More Results from Kumbati2: Vicelles Overcomes Onggocan to Win VISPROBA Belt; Remandiman Edges Rosia in Thriller in Cebu

By Carlos Costa

CEBU CITY, Philippines   —   In a non-stop war, unbeaten Mark “Thunder” Vicelles (10-0-1, 5 KO’s) of the Omega Boxing Gym scored a hard-fought round five technical decision win over tough Dapitan train Robert “El Rapido” Onggocan (14-5, 7 KO’s) to capture the vacant Visayas Professional Boxing Association (VISPROBA) Light Flyweight strap Friday, April 5, at Parkmall Mandaue in Cebu, an action combat that thrilled fans in attendance. 🥊   

Actions went back and forth throughout the exciting combat with the taller Mac Mac Vicelles outboxing the more aggressive coming-forward Onggocan, 23, of the Dino Olivette Boxing Gym in Biñan, Laguna, till a non-intentional clash of heads opened a bad half-inch cut on Vicelles’ right eyebrow during a fast and furious exchange by the end of round three.

The third man Nic Banal checked with the veteran Dr. Jose Unabia who gave the green light.   However, the uncontrolled cut deteriorated throughout subsequent chapters prompting Banal to halt actions at the 38 seconds mark in round five to go to the scorecards.

Judge Arnie Najera had the battle 48-47, Noel Flores 50-45 and Neil Papas 49-48, all in favor of the undefeated promising and still undefeated 23-year-old Mark Vicelles born in Sultan Kudarat who kneed down and cross himself after listening to the scores in his favor.   

His effort earned him his first title in pro boxing, and more challenges on the road ahead.

OMEGA’S TARZAN REMANDIMAN DESICIONS THE JAGUAR RENZ ROSIA IN A CLOSE RUMBLE @ THE PARKMALL

In another exciting well-matched war, the dangerous “Tarzan” Ponciano Remandiman (10-4-1, 5 KO’s) of Cebu’s Omega Gym narrowly outpointed former WBC Int’l titlist, fearsome predatory jaguar Renz “The Jaguar” Rosia (14-8-1, 7 KO’s) of nearby Cadiz, Negros Occidental, to win the vacant VISPROBA Super Fly belt. 💥💥

The taller Tarzan Remandiman made good use of his jab, fast combinations and superb conditioning to edge the battling “Jaguar” Rosia who never gave an inch, pressing the action with power blows, landing to the head and body of Tarzan with solid claws. especially with his preferred weapon, the straight left.

At the sound of the last bell, close scores for the close battle were read: Judge Neil Papas 77-75, Noel Flores 76-76 and Arnie Najera 77-75, a majority decision win for the 22-year-old “Tarzan” Ponciano Remandiman who claimed his first title in pro boxing, the VISPROBA strap.

Fans will have the chance to enjoy these clashes as fights were filmed by the crew of Sky Cable to be shown at a schedule to be advised.

All battles were supervised by GAB Chairman Baham Mitral with the assistance of GAB Cebu head Madame Arlene M. Olondriz, and GAB Cebu Boxing Chief Rolando “Lando” Mendoza.  

GAB physician was legendary Cebu ring doc Dr. Jose Unabia.   Timekeeper was the young Rowel Mendoza.  GAB Ring announcer was the popular Sandi “The Sandman” Grumo of Talisay.

In attendance during the exciting evening of boxing were promoter Dino Olivetti of Biñan, Laguna, young boxing promoter Cairo Sy of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, and Omega promoter Jerome Calatrava.

Professional Ring Officials of Central VIsayas (PBO-CV) on duty were Arnel Pasion, Edgar Olalo, Noel Flores, WBC Asia referee Romar Kristoffer Embodo, judge Neil Papas of San Fernando, and thirdman former flyweight ALA fighter (10-1 as a pro) Nicholas “Nic” Banal.

The entertaining card was organized by enthusiastic man of boxing Jerome Calatrava of Omega Boxing Gym in association with International Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IPI), Parkmall, Magic 92.3 FM Radio, Wild Wild West Recreational Park in Balamban, Ethyl Alcohol Casino, Omega Painkiller, Bioderm Soap, and Manggahan Restaurant in Apas, Cebu (near the Army Base).

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The author Carlos Costa is a Panama boxing reporter living in the Philippines.   Carlos can be reached by email carlos512@hotmail.com and whatsapp/viber:   09184538152.

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