ALA Promotion will bring in three tough Mexican fighters to do battle with Filipino boxers in the Pinoy Pride 8: “Philippines vs. Mexico” on Sept. 10 at the Grand Pacific Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.
Leading the list of Mexicans will be Fancisco “Chiquita” Rosas, who will face the undefeated Milan “ El Metodico” Melindo of the ALA Boxing Gym for the WBO Intercontinental Flyweight Championship.
Popularly known as the “uncrowned champion” for having beaten two former world champions in Muhammad Rachman and Carlos Tamara, the rapid-punching Melindo will lead the Philippine Team in this historic battle.
The diminutive and bull-strong Rosas has the experience in the ring having faced five world champions and won over former WBA World champion Juan Jose Landaeta.
The gritty Mexican is a prominent name in the international boxing circle and formerly held the WBC Fecarbox Championship and the Mundo Hispanic title.
ALA Promotions President Michael Aldeguer said Rosas could be the toughest test for Melindo.
“He is tough and throws punches from all angles. It won’t be an easy fight but Milan has the edge,” said Aldeguer.
The other Mexican is Rosbel “Lobito” Montoya (12 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, 11KOs), who will fight Jason “El Nino” Pagara (27w-1l, 16 KOs).
Both protagonists are reigning regional champions with the power-punching Montoya currently holding the WBC Fecombox Light-Welterweight diadem. “El Nino” reigns as the WBO Asia-Pacific Youth Champion, of which title will be at stake in their fight.
The last of the Mexican side is battle-scarred veteran Gerson “El Nene” Guerrero (34-8, 26 KOs), who takes on the undefeated Genesis “Azukal” Servania (14-0, 5 KOs).
The comebacking Guerrero has undoubtedly the edge over the Cebu-based Ilonggo in experience and power while the latter will be relying on his youth and stamina.
Guerrero has fought the best in his division the likes of Ponce de Leon, Christian Mijares and Hugo Fidel Cazares and has held five regional championships.
Tickets for the fight card is available at the ALA Gym in Banilad Town Center, ALA Promotions Office, Pacific Mall–Mandaue, Gaisano Fiesta Mall-Tabunok, Unitop-Lapu Lapu City, Ayala Center Cebu, Gaisano Mactan and at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.