DESPITE the lack of venues and the rush to make the pros, amateur boxing in Cebu continues to strive for survival.
On Sunday, Max Griffiths Promotion/Phil-Aust Boxing Gym will give aspiring pugilists a chance to hone their skills in the “Amateur Boxing Challenge” in cooperation with Asia Brewery Inc. in Opao, Mandaue City.
Eleven amateur boxing bouts are scheduled with host boxers from G&E Boxing Club testing their skills against visiting fighters mainly from Toledo City.
First to take the ring is Lloyd Semblante of G&E versus Toledo City’s Joey Lee in the 26-kilogram division. Jason Tu?acao will follow against Carlito Yba?ez (28kg), Jack Michael Inihao vs. Richard Alipuyo (30kg), Leonard Manatad vs. Frederick Canillo (40kg), Aljeard Tu?acao vs. Jomi Aborico (57kg) and Dante Quijano vs. Ariel Adan (54kg).
Other matches are between Junrey Semblante of G&E Boxing Club against Charlie Redulla of Butuan City (30kg), Walter Semblante also of G&E vs. Ruben Liyawan of Zamboanga City (30kg), Edmar Tu?acao of Southwestern University vs. Allan Biraw of Toledo City (40kg), Edcel Tu?acao of G&E vs. Rodney Marababo of Paknaan Mandaue City (48kg) and Gerrome Bontog of G&E BC vs. Don Don Gesta of Paknaan-Mandaue City.
