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PALICTE VS RODRIGUEZ FOR THE INTERIM ASIA-PACIFIC TITLE AUGUST 11 AT MANDALUYONG SPORTS COMPLEX PhilBoxing.com Mon, 23 Jul 2012  Filipinos Vincent "Popeye" Palicte (14-3-1, 7 KOs) and Fredirex Rodriguez (8-2-1, 6 KOs) are all set to fight on August 11 for the Interim Asia Pacific interim bantamweight championship at the Mandaluyong Sports Complex in Mania. The Asia-Pacific regular wbo title is currently held by World No. 1 AJ ?Bazooka? Banal of the famed ALA Boxing Gym of Cebu City. However, on the eve of Banal?s inevitable battle for the world crown later this year, Palicte and Rodriguez are raring to grab the title soon to be vacated by Bazooka. Vincent Palicte, born in the boxing-rich Bago City in Negros Occidental, was at one time an amateur national boxing champion and was at one point in time one win away to qualify for the Olympic Games. As a professional fighter, he won the vacant WBC International title on September 12, 2009 at the San Andres Sports Complex outpointing Carlo Magale. He lost that title in his first defense three months later, in a fight held at the backyard of his challenger, Carmelo Ballone of Belgium. Palicte, who is 26 years old, is nicknamed ?Popeye.? He had two fights this year beating Ryan Soliveres by 4th round knockout in a scheduled ten round bout on March 11 at Mandaluyong City and scoring another big KO win over Ricky Oyan last May 11 at the northernmost place in the Philippines called Aparri. Rodriguez, 24, has won all of his first seven fights, five of which were big knockouts in either the first or the second round. In his most recent fight, Rodriguez blasted away John Paul Apolinario in the very first round on his way to another KO victory in the opening round. That fight was held in Bukidnon only last April 28 this year. At stake for this fight is not only the WBO Asia Pacific title but a sure place at the WBO world rankings. Hence, both fighters are expected to give it their all for the shining incentives. The supporting bouts in this fight card are stacked with young prospects trying to carve their own name in the Philippine boxing scene. Of the 14 fights scheduled, no less than 8 undefeated fighters will risk their pristine records. Reigning Philippine 140-lb. champ Adones Cabalquinto (12-0-0, 8 KOs) will fight Jaypee Ignacio. Jerwin Ancajas (13-1-1, 5 KOs) will exchange leathers with John Mark Bautista (10-6-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round super flyweight match. Undefeated Aston Palicte (9-0-0, 7 KOs), Vincent?s younger brother will be tested by Mark Joseph Costa (4-5-2, 1 KO), the latter being the last opponent of the late Karlo Maquinto. A special attraction will be the fight between one the Philippines? best young prospects in Joebert Alvarez (10-0-0, 4 KOs) against the hardened veteran in Nelson Llanos. Alvarez is best remembered as the Best Fighter in the boxing reality show ?Buhay Boksingero? offered by giant TV network GMA-7. The fight card is a presentation of Joven Sports Promotions owned by Joven Jimenez. Jimenez is manager and trainer at the 'Top Contender Boxing Gym' based in Muntinlupa City. He also manages WBO rated No. 2 and IBF rated No. 3 Froilan ?The Sniper? Saludar, a talented pinoy boxer undefeated in 16 fights with 11 big wins by way knockout. This boxing event will be covered by GMA TV Network for its top-rated sports show ?ALL SPORTS? telecast Sundays at 9:30 a.m. over GMA News TV 11. FREE GENERAL ENTRANCE: This 14-fight show, which exposes so many talented boxers from all over the Philippines, will be offered free to the public. For a close ringside look a the action, contact please contact the promotion company Joven Sports Promotion jovensportsp@yahoo.com as ringside seats are available at a minimal fee. Boxing fans are welcome to an exciting evening of good boxing at Mandaluyong Sports Complex on Saturday August 11.  |
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