Dave Apolinario (left) and Angel Ayala (proper) interact in a fierce stare down throughout their world title bout press convention in Mexico Metropolis. | Photograph from Zanfer Promotions
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Whereas athletes on the Paris Olympics are proudly flying the Philippine flag, 1000’s of miles away in Mexico, Filipino boxer Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario can be gunning for glory as he contends for a boxing world title.
On Saturday, August 10 (Manila time), Apolinario will problem for the vacant Worldwide Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight title towards native favourite Angel Ayala in Mexico Metropolis.
Apolinario and his group—comprising promoter and supervisor JC Manangquil and coach Ronerex Dalut—arrived in Mexico earlier this week after an extended flight from Manila.
In a current interview on Zanfer Promotions’ Fb web page, Apolinario urged Filipino boxing followers to rally behind him for probably the most vital struggle of his burgeoning profession.
“I hope everybody will take pleasure in this struggle,” Apolinario mentioned.
“I’ve been coaching intensely for this second. This struggle is a big step up from my earlier bouts. I’ve labored arduous to refine my expertise, improve my energy, and elevate my boxing IQ. The distinction is obvious now.”
Apolinario anticipates an exciting contest towards Ayala.
Each fighters are undefeated—Apolinario boasts a document of 20 wins with 14 knockouts, whereas Ayala has 17 victories, together with seven knockouts.
“This will probably be an thrilling struggle,” Apolinario famous. “Angel Ayala is a formidable opponent. We’re each undefeated, so followers can anticipate an excellent present.”
Beforehand, Apolinario held the Worldwide Boxing Group (IBO) world flyweight title, defeating Gideon Buthelezi in South Africa in 2022.
Often known as a resilient street warrior from Sanman Boxing Gymnasium, Apolinario has additionally made his mark in Japan with two spectacular victories.
He goals to develop into the third Filipino boxing world champion this yr, following Pedro Taduran’s current IBF world minimumweight title win over Ginjiro Shigeoka and Melvin Jerusalem, the reigning WBC world minimumweight champion.
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