Philippines, 04 Jul 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


GORRES BELIEVES A NEW 'BOOM BOOM' WILL EMERGE


PhilBoxing.com




An improved, fine-tuned Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista is expected to be showcased when he goes up against Mexican toughie Antonio "Barrio" Meza on December 2 at the Araneta Coliseum.

This was the observation made by world-ranked Z "The Dream" Gorres in a recent interview at the ALA Gym where Bautista has been training for the fight.

The ALA Boy Bautista will headline the blockbuster "Payback" card promoted by Third Force Promotions and ABC-5 with the support of "Ginebra San Miguel" in cooperation with PAGCOR, Thunderbird, Casino Rubbing Alcohol, Omega Pain Killer, and ML Kwarta Padala.

Bautista (23-1, 17 KO's) will defend his WBO Intercontinental superbantam crown against Meza (23-3, 16 KO's) in a 12-round scrap to be aired live by ABC-5.

"Boom Boom has been working heavily to prepare for this fight. But more than that, he has added head movement and other defensive stuff to complement his offensive arsenal," informed Gorres, who is himself preparing for a big February 2 showdown with Australia's Vic Darchinyan in an IBF eliminator set in the Philippines.

"While before he thought he could take any punch coming his way, this time, he realizes making his opponent miss is a more admirable treat," added Gorres.

To prepare against Meza, Bautista sparred some 134 rounds against Gorres, AJ Banal, Glenn Masicampo and Mark Jason Melligen at the ALA Gym.

"If he (Meza) says he has trained for this fight and will shame me in front of my fans, then what about me? Did I not train?" Bautista countered when told that Meza had been quoted as saying he is in tremendous shape for the fight.

Earlier, organizers had announced that as an added bonus for those who will watch the fight at Araneta Coliseum, the fight of IBF and IBO flyweight champion Nonito Donaire against Luis Maldonado will also be shown on big screens inside the historic arena. So for the price of one, fans will get to watch two events inside one venue, said promoter Noli Eala of Third Force Promotions.

Another added bonus is the presence of the world's sexiest ring announcer Amy Hayes, as well as the Kitty Girls and Ms. Vina Morales, who will sing the Philippine national anthem.

Also slated to see action in the card are undefeated ALA Boys AJ 'Bazooka' Banal and Milan Milendo, who will see action against Mexican and Indonesian opponents, respectively.

RP champs Michael Domingo and Rocky Fuentes are also on the card, as they battle it out against Tanzania's Anthony Mathias and Richie Mepranum.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Salven L. Lagumbay.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • 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
  • Women's Boxing Champion Signs with Combate Global, Still Aims For WBC Absolute Gold
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • Sanman Boxing Presents Hard-Hitting Prospect Abubakar Yanon Set to Challenge for Philippine Boxing Federation Flyweight Title in Malungon, Sarangani Province
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • Boxing Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City, July 25
    , Wed, 02 Jul 2025
  • THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 30 June 2025: Zurdo Outpoints Dorticos, Keeps WBA/WBO Cruiser Titles; Mbilli Stops Sulecki in 1; Wins by Kuroki, Wilder and Jake Paul
    By Eric Armit, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • IIEE Titans secured Finals in BPBL, IIEE Chessmasters retain on top level in Bundesliga
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • MARIO BARRIOS LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
    , Tue, 01 Jul 2025
  • CATTERALL AND EUBANK LAY THEIR 'CARDS ON THE TABLE' AHEAD OF MANCHESTER SHOWDOWN
    , Tue, 01 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.