Casimero to defend interim WBC World bantamweight title

DAVAO CITY — John Riel Casimero of Ormoc City will defend his interim World Boxing Organization World bantamweight title against challenger Cesar Ramirez of Mexico on Aug. 24 in Manila.The 30-year old Casimero (27W-4L, 14KO) alias “Quadro Alas” won by a knockout over Ricardo Espinoza Franco of Mexico in the 12th round last April 20 in California.He TKO’d Kenya Yamashita of Japan last Feb. 16 in Quezon City.Casimero TKO’d Charlie Edwards of United Kingdom in the 10th round in the International Boxing Federation flyweight title in London.The 31-yea old Ramirez (18W-3L, 11KO) alias “Perico” won on compatriot Eddy Valencia by a UD to win a vacant WBC FECOMBOX super bantamweight title on April 12.Ramirez TKO’d Santiago Estrada on Feb. 24 in Mexico.The promoter is Sen. Manny Pacquiao of MP Promotions. (Lito delos Reyes)