By LITO DELOS REYES
DAVAO CITY (July 15) — Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem of Bukidnon and Toto “Muscovado” Landero of Negros Occidental both tipped the scales at 104 lbs. today for their much-awaited vacant Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) minimumweight title fight set tomorrow at Tabunoc Sports Complex at Talisay City.
“Good luck na lang sa amin (Good luck to us)”, said Jerusalem (16W-2L-0D, 10KOs).
Landero (11W-5L-2D, 2KOs), on the other hand, said: “Masasabi ko lang ay magandang laban po ito bukas (I can only say that it will be a good fight tomorrow)”.
The main supporting bout is the battle for the vacant World Boxing Association Asia flyweight title between undefeated Davao Apolinario (14W-0L-0D, 9KOs) and Charlie Malupangue (9W-4L-3D, 6KOs).
Apolinario scaled at 110 lbs. while Malupangue tipped at 111 lbs.
The undercards:
KJ Cataraja –116 vs. Chris Alfante- 113.8
Jeo Santisima- 127.8 vs. Alan Alberca-125.8
Esneth Ray Domingo – 111.8 vs. Rolan Jay Biendima-112.8
Judy Flores -117.8 vs. Isagani Saludar-117.8
Criztian Laurente- 130.2 vs. Kim Lindog -130.2
Christian Araneta -109.8 vs. Richard Claveras- 109.8
Alex Santisima Jr.- 122.4 vs. Jay ar Arnates – 123.4
Jim Claude Manangquil of Sanman Promotions and ZIP Boxing are the promoters of the bubble boxing event.
PHOTO: Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem (extreme left) and Toto “Muscovado” Landero (extreme right)
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