| |
|
MEGRINO RUMBLES SAULONG TONIGHT AT THE HYATT IN MALATE, METRO MANILA
By Carlos Costa PhilBoxing.com Wed, 14 May 2014

MANILA, Philippines - In a tough non-title 10-rounder, world-rated WBC Flyweight #9 Rey Megrino (L) of Misamis Occidental is set to exchange blows against undefeated 25-year-old Ernesto Saulong (14-0-1, 5 KO's) tonight (May 14) here the Hyatt Hotel in Malate, Metro Manila; the winner assuring a place in the World Boxing Council world rankings.
Will the more experienced Rey Megrino, coming from international victories in Thailand and Japan, be able to easily handle the unbeaten Ernesto Saulong to keep ascending in the world ratings... or will the younger unbeaten Ernesto Saulong have the power and skills to dominate the world-ranked veteran?
In the exciting main event, "The Smooth Operator" Jerson Mancio (18-4-3, 9 KO's) hailing from "The Queen City of the South," Cebu City, Philippines, makes the 4th defense of his Games & Amusement Board (GAB) Jr. Flyweight (108 lbs) title against the 23-year-old "Bulldozer" Benezer Alolod (13-5-5, 3 KO's of Polomolok, Cotabato del Sur.
Also set to see action is the southpaw "Cobra" Roldan Aldea (7-1-1, 3 KO's) of Negros Occidental against tough 22-year-old Gilbert Donasales in a 10-rounder in the featherweight division.
Moreover, a fight between two young up-and-coming 118-pounders will delight fans in attendance: unbeaten Rolando Servania (6-0, 2 KO's) of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental in battle against fearless Marlon Arcilla of Virac, Catanduanes, both fighters thirsty to get the win.
Six more combats will thrill fans.
The exciting card tonight (May 14) at the Hyatt Hotel on Pedro Gil Street, Malate, Metro Manila, is a production of Thailand boxing patron Mr. Naris Singwancha of in association with Highland Boxing and Brunsmick Promotions. Matchmaker: Art Monis.
Photo courtesy of Highland Boxing.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Dagestan rivalry set to ignite Moscow: Khalidov and Yallyev clash on stacked IBA PRO 19 card , Wed, 03 Jun 2026Deep Waters rules inaugural WR Bughouse Championship By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 02 Jun 2026HE TURKI ALALSHIKH: 'AJ vs PRENGA IN JEDDAH REINFORCES SAUDI ARABIA'S POSITION AS DESTINATION FOR WORLD'S LEADING EVENTS' , Tue, 02 Jun 2026ANTHONY JOSHUA VS KRISTIAN PRENGA TO TAKE PLACE IN JEDDAH ON JULY 25 – LIVE ON DAZN – AS HEAVYWEIGHTS FACE-OFF IN LONDON , Tue, 02 Jun 2026Ryan ‘The Bruiser’ Rozicki Gets a kick out of British sports fans , Tue, 02 Jun 2026GUSTAVO TRUJILLO CONTINUES HEAVYWEIGHT ASCENT WITH DEVASTATING FIRST-ROUND TKO , Mon, 01 Jun 2026Boxing Insider Promotions Brings Regional Card to Tropicana Atlantic City on Saturday, June 13 , Mon, 01 Jun 2026Chess, in whatever form, is a great equalizer By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 01 Jun 2026UNBEATEN CRIZTIAN PITT LAURENTE RETURNS TO FACE JING AGUAN IN A LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT HEADLINING SANMAN 101 , Mon, 01 Jun 2026Lebosada, Sia rule DSA Open golf By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 01 Jun 2026Davao Chess Eagles in FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz in Hong Kong By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 01 Jun 2026Pido retains crown, Pulleda wins By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 01 Jun 2026Juarez defeats Valle by split decision to retain WBC belt in El Paso,Texas By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sun, 31 May 2026Jose Sulaiman's 95th birthday is being celebrated with events around the world By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sun, 31 May 2026Filipino referee Danrex Tapdasan is now one of the IBF board of directors , Sun, 31 May 2026Cavite Inter-Town Chess Tournament gets underway By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 31 May 2026Lieutenant Delfin Boholst: Soldier, Boxing Coach, Mentor By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Sat, 30 May 2026O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford: Bad Blood Equals Good Fight By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 30 May 2026WBC Issues Rules Clarification for Designating David Benavidez Mandatory Challenger to Noel Mikaelian External Inbox Andre Courtemanche -- Big Media Buzz , Sat, 30 May 2026FOSTER VS. FORD – WEIGHTS AND THE FINAL WORD AHEAD OF TOMORROW NIGHT’S ACTION , Sat, 30 May 2026AWE to Air Live the WBC World Title Rematch of Kevin Lerena v. Ryad Merhy this Saturday , Sat, 30 May 2026Juego Todo exists in two powerful dimensions By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 30 May 2026‘The Homecoming’ Postponed in Vancouver , Sat, 30 May 2026Pound-for-Pound Puerto Rican Champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo to Defend Unified WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine Minimumweight World Titles Against the Philippines’ Joey Canoy , Sat, 30 May 2026Canoy now trains at MP Davao for Collazo's fight By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 30 May 2026 |

|
|
|
|
|