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MEZA: BEATING BOOM-BOOM IS A STEPPING STONE FOR WORLD RECOGNITION PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 Nov 2007 Mexican Antonio "Barrio" Meza treats his next fight as a chance not only to conquer the Philippines. He wants to conquer the world. In a press conference today, Meza refuted reports that he has fought nondescript fighters in filling out his supposed impressive 23-2 record. Meza, the WBC Fecombox super bantamweight champion, is set to face Filipino Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista in Sunday morning?s main event of the "Payback" card at the Araneta Coliseum. "I came here to win. I prepare hard every time I fight. I will win this fight either by knockout or decision," said Meza thru interpreter and manager Fernando Dominguez. As a proof, Meza said he served as one of the sparring partners for seven straight weeks of world-rated and compatriot Luis Maldonado, the challenger of Filipino world flyweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. also this Sunday. "Juan Manuel Marquez is now our superstar because Manny Pacquiao beat all great Mexican fighters. I want to be the next Marquez, or even greater than Marquez," said Meza. "Boom Boom is one of the great fighters. We respect him but once I meet him, he will feel the pain of my punches." The classy and well-attended press conference was held yesterday at the Meeting Room #5 of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) where a three-layered table was set-up that were occupied by the boxers, promoters and other officials who are involved in the event. The event is presented by Ginebra San Miguel in cooperation with PAGCOR, Thunderbird, Casino Rubbing Alcohol, Omega Pain Killer and ML Kwarta Padala. For his part, Bautista, who will stake his WBO Interncontinental super bantamweight for the 12-round setto, wants to make this fight his chance at redeeming himself after his recent debacle. "Kung handa siya, mas naghanda ako. Ibang Boom Boom ang makikita ng tao ngayon. Bata pa ako at may mga pagkakamali pero ngayong naitama ko na ang mga pagkakamali na yun," said Bautista who was accompanied by manager Michael Aldeguer and chief Filipino trainer Edito Villamor. Third Force Promotions president and former PBA commissioner Noli Eala assured fans of a first-rate card as they aim to ultimately make the sport a truly spectators? sport. "We?re out to show that the Philippines can be the destination of future world championship fights," said Eala. "Tourism will also be getting a boost in the long run." A big bonus is in store for fans who will watch the fight at the Araneta Coliseum as the international feed of the first title defense of Donaire against Maldonado will be shown in a giant TV screen inside the venue. ABC-5 will broadcast the fight starting at 10AM. Also present at today's presscon was beauteous lady ring announcer Amy Hayes, who aside from belting out her signature boxing intro, said she will "wear something sexy but appropriate". Also seeing action is teen sensation AJ "Bazooka" Banal who will battle another Mexican Jovanny "Bambino" Soto while RP bantamweight champion Michael Domingo dukes it out with Tanzanian Anthony Matias. Regional minimum weight champion Milan Melindo will be challenged by Indon Jack Amisa. A press preview will be held today at the Market! Market! Mall in Taguig while the official weigh-in is set tomorrow morning at the Gateway Mall at the Araneta Center. Both events will be staged free to the public.  |
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