Cold mountain air met intense heat at the official scales as Team Pinoy Boxing Prodigy, alongside promoter Darwin Miller Depay and matchmaker Sharma Devaiah Buteng, presented the official weigh-ins for Saturday night’s card at the CCDC Gym in Barangay Poblacion.
At stake is the WBA Asia Super Flyweight Title.
Sanctioned by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), the stage is officially set for a high-octane 10-round international clash as emerging 9-0, 9 KOs General Santos knockout artist Lemuel Kenneth De Barbo and battle-tested Japanese veteran Mugicha Nakagawa both successfully made weight.
The heavily tattooed De Barbo, looking laser-focused, stepped onto the scale condition-ready for the biggest test of his career against the tough Nakagawa (32-11-4, 20 KOs).
The visiting Samurai is a seasoned campaigner who cleared the limit effortlessly to set up a classic prospect-versus-veteran main event.
MAIN EVENT: DE BARBO vs NAKAGAWA | The Philippines 🆚 Japan
The main event presents a clash of styles: De Barbo's heavy hands against Nakagawa's experience across 47 professional outings.
With local fight fans expected to pack out the venue, De Barbo aims to make a statement on home soil.
"El Maestro" Silvester Abainza and ABPRO President Gil Co are officials for the show. 👍
👉 CO-MAIN EVENT: BASIL VS BULACAN
In the co-main Event: Basil vs Bulacan Greenlit for Thrilling War!
Yes indeed, in the chief supporting bout of the night, Carl Jeffrey Basil (7-4-2) and rival Ronald Bulacan (2-3-0) both weighed in smoothly, making their 6-round duel official.
Basil, looking to improve his Filipino ranking, shared a tense faceoff with Bulacan
Both men promised a fast-paced battle before the main event takes center stage.
👉 FIVE MORE THRILLING FIGHTS:
Five more exciting battle will complete the evening of pro boxing in La Trinidad.
° Serr Delos Santos vs. CJ Quinajon (4 Rounds): Unbeaten prospect Serr Delos Santos (1-0-0) meets Super Bantamweight campaigner CJ Quinajon (1-1-2) in an intriguing 4-round bout.
° Frenzle Golocan vs. Orlandino Sinaloba (Lightweight Division): Local prospect Frenzle Golocan (1-0-0) takes on battle-tested veteran Orlandino Sinaloba (2-6-0) in a Lightweight collision.
° Arthur Soriano vs. Chris Gabriel Daguio (Featherweight Division): An action-packed match between hungry domestic contenders Arthur Soriano and Chris Gabriel Daguio, both making weight without issue.
° Jezrel Balantan vs. Jio Garduque (Bantamweight Division): Regional prospect Jezrel Balantan meets Jio Garduque (0-1-0) in a scheduled Bantamweight undercard showdown.
° Vincent Jorda vs. Eranio Pisador (Light Flyweight Division): Rounding out the night of action, Vincent Jorda takes on Light Flyweight campaigner Eranio Pisador (0-2-0) in a competitive local battle.
The first pro fight starts at 5pm!! 🔥
May the best men win, Laban Pinoy!!!
The author is Carlos Costa, a veteran boxing reporter in Cebu 🇵🇭 carlos@philboxing.com
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