LAS VEGAS, NV ? Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao’s rematch with World Boxing Council (WBC) Champion Juan Manuel Marquez at the Mandalay Bay dominates the boxing headlines but there are three, possibly four, other Pinoy fighters who are also making an appearance during the big fight week.
On Thursday, Manny Pacquiao’s younger brother Bobby “The Sniper” Pacquiao (28-13 12 KO’s) will headline a fight against Mexican Urbano Antillon (21-0 14 KO’s) at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Bobby Pacquiao is coming from a recent Technical Knockout (TKO) victory against Fernando Trejo last November.
In the same undercard, FilAm female boxer Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton makes her third professional fight appearance against Clara De La Torre of New Mexico. Julaton (2-0) is fresh from her win against Carley Batey during last month’s Fox Sports Net “The Best Damn Championship Women’s Boxing” show. After that win, the WBC ranked Julaton as the third best US women’s Super Bantamweight (122 lbs.) boxer and No. 13 in the world.
Diosdado Gabi of Davao City will make his appearance during the Pacquiao vs. Marquez undercard on Saturday. Gabi known as “The Prince” (30-3-1 23 KO’s) squares off against undefeated Abner Mares (15-0 9 KO’s) of Mexico. Gabi last fought during the Philippine vs. Mexico World Cup of Boxing in Sacramento. He bested Jose Angel Beranza by the judge’s unanimous decision.
