Second District Congressman Erico Basilio Fabian is aiming to make Zamboanga City the sports tourism capital of Mindanao.
As part of his project, Fabian said the Blue Stallion Stable is set to promote the first title bout boxing to be held here on February 23, 2008 featuring Asia-Pacific featherweight rated 2 boxer Eric Canoy against an African contender for the crown as Asia-Pacific Featherweight champion. The first title bout is a prelude to the undercard fight between Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico against Philippine pride and super featherweight champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao on March 15, 2008 in Nevada, USA.
Canoy, who belongs to the Blue Stallion Stable of Fabian, has been readying for the forthcoming fight.
The February title bout will be the second international boxing competition to be held in this city.
The first was last December 1 wherein Canoy, a Zamboangue?o, floored his Thai opponent in the fourth round.
Last Thursday, Fabian–in coordination with Fuersa Zamboanga–gave recognition to a total of 38 Zamboangue?o athletes who have given honor to the city by excelling in their respective field of sports.
It was the first time that outstanding athletes from different fields who won top places abroad and in other places in the country were honored in a formal gathering.
In order to achieve the vision of becoming the sports tourism capital, he said there must be cooperation by everyone, especially sports enthusiasts.
Mayor Celso Lobregat said last Thursday’s awarding ceremony is the first ever sports award held in this city for the promotion of sports.
