Complete ‘Idol’ cast revealed

THE complete line-up of boxers to be featured in the first staging of ‘Idol’ boxing series of the ALA Promotions this Saturday at the Escalante City Coliseum in Escalante City, Negros Occidental was finally revealed.

Dubbed as “Philippines vs Indonesia,” the series’ maiden offering will not only feature two of the best young prospects of the ALA Boxing Gym namely Mark Vincent Bernaldez and Melvin Gumban who will face tough Indonesian foes, but will also showcase six more equally exciting bouts for Escalante’s rabid boxing fans.

One of the six bouts will feature Tagbilaran City’s Jessel Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo who will go up against Bacolod City’s John Rey Melligen in four rounds under the 126lbs division.

The undefeated Magsayo (2-0, 2KOs) recently shocked the local boxing scene when he scored a first-round technical knockout win over Jamjam Ungon in last August’s Pinoy Pride XXI at the posh Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila.

Meanwhile, Richard Barrios of Bais City will go up against Ryan Canillas of Toledo City, Cebu under the 105lbs division for six rounds. Kim Galon of Davao City will fight Rico Eugis of Mandaue City for the second 105lbs division bout also set for four rounds.

Meanwhile, Japanese Kazuma Ejiri of Osaka will see action in the 118lbs class against Mandaue City’s Jerome Baja for four rounds while Geo Santisima of Masbate City and Roniel Parcon of Bacolod will tangle in the 127lbs division in another four-rounder.

Opening the explosive card are Raul Yu of Butuan City who will face Diomedes Semella of Mandaue City (115lbs) for four rounds.

Gumban and Bernaldez on the other hand, will battle Indonesians John Bajawa and Marangin Marbun, respectively.

Gumban will try to impress his hometown fans as he stakes his unbeaten mark of 14 wins with six knockouts against Bajawa from Surabaya, Indonesia who sports an 11-4, 6KOs record.

Bernaldez for his part will meet the battle scarred Marbun from Jakarta, Indonesia for eight rounds. Bernaldez totes an unbeaten fight record of 11 wins with six knockouts and no loss against Marbun’s 21-10-1, 9KOs record.