Gabriel Santisima retained his WBO Asia-Pacific super bantamweight title in dramatic fashion, overwhelming Marsolo Pandian in the opening round. Pandian surged early but Santisima’s precise punches and disciplined rhythm quickly shifted the momentum, culminating in a stoppage before the round ended.
Post fight remarks from Santisima: “I want to thank everyone who supports me, my team Zip Sanman, my trainer Michael Domingo, and my family. I’m happy with my title defense and hopeful for a world title shot soon.”
Undercard results: Kevin Villanueva stops Ariston Aton in Round 2 John Delfin Rafael stops Joseph Bazaar in Round 3 Ramel Antaran stops Noven Nasara in Round 1 Jovany Tagusi wins by decision in Round 4 Hanz Quilaton stops Frankie Batuon in Round 1
The event was Promoted by Jim Claude “JC” Manangquil of Sanman Boxing in association with Mayor Bong Constantino of LGU Malungon and Zip Sanman.
