Berland Robles (second from left) and Chenghao Luo (second from proper) pose for a photograph throughout the weigh-in for his or her WBA regional title combat. | By Glendale Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Secure’s unbeaten warriors, Berlan Robles and Ian Abne, vow to defend their residence turf towards Chinese language opponents in “Engkwentro 14” boxing spectacle of ARQ Sports activities.
The double-World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) championship fights happen tomorrow, Saturday, December 14, on the Bulacao Sports activities Complicated in Talisay Metropolis.
Each Robles and Abne made weight on Friday, showcasing their self-discipline and readiness for his or her respective WBA South title bouts.
Headlining Engkwentro 14, Robles steps into the ring for the WBA South flyweight championship. He tipped the scales at 110.8 kilos, properly inside the division restrict.
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Nonetheless, his opponent, Chenghao Luo, got here in vastly obese at 118.2 kilos, instantly disqualifying him from claiming the title whatever the combat’s final result.
Robles, a proud Talisay Metropolis native, is keen to silence Luo, who boldly claimed he would rating a knockout inside eight rounds.
“Makita rani ibabaw sa ring. Ako gyud buhaton tanan nga madaog ni nako nga regional title kay kapila na ni na delayed ang combat tungod kay wala ka pirma ug kontrata akong kontra,” declared Robles.
With an unblemished report of 10-0-1 (4 KOs), Robles sees this combat as a pivotal second in his profession. Luo, who holds a good 7-1-1 (4 KOs), faces an uphill battle after taking the combat on simply two weeks’ discover. Worse, he and fellow Chinese language Jin Ping Yang arrived in Cebu at 3 AM on Friday.
Nonetheless, Luo expressed confidence regardless of the quick preparation for Engkwentro 14.
“He noticed his opponent’s combat movies earlier than. He stated that his opponent is nice and has energy. So, he’ll use his abilities to win,” stated Luo’s coach, Ye Tian, by way of a translator.
Ian Abne (left) and Jin Ping Yang (proper) engaged in a fierce staredown, whereas ARQ Sports activities conditioning coach Roger Potot holds the WBA south minimumweight belt. | By Glendale Rosal
Within the co-main occasion, Ian Abne (11-0-1, 4 KOs) battles Jin Ping Yang (5-4-1, 1 KO) for the WBA South minimumweight title.
Private combat for unbeaten Abne
Like Luo, Yang confronted weight challenges, initially tipping the scales at 106.4 kilos for the 105-pound bout. Nonetheless, Yang managed to shed the surplus weight, preserving his title hopes alive.
For Abne, this combat is private. Together with his household touring from Mindanao to assist him at ringside, the unbeaten boxer vowed to ship an unforgettable efficiency in Engkwentro 14.
“Naa gyud matumba ani kay gipangandaman gyud ni nako ug maayo,” Abne promised.
Abne credited his six months of rigorous coaching, which included sparring and conditioning, as the muse of his confidence. He even welcomed Yang’s aggressive fashion, calling it an ideal match for his technique.
“Ako gyud ipakita niya nga kaya nako siya i-knockout, nga dili lalim iyaha ko i-knockout sa six rounds lang,” he added.
Yang stated he likes Abne’s southpaw fashion which mimics his personal. He stated by way of Tian that he’ll cease Abne inside six rounds.
Undercard bouts
However, the Engkwentro 14 undercard options different ARQ Boxing Secure fighters wanting to seize their probability to shine.
Welterweight Rodel Wenceslao takes on Ryan Sermona in an eight-round conflict, whereas April Jay Abne, Ian’s older brother, faces Anferne Palarca in one other eight-rounder. Angelus Pilapil squares off with Mohaleden Kalibo in a six-round bout.
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