde will defend his WBO Oriental Lightweight Title against top contender Aekkawee Kaewmanee of Thailand while younger brother Juan Miguel? The Boss? Elorde will risk his crown against Erick Deztroyer of Jakata, Indonesia.
Both Elorde brothers are rated no. 8 and no. 3 respectively in the WBO world rankings and wins in tonights fight will boost their chances for a possible world title fight. Bai Elorde holds a record of 23 fights with 21wins (8 by ko), 1 loss and 1 draw against 23 fights of Aekkawee with16 wins (6 by ko) 7 losses while Mig Elorde has 23 fights, with 22 wins ( 11 by ko) and 1 loss while opponent Erick Deztroyer has 13 fights winning 8, 4 losses and 1 draw.
Another encounter for the Philippine featherweight championship will also be held in the supporting mainer between champion Randy Braga and Landy Cris Leon.
Japanese Kenta Ide will face Jerwin Mejes in a scheduled 8 round bout at 135 lbs. First bell starts at exactly 5:00 PM. The complete card is as follows :
ARVIN YURONG VS CRISANTO CONTEMPRATO
6RDS; 126LBS
RUBEN LANGRESS VS JULIUS BALA
6RDS; 118LBS
WILBERT BERONDO VS ALBERT ALCOY
6RDS; 115LBS
CARL CAESAR PENALOSA VS MARCH REY TADAY
118 RDS; 111LBS
ABRAHAM BULLAGAY VS JERRY MAE VILLAGRACIA
6RDS; 116LBS
ARVIN MAGRAMO VS JAY-AR OMAC
4RDS; 105LBS
ARNEL BALIKWATRO VS ROMANO VILLANUEVA
4RDS; 145LBS
CHRISTIAN VICTORIANO VS RICO SAUNOY
4RDS:105LBS
Photo (left frame:) Aekkawee Kaewmanee vs Juan Martin Elorde and (right frame) Ercik Deztroyer vs Juan Miguel Elorde during Friday's weighin.
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