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The Philippines? ?El Metodico? eager for the IBF Jr. Flyweight title
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 08 Nov 2014
Milan ?El Metodico? Melindo, ranked 5th in the junior flyweight division under the International Boxing Federation (IBF) is raring to fight for the 1st spot on his forthcoming fight against Mexico?s Saul ?Baby? Juarez, IBF?s no.8, in the upcoming ?Pinoy Pride 28: History in the Making? at the Waterfront Cebu Hotel and Casino on November 15, 2014.
?I am confident with this fight for I am working with my speed and power and practicing six times a week,? ?El Metodico? shared.
The 26 year old pride of Cagayan de Oro disclosed that this is another big opportunity for him to show his ability in his chosen career. ?I assure the audience that this will be one of the greatest fights they will be able to witness here in Cebu,? Melindo said with conviction.
The All-star Pinoy Pride 28 will be headlined by Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes for the record-breaking WBO World Jr. Flyweight Championship defense against Mexican Carlos ?Chapito? Velarde. Boxing fans will also get to see ?Prince? Albert Pagara, in his defense for the IBF Inercontinental super bantamweight title against Mexican Raul Hirales, former WBO World Minimumweight Champion Merlito ?Tiger? Sabillo versus Indonesian Faris Nenggo, AJ ?Bazooka Banal against Maxsaisai Sithsaithong of Thailand, and ALA Gym?s most promising fighter Mark ?Magnifico? Magsayo versus South Korean Moon-Sun Jung. -PR
Photo: Milan Melindo (L) exchanges leathers with Juan Francisco Estrada in Melindo's failed attempt to wrest Estrada Flyweight belts last year.
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