| |
|
BREAKING NEWS: MICHAEL DOMINGO BATTLES JHONNY GONZALEZ ON MAY 9!
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 10 Apr 2008
Philippine bantamweight champion Michael Domingo of the ALA Boxing Gym will get his biggest fight to date when he battles former WBO bantamweight king Jhonny Gonzalez on May 9 at the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, California.
According to Boxnoticias, Gonzalez was informed of the latest development on Wednesday by his promoter Reginaldo Kuchle, and it was revealed that the fight would be for 12 rounds in the superbantamweight category.
?The fight will be promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and if Jhonny comes out victorious, in his next fight he will be going for the superbantam crown probably against Daniel Ponce de Leon," Kuchle said.
"Nothing is confirmed yet," clarifies ALA Gym president Michael Aldeguer, who manages Domingo. "Eric (Gomez) brought up the idea to me in Manila. I told him we were open to it. I have not spoken to Eric yet if it's a go," the young Aldeguer added.
On Friday, April 4, Gonz?lez (37-6, 31 nocauts) demolished Edel ?Cuate? Ruiz also at the Morongo Casino in a superbantam bout.
Gonzalez is no stranger to Filipino fight fans, as he was the same fighter who put Gerry Penalosa in dire straits before succumbing to the Filipino fighter's lone body shot in the seventh round at their World Cup duel last year.
"It's a big opportunity and I have lots of confidence with Domingo. The only hitch is the fight is too close, it's only a month from now. Nothing has been finalized yet," said sportsman Antonio L. Aldeguer, echoing his son Michael's comment.
Domingo, best known to Mexican fans for his one-sided defeat of the previously unbeaten Miguel Roman at last year's World Cup, is on a winning spree.
At last Sunday's "Invasion" card, he looked awesome in his two-round demolition of Thepnimit Sor Chitpattana.
Top photo: Referee Gene del Bianco (C) waves his hands to signal the end of the contest as Thailand's Thepnimit Sor Chitpattana could not continue to fight against Michael Domingo (R) during last Sunday's bout at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Salven L. Lagumbay.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Press Conference Notes: San Diego Favorite Emanuel Navarrete Set to Reignite Mexico-Philippines Rivalry against Charly Suarez
, Fri, 09 May 2025SALITA PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. LANI DANIELS SATURDAY, JULY 26 * LITTLE CAESARS ARENA
, Fri, 09 May 2025Unbeaten Anthony Velazquez pitched shutout at home in Springfield
, Fri, 09 May 2025TYSON FURY VOTED THE MOST ENTERTAINING BOXER IN THE WORLD, ACCORDING TO BRITISH FANS
, Fri, 09 May 2025Undefeated super middleweight contender Darius Fulghum preparing to ‘Make a big splash’ vs. Bek Melikuziev
, Fri, 09 May 2025OKC Routs Denver; 149-106, Ties Series; Semis Series in East Remain Topsy-turvy as Boston Goes Down 0-2 With 91-90 Loss to NY
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 08 May 2025SHAW SENDS A MESSAGE IN HUNT FOR UK OPEN GLORY | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
, Thu, 08 May 2025WBO presents the Amanda Serrano Championships
, Thu, 08 May 2025GM Antonio faces tough competition in ASEAN Seniors Chess Championships in Penang, Malaysia
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 08 May 2025Boxing: Entertainment Sport or Sport Entertainment?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 07 May 2025JIM LAMPLEY'S BOOK TOUR IS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THIS WEEK!
, Wed, 07 May 2025CAPITO IGNITES TITLE DEFENCE IN STYLE | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
, Wed, 07 May 2025Sol Levinson: The Man Whose Gloves Elevated Boxing
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Tue, 06 May 2025Undefeated Cuban Heavyweight Prospect Dainier Pero Finishes Intense Las Vegas Training Camp Ahead of May 9 MVP Main Event on DAZN
, Tue, 06 May 2025The Past Week in Action 5 May 2025: Inoue-Cardenas Saves Historic Boxing Weekend; Canelo-Scull Sets New Record for Fewest Punches Thrown
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 06 May 2025Sampson Lewkowicz Congratulates Cardenas, Romero and Espinoza and Vows to Make Next Year's Cinco de Mayo Unforgettable, Highlighted by David Benavidez Facing the Winner of Bivol vs. Beterbiev
, Tue, 06 May 2025Saving the Best for Last: GSW Upstages Raw Rockets
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Tue, 06 May 2025Antonio, Bagamasbad face tough competition in Woman FIDE Master Sheerie Joy Lomibao Open Rapid Chess Tournament on May 18
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 06 May 2025Andres “Savage” Cortes Finishes Strong Training Camp Ahead of Crucial May 10 Clash Against Salvador Jimenez at Pechanga Arena San Diego
, Tue, 06 May 2025SALITA PROMOTIONS and ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT PRESENT HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT
, Tue, 06 May 2025IBA embraces Bare Knuckle Boxing
, Tue, 06 May 2025Monster Dynamite: Inoue Crushes Cardenas in Eight
, Mon, 05 May 2025"THE MONSTER" SURVIVES EARLY SCARE, DESTROYS CARDENAS IN THRILLING WAR TO RETAIN UNDISPUTED CROWN
By Dong Secuya, , Mon, 05 May 2025Dana White to Promote Canelo vs. Crawford: UFC Boss Set to Elevate Superfight to Historic Levels
By T. Chin-Te, , Mon, 05 May 2025Bata Reyes impressed with upcoming young players during exhibition in Libis
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 05 May 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
