The only Filipino to beat Manny Pacquiao is excited to make a ring comeback at the age of 38 after a 13-year layoff.
Last week, the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) agreed to issue Rustico Torrecampo a professional boxing license on condition he fulfils the requirements set by the government agency.
GAB boxing chief Dr. Nasser Cruz said yesterday Torrecampo must be cleared by the medical section before securing his license. A training certification will also be submitted to make sure Torrecampo is fit to return to action.
?Usually, a fighter who is over 30 will be required to undergo a CT-Scan but that all depends on Dr. Raden Viernes who is in charge of our medical section,? said Dr. Cruz. ?My recommendation is if he clears the requirements, Torrecampo should first fight below 10 rounds. Then, we?ll closely monitor his progress.?
Torrecampo?s manager Lito Navarro said the fighter is looking forward to staging a comeback before the year ends.
?Right now, he?s doing light training,? said Navarro. ?No roadwork lately because of the rains. He weighs anywhere between 122 to 125 so I expect him to fight as a junior featherweight. He brought down his weight to 118 but I don?t think that?s his natural weight. Now, at 122 to 125, he looks more s
