Silvano and Pronco duel for PBF belt today in Dalaguete

PHILIPPINE Boxing Federation (PBF) light flyweight champion Vergilio “Maton” Silvano of the Omega Boxing Gym of Mabolo is all set for his first title defense against Lester Jun Pronco of Davao this Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Dalaguete Sports Complex in Dalaguete, Cebu.

Both Silvano and Pronco weighed in at 107 lbs during the official weigh-in held at the GAB-Cebu office yesterday.

Silvano won his title last July with a fourth round TKO victory over Charlie Cabilla at the J Centre Mall in Mandaue City.

The supporting main event will feature another potentially slam-bang affair between flyweights Jason Canoy of the Omega gym and the experienced Jetli Purisima of Gen. Santos City.

Canoy beat Ryan Bongcawil by TKO in nine rounds at the J Centre Mall last July. Purisima has lost to quality boxers like Merlito Sabillo, Rommel Asenjo and Wanheng Menayothin of Thailand.

Canoy tipped the scales at 111 lbs while Purisima stepped on the scales at 110.5 lbs.

The weigh-in was supervised by Celso Miranda and Rolando Mendoza of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) of Cebu.

Also set to see action are Jhaleel Payao vs. Mating Kilakil (8 rounds), Jack “Golden Boy” Tepora vs. Rommel Banquirigo (6 rounds), Charly Pucdol vs. Ryan Quimbo (6 rounds), Jordan Catubay vs. Juvil Gayhun (6 rounds), Jay Molijon vs. Abel Gayhun (4 rounds) and Kenan Villaflor vs. Mark Jhun Tubo (4 rounds).

The boxing card billed as “Bakbakan sa Dalaguete” will start at 7 p.m. sharp.