Philippine Boxing isn't all about the one and only Manny "Pacman Pacquiao (52-3-2 38 KOs) and Nonito "the Filipino Flash" Donaire (26-1-0 18KOS). There are other pinoy pugs wanting to share the spotlight as well. Some are up and comers, while some are former world title challengers.
Let me list my top pinoy boxers of today in random order (excluding Pacquiao and Donaire):
1.Bernabe Concepcion (28-4-1 15KOs) - Lost to Juan Manuel Lopez via 2nd round TKO (who btw was crushed by Orlando Salido), but not before flooring him in the 1st round. He also lost to Steven Luevano via DQ (nice acting by Luevano).
Anyways, this guy is still a hot commodity. He's got power and speed but lacks defense and boxing IQ. BTW, he's got a fight the night before Pac vs Mosley.
2. Milan Melindo (24-0-0 8KOs) - is the hottest ALA Gym prospect in the Philippines. Don't let his KO ratio deceive you, this guy has become pretty strong since acquiring the services of strength and conditioning coach Pio Solon. He is known for his great boxing fundamentals and quick and very, very, very, accurate punches. He's got no problem with going the distance as well. His list of victims include former IBF Jr Flyweight and Viloria tormentor Carlos Tamarra, former world champion Muhammad Rachman and Mexican Guadalupe Martinez. This guy is going to be a future world champion.
3. Lorenzo Villanueva (20-0-0 19KOs) - trained and managed by North Cotabato Governor Manny Pinol. Don't be deceived by his record. He's all power. No boxing fundamentals at all. His punches come from all angles without any regard for his defense. He is set to train with Edwin Valero's trainer...who said that this prospect from the Philippines fought like Valero when he first handled him....
4. Alex John Banal (24-1-1 19KOS) - another ALA Gym prospect and former WBA interim flyweight challenger. After losing to Panamanian Rafael Concepcion, he has racked up seven consecutive wins against worthy opponents (you might call some of them bums, but do check their records) like former world champion Luis Alberto Perez, Big Yoo (epic fight) and Francis Miyeyusho.
more to come...
Let me list my top pinoy boxers of today in random order (excluding Pacquiao and Donaire):
1.Bernabe Concepcion (28-4-1 15KOs) - Lost to Juan Manuel Lopez via 2nd round TKO (who btw was crushed by Orlando Salido), but not before flooring him in the 1st round. He also lost to Steven Luevano via DQ (nice acting by Luevano).
Anyways, this guy is still a hot commodity. He's got power and speed but lacks defense and boxing IQ. BTW, he's got a fight the night before Pac vs Mosley.
2. Milan Melindo (24-0-0 8KOs) - is the hottest ALA Gym prospect in the Philippines. Don't let his KO ratio deceive you, this guy has become pretty strong since acquiring the services of strength and conditioning coach Pio Solon. He is known for his great boxing fundamentals and quick and very, very, very, accurate punches. He's got no problem with going the distance as well. His list of victims include former IBF Jr Flyweight and Viloria tormentor Carlos Tamarra, former world champion Muhammad Rachman and Mexican Guadalupe Martinez. This guy is going to be a future world champion.
3. Lorenzo Villanueva (20-0-0 19KOs) - trained and managed by North Cotabato Governor Manny Pinol. Don't be deceived by his record. He's all power. No boxing fundamentals at all. His punches come from all angles without any regard for his defense. He is set to train with Edwin Valero's trainer...who said that this prospect from the Philippines fought like Valero when he first handled him....
4. Alex John Banal (24-1-1 19KOS) - another ALA Gym prospect and former WBA interim flyweight challenger. After losing to Panamanian Rafael Concepcion, he has racked up seven consecutive wins against worthy opponents (you might call some of them bums, but do check their records) like former world champion Luis Alberto Perez, Big Yoo (epic fight) and Francis Miyeyusho.
more to come...
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