THE victorious Philippine Team coming from their overwhelming conquest over defending champion Mexico in the World Cup of Boxing in Sacramento, California in the US will arrive today.
Last Sunday, the Filipinos unseated Mexicans in the two-nation fight, 5-1, held at the Arco Arena.
Today, they are scheduled to arrive in Cebu at 9 a.m. and will hold a press conference at Marriott Hotel to account for their conquest in the US.
Aside from recounting their respective wins, the forum today will be centered mainly on Boholano Rey ?Boom-Boom? Bautista who failed to cap the victory of Team Philippines after a first-round TKO loss to Daniel Ponce De Leon.
Bautista?s handlers are going to answer what is in store for the 21-year-old fighter, who was so frustrated by the outcome of his fight.
Aside from the future of Bautista, the controversy regarding the reported action of Bohol Gov. Erico Aumentado to cancel his proposed opening of the road to be named Boom-Boom Bautista in Candijay will also be tackled in today?s forum.
Meanwhile, cash will also rain on the winning fighters.
Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes has promised to give Gorres a P100,000 incentive for winning the IBF Intercontinental super-flyweight title over former WBC junior flyweight kingpin Eric Ortiz.
Gorres, a resident of Ibabao-Estancia, has already been rewarded by the past administration of Mandaue City in his past international glories, but this time his reward is four-fold.
A hero?s welcome will start Mandaue City?s appreciation on Gorres?s bravery.
In Cebu City, Councilor Sylvan ?Jack? Jakosalem is also pushing for cash incentives for Barangay Ermita fighter AJ ?Bazooka? Banal and to the new WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa.
A commendation from the city council is also prepared by Jakosalem for the success of the two Cebuano fighters.
