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PACQUIAO TO HOST PLDT-ABAP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
DIGOS, Davao del Sur ? The PLDT-ABAP National Championships will be held at the Digos City Gymnasium July1-7 under the sponsorship of 8-title world champion and Saranggani Rep. Manny Pacquiao in partnership with the provincial government of Davao del Sur headed by Governor Claude Bautista.
Pacquiao said he wanted to relive his memories as an amateur when he first fought under the Digos team.
"Dito ako nagsimula bilang amateur boxer. At dahil amateur boxing naman ang tournament, naisip ko na gawin sa Digos. Marami akong magandang alaala dyan", said the current WBO welterweight champion, who is also a member of the ABAP Board of Directors representing Region 12 (SOCSARGEN).
ABAP Executive Director Ed Picson held a meeting with Gov. Bautista Monday at the Davao del Sur Capitol Building where the chief local executive introduced him to his point persons for the tournament: Board Member Ricardo Molina Jr., Provincial Legal Officer Renato Bartolo, PIO Ma. Ana Sumatra and events coordinator Oscar Casaysay.
Pacquiao was represented by his former trainer and now team manager of the Pacman Boxing Team Luisito "Bebe" Tinagsa who will also act as competition manager for the tournament.
Gov. Bautista said "we are honored by this gesture of Cong. Pacquiao, who is also a close personal friend. Our province is celebrating its 47th Founding Anniversary and this national championships will enhance our celebrations. Davao del Sur will be ready to warmly welcome all the participants, officials and spectators".
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