ONE exciting PBF title fight and nine supporting bouts are lined up for the Ring War in Davao-Battle of the Undefeated featuring the World Boxing Council international super bantamweight championship bout between defending champion Sande Otieno of Kenya and Balweg “Davao Hitman” Bangoyan of Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur set on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Rizal Memorial Colleges (RMC) Gym.
Filipino Rexon Flores will battle Kenyan fighter Nick Otieno in 10 rounds, while PBF number 1 contender Reynaldo Belandres, a stable of Cotabato Vice Governor Manny Pi?ol, will clash against number 2 Manila pug Jun Eraham of the Winner Boxing Gym for the Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) crown.
Jose Abad Santos Mayor Alex Wangkay of the ZK International Promotions, during Monday’s press conference at the Dwenzyl Restaurant, said the supporting bouts will be very explosive just like the main event.
“Boxing fans will get their money’s worth,” said Wangkay, also known as Zander Khan.
Jetly Purisima of the Brian Golingan Boxing Stable-General Santos City, meanwhile, will collide with Michael Rodriguez of the American Boxing Academy-Digos City in 10 rounds of 105 pounds while Rosel Alim of ZK-Adriano Boxing Stable-Malita, Davao del Sur will be pitted against Marlon Mangubat of Relentless Boxing Gym-General Santos City in eight rounds of 112 pounds event.
The rest of the bouts are: Jilo Merlin of Vic Quiambao Boxing Stable-Davao City vs Richard Donaire of Relentless (six rounds, 115 pounds), Rooky Sardido of ZK-Adriano vs Amirro Rioablanquoa of Boni Ebale Boxing Stable-Bislig City (six rounds, 108 pounds), Ricky “Tyson” Sabia of ZK Boxing Stable-JAS vs Gerald Gatohen of Vic Quiambao (six rounds, 112 pounds); Jog Alim of ZK-Adriano vs Ni?o Abesia of Andy Mori Boxing Stable-Panabo (four rounds, 108 pounds), Ding Maningkil of ZK-Jas vs Ronnie Elivera of Andy Mori (four rounds, 105 pounds) and Sadameyo of ZK-Adriano vs Robert Orot of Brian Golingan (four rounds, 108 pounds).
In the main event, 21-year-old Bangoyan assured boxing fans of an exciting fight while Otieno’s trainer, Paul Otieno, said they are here to win.
“We won’t disappoint you. Come and watch the Ring War in Davao-Battle of the Undefeated on Friday,” he said.
Sande Otieno boasts of a clean 16-win record with six knockouts, while Bangoyan totes a 12-0 slate with eight KOs.