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?Karambola? in the first round By Dennis U. Eroa PhilBoxing.com Mon, 16 Apr 2012  IT flows in the blood. Like his son, the farmer?s father of International Boxing Federation Pan-Pacific titleholder Alfredo Llorente Sabaupan, is not going to run away from fights. ??Karambola (mix it up) starts in the first round,?? said Prospero Sabaupan, who tills the land in Sipocot in Camarines, Sur after saying goodbye to his son at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport yesterday. The 23-year-old Sabaupan, formerly a prizefighter during various town fiestas, flew to Mexico City via Narita, Japan. Included in Captain A?s group are trainer Benny de la Pe?a and Saved by the Bell Promotions officer Rod Nebiar. SBB president Elmer Anuran, also founder of Association of Local Athletics Enterpreneurs and Hobbyists (Ala-Eh) will later join the compact group to give much-needed moral support to Sabaupan. Sabaupan (18-0-1, 13 KOs) battles Mexican-pride Marvin ?Cachorro? Quintero (24-3, 20 KOs) from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico for the International Boxing Federation lightweight title eliminator. ??I am an obedient son and I?ll follow my father?s advice,?? said a smiling Sabaupan. ??Kidding aside, I?ll follow the gameplan of corner.They know what to do against the Mexican warrior.?? Sabaupan, 5-foot-7, and Quintero will slug it out April 21 at the Unidad Deportiva Centenario, Morelia, Michoac?n de Ocampo in Mexico City. The bout will be televised on a slightly delayed basis by Solar Sports April 22. Sabaupan said he is ready to counter Quintero?s punching power which resulted to 20 knock outs. ??Somebody?s going down. I am not going to back down. If Quintero wants an slugfest, I will give it to him. I am unafraid,?? said Sabaupan, hours before boarding Delta Air business class. ??It?s going to be a very tough fight for Al. Quintero?s record is impressive. But he trained very well for this golden opportunity to earn a crack at the world crown,?? said Anuran. The bout is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions in cooperation with world-class Zanfer Promotions. As ordered by the IBF, Sabaupan, ranked four,and Quintero, number five in the list,must fight with the winner clashing with IBF 135-pound king Miguel ??Titere?? Vazquez for the world plum. ??A win by Al means great things for him. As I see it the fight with Vazquez may happen as early as July. And as a bonus, it can happen here,?? said Anuran, who has the knack of turning grassroots boxers from world beaters. Anuran said he is not doubting the fighting heart of his ward.??He?s determined to win this fight and give honors to his country and fellow Bicolanos. Al is the underdog but anything can happen on top of the ring. Quintero punches hard, but our bet can also unload similar bombs.?? Click here to view a list of other articles written by Dennis U. Eroa.  |
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