| |
|
SANMAN BOXERS GABALLO AND PLANIA READY FOR BATTLE IN FLORIDA
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr. PhilBoxing.com Fri, 23 Mar 2018

Hard-hitting Reymart Gaballo (18W-0L,16KO?s) of the Sanman Gym of Gen.Santos City is set for the biggest break of his career when he goes for the WBA interim world bantamweight title against unbeaten American prospect Stephon Young (17-0-3,7KO?s) at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida.
Young is a WBA-NABA titleholder. In his last fight, he knocked out Antwan Robertson in one round in Missouri. Gaballo is making his third appearance abroad. He previously had two TKO wins against Ernesto Guerrero in Hawaii and Ulises Rivero in Mexico.
During today?s official weigh-in, Gaballo was at 116.6lbs while Young was at the division limit of 118lbs.
Sanman Promotions CEO Jim Claude Manangquil informed philboxing of the weights. Gaballo in an e-mail message stated, ?I am ready. I trained hard for this fight and I will be world champion tomorrow.?
Another Sanman boxer, Mike Plania will be gunning for the regional WBA-NABA super bantamweight title when he squares off against Juan Carlos Payano of the Dominican Republic in the same card.
Plania is unbeaten in 14 fights,7 KO?s and will also be making his U.S. debut.
Payano (19-1,9KO?s) is a former world champ, having beaten Panamanian Anselmo Moreno by technical decision in 2014 for the WBA bantamweight title. A couple of eyars later, he lost his title by majority decision to American Rau?shee Warren.
Plania said in his e-mail message that he is happy to fight a former champ by now is his time.
During the weigh-in, Plania was at 117.6lbs while Payano stepped on the scales at 117.8lbs.
The fights will be held March 23 (March 24 Philippine Time).
Top photo: Stephon Young and Reymart Gaballo (right) at the weigh-in.

Juan Carlos Payano and Mike Plania (right) with Sanman CEO Jim Claude Manangquil (extreme right).
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Rene Bonsubre, Jr..
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
LIVERPOOL FIGHT WEEK: PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES IN FULL AS WHITTAKER GETS READY FOR TOUGH SUAREZ TEST – LIVE ON DAZN , Fri, 17 Apr 2026Ancajas to fight as feather against Garcia on April 18 By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 17 Apr 2026MVP presents Delgado-Artiga by WBA superflyweight championship on June 13 in Orlando By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Fri, 17 Apr 2026Mexican legend Miguel Canto passes away By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Fri, 17 Apr 2026King Lovick Monteadora to see action in 2026 Hainan Taekwondo Open By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 17 Apr 2026Quiñonero suffers injury, cancels debut in Juego Todo By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 17 Apr 2026Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaiman: A Great Night of Boxing in Japan By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Fri, 17 Apr 2026FOSTER DEFENDS WORLD SUPER-FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST FORD IN HOUSTON ON MAY 30 , Fri, 17 Apr 2026Tickets ON SALE NOW for Keyshawn Davis-Nahir Albright II at Norfolk’s Scope Arena , Fri, 17 Apr 2026Nothing But Sportz and Ronald Johnson’s Dream Team Foundation to Donate 500 Tickets to Miami Youth for Historic May 2 Fight Night , Fri, 17 Apr 2026CHARLIE SHEEHY PENS PROMOTIONAL PACT WITH MATCHROOM , Fri, 17 Apr 2026BEN WHITTAKER OPENS UP ON HIS AMERICAN DREAM, CALL-OUTS AND HEADLINING IN 'SPECIAL CITY' LIVERPOOL THIS SATURDAY – LIVE ON DAZN , Thu, 16 Apr 2026IBA partners with Global Boxing Series for landmark fight night in Navi Mumbai , Thu, 16 Apr 2026IM Arca finishes 2nd in Thailand Blitz By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 16 Apr 2026Cebuano "Money Punch" Elmo Traya Heading to Georgia for WBF World Title Shot! By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 16 Apr 2026Unfinished Business: Keyshawn Davis-Nahir Albright Super Lightweight Rematch Set for May 16 at Norfolk’s Scope Arena LIVE on DAZN , Thu, 16 Apr 2026Rhaki Constantino bags Asian HeyBall Championship By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 16 Apr 2026GARNICA VS. CORREA SET FOR WBC CONTINENTAL AMERICAS TITLE CLASH IN LONG BEACH MAY 15 , Wed, 15 Apr 2026IBA Board of Directors convenes for strategic April 2026 meeting , Wed, 15 Apr 2026Cadalso to turn pro in Juego Todo By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 15 Apr 20262-Time World Champion Shawn Porter Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2 in Las Vegas , Wed, 15 Apr 2026Former Coach of De La Salle University Taft-Manila finishes third place in Beijing Blitz Grand Prix By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 15 Apr 2026"When one goes to war we all go to war!" – Owen Corrigan challenges Mad Dog Micah Rivetti for Light Heavyweight title May 29 in Perth – Thunderdome 54 , Tue, 14 Apr 2026Crocs FC wins 3 titles in Football sa Bayan By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 14 Apr 2026Chess Kings Ready to Battle in Pacquiao 3x3 Chess Team Tournament at Lica Malls 500 Shaw By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 14 Apr 2026 |

|
|
|
|
|