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BAUTISTA'S OPPONENT UP CLOSE
By Dong Secuya
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 03 May 2007
LAS VEGAS -- Strongly flexing his muscles when he was introduced at the Hollywood Theatre of MGM Grand Hotel during the De la Hoya vs Mayweather "The World Awaits" final press conference this afternoon, undefeated Argentinean Sergio Manuel Medina, who will go up against the Philippines' hottest prospect and equally undefeated Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista in the undercard of the said event, showed that he was no pushover -- at least in appearance and in form.
Sporting a beard and a mustache that go with a well-structured face, a strong countenance and a determined look bordering to fierceness, Medina appeared to be the type of guy who you wouldn't want to mess around or meet in a dark alley.
If looks are of any indication, Bautista's fight this Saturday (Sunday in Manila) will not be a walk in the park, not by a long shot, but promises to be a gripping affair between two resolute warriors who will try to protect their unblemished records and the pride and honor of their respective countries.
Sergio Manuel Medina of Argentina flex his muscles when he was introduced during this afternoon's De la Hoya vs Mayweather press conference at the MGM Grand. Photo by Dong Secuya.
Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista (center, bottom row) gets crowd appreciation after speaking to the media. To Bautista's left is promoter Sammy Gello-ani and to his right is Rocky Juarez. Top row from left: Joel de la Hoya, Freddie Roach and an MGM executive. Photo by Dong Secuya.
The Argentinean "Rocky" Sergio Manuel Medina (28-0 16KOs) will meet the Filipino Bomb Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista (22-0 17KOs) who according to celebrated trainer Freddie Roach will try to kill his opponent inside the ring.
Meanwhile Bautista spoke to the full-house media saying he was "glad to be fighting in the undercard of the biggest fight in the history of boxing" and that he was "out to prove that the Philippines have some of the best boxers around."
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