MANILA, Philippines ? A multi-awarded sports journalist and boxing promoter from Australia has heaped praises to Filipino boxers, citing that the two-fisted fighters from the Philippines are the cream of the crop in Asia.
Australian Peter Maniatis, who has reaped numerous awards as boxing promoter, told Kenneth Ragpala of FilipinoBoxingJournal.com that “when it comes to boxing, the talent pool in the Philippines is the best in Asia.?
Maniatis said Filipino fighters can be compared to ?American and Mexican boxers when it comes to raw skills.?
He said this is the reason he keeps coming back to the country.
Maniatis, a former amateur boxing champion, is a 4-time Victorian Promoter of the Year. He is famous in Australia for his boxing events, which were launched via a home-based sports channel.
Looking for the next Pinoy champ
Maniatis will be visiting Davao City next month to witness Filipino prospect Balweg Bangoyan’s fight against Lanao del Norte?s Eric Macas on November 13. The bout will be in a card Maniatis formed with Filipino promoter Zander Kahn of ZK International Promotions.
He is also set to check out potential boxers in
