Philippines, 05 Jul 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


Fighters for Pinoy Pride 44 Face Off, Promise Fireworks in Maasin, Southern Leyte


PhilBoxing.com




MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte -- Fighters seeing action in the exciting ALA Promotion's Pinoy Pride 44 met and faced off during the press conference today (June 7) ahead of their crucial wars this coming Saturday evening at Maasin City Gym in Southern Leyte, Philippines.

In the main event, Maasin native world-ranked Albert Pagara looked confident for his important clash against dangerous warrior Laryea Gabriel Odoi of Ghana for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Super Bantamweight Title.

"We know that Pagara is good. But he is not going to beat me. I am going to beat him. We have flown from Ghana in Africa to Maasin here in the Philippines and I did not come here all the way to lose. I came here to win," said Odoi who has won 14 of his fights by knockout. "Come to see the show."

In the co-main feature, hard-punching Jeo Santisima, looking taller than his Thai opponent Likit Chante, appeared ready to trade leather in their 12-rounder for the vacant WBO Oriental Super Bantamweight belt. Santisima has won thirteen of his seventeen fights by stoppage, most of them in less than three rounds.

In another clash that might end by knock out, Jason Pagara - needing to get back into the winning column - seemed in good shape for his war against veteran Indonesian Wellem Reyk.

"I did not come here to talk," said the Indonesian today. "I came here to fight."

EXCITING SUPPORTING BOUTS

Five more bouts complete Pinoy Pride 44 Saturday at Maasin City Gym, including, Arthur Villanueva against fellow Pinoy Renren Tesorio, Melvin Jerusalem of Bukidnon squaring off Philip Luis Cuerdo of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.

Also, Fil-Japanese Go Hosaka will see action against Gensan warrior Holly Quionones.

Plus, Joyjoy Formentera of Bohol battles Lobert Bayo of Cebu and Jeno Macapobre of Toledo City in Cebu Province exchange bombs against Gensan no-fear warrior Carlito Antaran.

Present during ALA Promotions presscon was WBO Vice president Leon Panoncillo, Maasin City Mayor Hon. Nacional V. Mercado, WBO Referee Danrex Tapdasan, ALA Promotions General Manager Jeana Alvarez and PhilBoxing.com creator Dong Secuya.


The author Carlos Costa of Panama is a fight reporter based in Cebu, Philippines. He is in Maasin, Southern to attend Pinoy Pride 44. Carlos can be reached by email: Carlos512@hotmail.com and Whatsapp +639184538152.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • WEIGHTS FROM MANCHESTER: CATTERALL - 146.5 LBS., EUBANK - 146.5 LBS.
    , Sat, 05 Jul 2025
  • Vincent Astrolabio in LA training alongside Manny Pacquiao
    By Ace Freeman, , Sat, 05 Jul 2025
  • Jason Sanchez Upsets Previously Undefeated Julian Gonzalez in Philly
    , Sat, 05 Jul 2025
  • Meatball Launches Boxing Career With Matchroom
    , Sat, 05 Jul 2025
  • The Queens of Philippine Boxing are Training in Cebu
    By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 04 Jul 2025
  • Raising the Game: Jean Henri Lhuillier’s Unmatched Impact on Philippine Tennis
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 04 Jul 2025
  • GM Eugene Torre to grace the Asenso Ozamis Open Chess Tournament
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 04 Jul 2025
  • The Second Rise of Jesse Espinas
    By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 04 Jul 2025
  • Boxing Golden Age Comparison - Philippines and Japan
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 04 Jul 2025
  • Kittipong, Magdalena, Kim, Kritiphak Claim Wins in Brico Santig's Show in Bangkok
    By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 04 Jul 2025
  • Kremlev, Crawford, Fury Launch IBA's Golden Era of International Boxing
    , Fri, 04 Jul 2025
  • International Master Angelo Young stays on course for GM norm
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 04 Jul 2025
  • Robby Gonzales and Yoseline Perez Progress to Semifinals at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Fri, 04 Jul 2025
  • Fireworks Ahead: Magsayo vs Mata in Prelims of Pacquiao vs Barrios
    By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 03 Jul 2025
  • Japan's Boxing Golden Age Remains Limited to the Lower Weights
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 03 Jul 2025
  • No issues with fight ref
    By Joaquin Henson, , Thu, 03 Jul 2025
  • Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: Grand Muay Thai event in Verona
    By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Thu, 03 Jul 2025
  • Morelle McCane and Rene Camacho Advance to Quarterfinals of World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Thu, 03 Jul 2025
  • 3 Division World Champion & Hall of Famer Marco Antonio Barrera Confirmed for Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Saturday September 13, in Las Vegas
    , Thu, 03 Jul 2025
  • ESPN Original Series The Fight Life Returns for Season Two on July 7
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • TOP-RATED LIGHTWEIGHT KO ARTIST ARMANDO MARTINEZ RABI RETURNS
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • Amazing Muay Thai WBC Festival 2025
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • Borromeo Leads Winners of the Philippine Speedcubing Championships
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • What If Pacquiao Defeats Barrios?
    By Ralph Rimpell, , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • Team USA Earns Three Wins on Day Two of World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.