MAASIN CITY – The PLDT-ABAP National Boxing Championships came to a close yesterday as an overflowing crowd at the City Gym witnessed the final bouts and awarding ceremonies. Very positive impressions were delivered by our delegates sending the message that the national tournament in Maasin is by far the best in hosting.
Dante de Castro, ABREJAP President, said that the facilities were international class especially our boxing ring. Ed Picson, ABAP Executive Director commended Maasin City especially the ever enthusiastic crowd who filled the venue from day one to the finals, which is not seen in the other national tournaments.
The national media also admired the city and it’s people and our passion for sports. Our people were enthusiastic that they witnessed the best amateur boxers of the country.
Here are the complete results of the 2013 National Boxing Championships:
Junior boys category Pin weight 46 kgs. Gold – Jeffrey Estella of Mandaue City Silver – Mario Bautista of Himaymaylan City Bronze – Jeronil Borres of Misamis Oriental Bronze – Aldrin Signar of Tayabas
Light flyweight 48 kgs. Gold – Hipolito Banal, Jr. of Mandaue Silver – John Patrick Dinolan of Davao del Norte Bronze – Mario Jaga of Bago City Bronze – Joash Jordan of General Santos City
Flyweight 50 kgs. Gold – Michael John Bahena of Davao del Norte Silver – Kenneth Paul Gentalla of Tagbilaran City Bronze – Adrian Tambanilo of Bago City Bronze – Reymart Gaballo of Gen. Santos City
Light bantamweight 52 kgs. Gold – Presco Carcosia of Misamis Oriental Silver – Levawil Savines of Bago City Bronze – Michael Javier of General Santos City Bronze – Jeric Ferrer of Tayabas
Bantamweight 54 kgs. Gold – Angelou Plania of General Santos Silver – Marquil Salvana of Misamis Oriental Bronze – Jopher Montano of Bago City Bronze – Joe Tejones of Camiguin
Junior girls’ category Light flyweight 48 kgs. Gold – Alexcel Dargantes of General Santos City Silver – Jell Ann Nantes of Tayabas Bronze – Ma. Lourdes Taboso of Leyte
Flyweight 50 kgs. Gold – Ruby Nicanor of Maasin City Silver – Liezl Mae Alde of General Santos City Bronze – Airene Pamisa of Misamis Oriental Bronze – Judith Balangasay of Northern Samar
Bantamweight 54 kgs. Gold – Jossa Santestiban of Bago City Silver – Sheramae Jacinto of Misamis Oriental
Youth boys’ category Pinweight 46 kgs. Gold – Gabriel Rabicycle of Davao del Norte Silver – Isagani Liaban of Misamis Oriental Bronze – Arjun Oro of Bago City Bronze – Jayson Amper of Cabadbaran City
Light flyweight 49 kgs. Gold – Aldren Moreno of Pacman Sarangani Silver – Regel Lou Alde of General Santos City Bronze – Leonard Bulacan of Mati
Flyweight 52 kgs. Gold – Argie Alabado of Bago City Silver – Rodex Piala of Cebu City Bronze – Jusua Sambajon of Northern Samar Bronze – Raffy Zamora
Bantamweight 56 kgs. Gold – Jeson Umbal of Camiguin Silver – Jerson Labrada of Misamis Oriental Bronze – Vergel Deguma of General Santos City Bronze – Melvin Jakaran of Zambales
Lightweight 60 kgs. Gold – James Palicte of Bago City Silver – Maruelo Aballe of Davao del Norte Bronze – Eleno Traya of Mandaue Bronze – Juniel Dapidian of Pacman Sarangani
Youth girls’ category Light flyweight 48 kgs. Gold – Beverly Casero of Misamis Oriental Silver – Ma. Carolina Narez of Quezon Bronze – Anjanette Oabel of Tayabas
Flyweight 50 kgs. Gold – Cristy Jane Rivas Silver – Janelle Oabel of Tayabas
Elite boys’ category Light flyweight 49 kgs. Gold – Victorio Saludar III of Davao Del Norte Silver – Michael Kaibigan of Maasin City Bronze – Winefredo Victoriano of Bago City Bronze – Ronie Tanallon of General Santos City
Flyweight 52 kgs. Gold – Jolan Bunghanoy of Dabao del Norte Silver – Genesis Libranza of Cabadbaran City Bronze – Allan Refuela of Cebu City Bronze – Marvin Esquirdo of Misamis Oriental
Bantamweight 56 kgs. Gold – Quirino Mellejor, Jr. of Davao del Norte Silver – Reoxyl Tabogon of Cebu City Bronze – Jason Entia of Maasin City Bronze – Regino Pajaron of Misamis Oriental
Lightweight 60 kgs. Gold – Risty Apas of Davao del Norte Silver – Daryl Ramos of Maasin City Bronze – Rominick Villegas of Leyte Bronze – Jovanie Arayan of Mati City
Light welterweight 64kgs. Gold – Jay Ar Inson Silver – Richard Bacala Bronze – Gerald Rios of Tayabas
Team Standings 1. Davao del Norte – 7 golds, 2 silvers 2. Bago City – 3 golds, 1 silver, 5 bronzes 3. Misamis Oriental – 2 golds, 4 silvers, 4 bronzes 4. General Santos – 2 golds, 2 silvers, 5 bronzes 5. Mandaue – 2 golds, 1 bronze 6. Maasin City – 1 gold, 3 silvers, 1 bronze 7. Pacman Sarangani – 1 gold, 2 bronzes 8. Camiguin – 1 gold, 1 bronze 9. Sipalay – 1 gold 10. Tayabas – 2 silvers, 4 bronzes 11. Cebu – 2 silvers, 1 bronze 12. Cabadbaran – 1 silver, 1 bronze 13. Himaymaylan – 1 silver 14. Tagbilaran – 1 silver 15. Quezon – 1 silver 16. Mati – 2 bronzes 17. Northern Samar – 2 bronzes 18. Leyte – 2 bronzes 19. Zambales – 1 bronze
Photo: Mrs. Chona Samaco awarded the medalists of the junior girls’ flyweight category with Ruby Nicanor of Maasin City winning the gold medal.
