FUTURE Filipino boxing stars will be showcased for the first time in Boracay as ALA Promotions? and Cobra Energy Drink?s ?Tunay na Lakas Boxing Tour? hits the famous tourist destination this Saturday.
Cebu-based youngster Marjhun Makahilig will headline the event as he takes on Manila?s Ryan Tampus in a 10-round fight in the main event of the boxing series that features the Philippines? most promising young fighters.
Tourists and locals should expect an intense main event at the Boom Boom and Pat?s Bar as the 20-year-old Makahilig and Tampus are both hard-hitters.
Makahilig is 9-1 with five knockouts, while Tampus is 7-5 with six knockouts.
Makahlig is on a four-fight winning streak, which includes wins over fellow up-and-coming boxers Jermie Jabel and Mark Anthony Geraldo. Tampus, on the other hand, is on a three-fight losing slump but has fought 18-year-old prospect Marlon Tapales and Pan Asian Boxing Association champion Tepparith Singwancha.
In the main supporting bout, former Idol champion Jerson Mancio(11-1-3, 4 KOs) is up against journeyman Rodel Tejares (9-16-3, 1 KO) in a 10-round bout.
In the undercard, Jomar Cordinillo (8-1, 3 KOs) is facing Ryan Makiputin (9-3-1, 3 KOs); Romeo Orpanel (0-3) is looking for his first victory against Jicky Gako (2-2, 1 KO); unbeaten Ryan Canillas (1-0-1) is trading leathers with upstart JV Villan (0-1); and Peter Aldrin clashes with fellow debutant Ramie Crisostomo.
