Golez now teaching young kids in boxing

By Lito delos Reyes

DAVAO CITY – Former World Boxing Council Asian Boxing Council minimumweight champion Roilo “The Phoenix/The Filipino Mexican” Golez is now teaching young kids how to box in Maco, Davao de Oro (formerly Compostela Valley).

Golez, who hails from Maco went home last August 2019 after he got sick of pneumonia.

“Na-confine ko for three weeks at muntik ba akong mamatay, pero sa awa ng Diyos naka recover din,” (I was confined for three weeks and I almost died, but by the grace of God I also recovered)said Golez.

The 33-year old Golez was confined and was in oxygen for three weeks.

Golez decided to quit boxing and started teaching boxing to young kids in August 2020.

“Gusto nako e share akong nahibaloan sa boxing ug para naa pud mosunod nga boxer na taga Davao sa amoa ug makilala pud among lugar sa mundo ng boxing,” (I want to share what I know about boxing and for the next boxer from Davao in our country and get to know our place in the world of boxing) said Golez.

In his last fight, Golez won against Jun Eraham of Sarangani last Oct. 27, 2018, in Tolentino Sports and Activity Center in Tagaytay City.

He won his biggest fight against Jadsada Polyiam of Thailand by a TKO in the 10th round for the World Boxing Council Asian Boxing Council minimumweight title in Baan Klang Krathumbaen School in Krathum Baen, Thailand.

He got a total of nine International title fights but he only earned one win and one technical draw.

Golez started with three pairs of gloves that were given to him by his friends.

Serg Jayson Academy Boxing and Fitness Gym also gave four pairs of old gloves that were used from the gym.

Golez also got four pairs of gloves and punch mitts from Manila. And lately, he received brand new punch mitts and Milo Energy Drink snacks from Singwangcha Foundation.

Golez also had two punching bags and had some money as prizes for the kids.

“Buntag naga tudlo kog fitness sa tagum MWF, sa kapalong TTS, para naa koy pangkaon, pang maintenance sa akong motor, ug pangprimyo taga sabado sa sparring sa mga bata para maganahan sila sa training, naga primyo ko sa mga best fight ug best boxer.

50 bawat isa. Minsan 10 boxers nahatagan nakog award, kay mga kugihan man ug maayo napud.

Golez started with 52 kids teaching them from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m.

“Pero karon 20 nalang sila nag survive, pero magagaling nah, at mga determinado talaga,” (But now only 20 of them survived, but they are good, and they are really determined), he said.

“Start kog training, 1 p.m. mahuman 4 o 5 p.m.” (I start training, 1 p.m. after 4 or 5 p.m.) said Golez.

Golez only teaches at Barangay Mapaang basketball court because they don’t have a proper gym.

Golez trains also at Serg Jayson Academy boxing and fitness gym near Saint Mary Collage and NCC Mall Tagum. He also coaches at Misaki Fitness Gym in Kapalong.

“After sparring of muddy boxers. Let’s continue kids, endure and be diligent in training” he said.

“The Lord Jesus is first and foremost,” said Golez.

Golez would also like thank the Brgy. Mapaang Capt. Rogelio Cocosa, Maco Vice Mayor Arthur Carlos Voltair Rimando, Serg Jayson, Singwangcha Foundation and the friends and clients from Kapalong and Tagum.

Life Story of Roilo”The Boxer” Golez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61Ezqw6GUpc&feature=share