User blog:Judmaste/Philippine Boxing

PHILIPPINE BOXING

The Philippines is known for producing great professional boxers.

Gabriel Elorde, Luisito Espinosa, Gerry Penalosa, Dodie Penalosa Sr. and some others.

However right now it seems that Philippine boxing is in danger of struggling. Manny Pacquaio is still at his best. Despite losing to Walters, Nonito Donaire jr. is still on top shape as well. Donnie Nietes is still the reigning WBO LIGHT FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION. But once they are gone are there others who will be able to replace them and follow their footsteps?

Years ago I thought Rey Bautista will be great when he got the chance to win the WBC BANTUMWEIGHT BELT by fighting Daniel Ponce De Leon but was eventually knocked out in the very first round and ever since that he never got a great stint in his career.

Brian Viloria and Milan Melindo were both champions before in the Light Flyweight division but are both dethroned by Juan Estrada.

Bernabe Concepcion could've become a champion when he fought Miguel Garcia and Juan Manuel Lopez but ended up being knocked out by both of them.

Only the Penalosa brothers (Dave and Dodie Boy jr.), Genesis Servana and the Pagara brothers(Jason and Albert) can possibly become great boxers.

Marvin Sonsona is also another future. He has a great footwork and good height. Although he had lost once he is just beginning to become great.

Freud Gagua on the other hand had decided to stop boxing and continue his basketball career.

Gaudy Collado is knocked out by Vic Darchinyan but will seek action against former champions Toshiaki Nishioka.

Alec Lalas lost to Orlando Salido by knockout as well as Jordan Bacani who lost to Jorge Arce.

But still I believe the Philippines is a factory of great boxers.

So right now Philippine boxing is still great.