Siquijor hosts PBF fight

ADONIS “TI Yamagata” Aguello and Jake Verano will dispute the Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) featherweight title in Siquijor on Sept. 15.

Aguello (14W-6L-1D, 8 KOs) fights out of the TI Cebu Stable. Last February, he beat Edgar Gabejan by unanimous decision in a non-title fight held in Dalaguete, Cebu but did not have much luck abroad, losing his three foreign fights.

Verano (20W-15L-3D, 10 KOs) hails from Bukidnon. He fought in Cebu last January where he lost to James Bacon of the ALA Gym by unanimous decision in a non-title bout at the IT Park in Lahug.

The main supporting bout features Bobby Sentillas, who will face Robert Awetin of Bohol in an eight-round bantamweight contest. Sentillas was chosen as the Best Boxer of the recent “Buhay Boksingero” reality fight series.

Also penned to see action are Honey Boy Vidad of Siquijor vs. Aljun Salogaol (6 rounds featherweight), Renoel Pael  vs. Jesse Dignos  (4 rounds flyweight), Bryan Samson of Siquijor vs. Romy Augis (4 rounds bantamweight) and Alvin Aresgado of Siquijor vs. Rico Pael (4 rounds bantamweight).

This event is part of the celebration for the “Araw ng Siquijor” and promoted by Rex ‘Wakee’ Salud Promotions and sponsored by Princesa Bulakna Resort of Maria, Siquijor and the local government led by Gov. Orlando “Shane” Fua Jr. /Correspondent Rewne Bonsubre Jr.