45 join PBC Commission in Dubai

By LITO DELOS REYES

DAVAO CITY – Forty-five men and women participated in the first Professional Boxing Commission Seminar held last Sept. 4 at the Al Khoory Executive Hotel in No. 4 Al Wasl, Dubai.

The Seminar was Hosted by Daryl Ken Gamale, PBC Dubai Vice President and was opened by PBC Dubai Commissioner Almar Kelly Odiong followed by a welcome message given by the Philippine Consulate General of Dubai and Northern Emirates, Consul-General Paul Raymond Cortes.

Lectures were conducted on a virtual seminar via Zoom by Leon Panoncillo, WBO Vice President from Thailand, Atty. Danrex Tapdasan, WBO International Judge and Referee from Manila, Edward Ligas, International Judge and Dr. Rene Bonsubre Jr. PBC International Executive member Physcian, Ring Doctor Director from Cebu.

Panoncillo talked about PBC Rules and Regulations, and Ring Supervisor while Tapdasan handled the Referee. Ligas discussed the Judges while Bonsubre talks about the Medical Doctor.

Inspirational Message was given by Zac Taumafi, Ringside gym owner and Promoter. While the Seminar was closed by Promoter-Manager-matchmaker Brico Santig of Highland Boxing Promotions.

“We aim to share educational resources worldwide and you gain broad support from this boxing sports.” said Odiong.

“To be a judge, you must see to it that there is a fair decision, fair and square decision. No hesitation and no bias. Do it by yourself,” said Santig.

“At the end of the Day, it doesn’t matter if you win or lose as they say. What matters is how the sport is officiated in order to retain the respect that it gets.” By Cortes.

“We aim to provide our officials sufficient knowledge in and out of the ring for them to be able to emphasize a fair and unbiased judging / decision making” said Gamale.

The other officers of PBC Dubai are Daryl Ken Gamale as Vice-President, Marcelo Ayala as Executive Director and Sheila Ayala as Treasurer.

The members of the Board are Decelee Amor Asuncion, Jayson Parane, Roman Boiko, Dexter Te, Boujema Biba, Noe Ilalto, Ellery Ariate and Ranniel de Luna. While all photos and Videos were captured by the PBC Dubai media team Paul John Murillo and Mark Murillo.

They will have the first boxing event on Sept. 12 at the La Perle in Al Habtoor.

It is dubbed as “Countdown to Middle East Crown” and presented by DJMC Events. Promoter Mr. Dunstan Rozairo and Matchmaker Roshan Nathaniel

It will feature boxers from the USA, Russia, Georgia, India, Pakistan, Argentina, Colombia, Thailand, Brazil and the Philippines. It will be broadcasted live on the Sports Television Networks (main card) and Radio (undercard) across the US and UAE for worldwide streaming.

photo: The officers and members of the PBC Dubai led by Commissioner Almar Kelly Odiong (5th from left, 1st row)