Mangubat to make a big comeback

By Lito delos Reyes

DAVAO CITY – Featherweight Tomjune “War Dog” Mangubat (11W-2L-1D, 9KO) of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon will make a big comeback on Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at the IPI Complex in Mandaue City.

He will face orthodox Reymond Empic (7W-5L-0D, 3KO) of Cebu.

The 23-year old Mangubat won by a unanimous decision over Joffrey Garcia of Albay last July 6, 2019, in Liloan.

He earlier suffered a technical knockout in the 8th round against Arnel Baconaje of Iloilo last April 5 for the vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council Silver featherweight title in Mandaue.

Mangubat also bowed to Jong Seon Kang of South Korea by a split decision last Nov. 3 for the vacant WBO Oriental Youth featherweight title in District 7 Arena, Ho Chi Minh City.

Empic, on the other hand, won by a TKO in the 3rd round against Romnick Magos of Negros Oriental last May 27, 2019, in Candijay,

The 27-year old Empic recently lost by a TKO to Rolando Servania of Bacolod by a 5th round last Feb. 29 at the Lagao Gym in Gen. Santos City.

This promotion is brought by the Omega Sports Promotion in coordination with Omega Boxing Gym and Omega Pro.

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