Filipino boxers are now turning out to be a threat to the vaunted Mexican boxing community as the newest hotbed of the lucrative sport.
This as several US promoters are now trying to convince a number of up-and-coming Filipino boxers to long term promotional deals that will eventually lead to potential major bouts in the coming years.
Mexican boxers have carved a niche as top Pay-Per-View grosser for quite some time now.
Last month however, that distinction was placed under debate after Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao stopped Mexican Erik Morales in the 10th round at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
The win moved RP boxing to greater heights as proven by the ardent interest among Filipino boxers abroad.
Recent Mexican conquerors Z Gorres and Czar Amonsot are two of several boxers being persuaded to fight in the United States on a regular basis.
Last weekend, the stylish Gorres topilled Guilty’s regular promotions at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas were the Cebuano phenom scored a masterful 10-round verdict over Mexican Jose Alfredo Tirado. In the undercard, the Boholano native Amonsot (14-1-1, 10 KO’s) pummeled another Mexican Cristian Favela in their 8-round encounter.
