Pinoy Pride 23 Results: Filipinos Beat Latinos

Filipino boxers emerged victorious against Latin fighters in the "Pinoy Pride XXIII: Filipinos Kontra Latinos," held Saturday, November 30 at the Araneta Coliseum. Pinoys continued the winning streak this year started by Donaire and Pacquiao to bring honor to the country.

Presented by ALA Promotions and ABS-CBN Sports, the double world championship bout featured WBO light flyweight champion Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes and WBO minimumweight titlist Merlito 'Tiger' Sabillo.

Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes successfully defended his WBO World light-flyweight belt against Sammy 'Gutty' Gutierrez of Mexico. Nietes dropped Gutierrez twice in the first round before knocking the Mexican out in the 3rd round.

After 12 rounds of boxing, Merlito 'Tiger' Sabillo battled to a split draw against Nicaraguan Carlos 'Chocorroncito' Buitrago. Both remained undefeated while Sabillo retained his WBO Minimum weight title.

Milan 'El Metodico' Melindo won the WBO International flyweight title against Mexico’s Jose Alfredo 'Torito' Rodriguez via unanimous decision after the 12-round bout.

For the undercard fights, Jason 'El Niño' Pagara retained his WBO International Light-Welterweight title with a unanimous decision win over Vladimir Baez of Dominican Republic. Pagara came to hurt his opponent in the 4th round and scored a knockdown in the 9th round.

AJ 'Bazooka' Banal also won his non-title fight against Lucian Gonzalez of Puerto Rico via unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Jimrex 'The Executioner' Jaca lived up to his pet name by knocking out Wellem Reyk of Indonesia in the 1st round.

The Pinoy Pride 23: Filipinos Kontra Latinos will have a special telecast on Sunday (Dec 1), 10:15 AM, on ABS-CBN and 8 PM on Studio 23.

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Pinoy Pride XXIII: Filipinos Kontra Latinos Live on November 30 at Araneta Coliseum

Five Filipino fighters will come together and represent the country in full force to battle a pack of Latin fighters in the boxing arena this Saturday (Nov 30) in “Pinoy Pride XXIII: Filipinos Kontra Latinos,” 6 PM, at the Araneta Coliseum. Check out the results here.

After Manny Pacquiao’s victory last Sunday against American boxer Brandon Rios in Macau, Donnie “Ahas” Nietes, Merlito “Tiger” Sabillo, Milan “El Metodico” Melindo, AJ “Bazooka” Banal, and Jason “El Nino” Pagara will try to continue the winning streak and fight for their family, honor, and the country.

WBO World Light-Flyweight Champion  Nietes will not let go of his world championship title just yet and will dedicate his victory to his kids once he beats his opponent Sammy “Guty” Gutierrez of Mexico.

Same goes for WBO World Minimum Weight Champion Sebillo who also wants to defend his title and keep his undefeated record clean. He also offers his match against Carlos “Chocorroncito” Buitrago of Nicaragua to his late mother who passed away last year.

Melindo and Banal, on the other hand, are determined to bring back their weight divisions’ championship belts as they compete with Jose Alfredo “Torito” Rodriguez of Mexico and ucian Gonzalez of Puerto Rico respectively.

Meanwhile,  Jason “El Nino” Pagara is eyeing on his first world championship if he will be able to beat Vladimir Baez of Dominican Republic.

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Watch the special telecast of “Pinoy Pride XXIII: Filipinos Kontra Latinos” on Sunday (Dec 1), 10:15 AM, on ABS-CBN and 8 PM on Studio 23.

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Pinoy Pride XXI (21) Fight Results: AJ Banal, Merlito Sabillo and Arthur Villanueva Win Respective Bouts

Boxing fights Pinoy Pride XXI: When Worlds Collide happened on July 13, 2013 at the Solaire Resort and Casino, Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City. Pinoy Pride XXI features Pinoy boxers Merlito "Tiger" Sabillo, "King" Arthur Villanueva and AJ "Bazooka" Banal.

Filipinos emerged triumphant not only in the main and supporting events but also in the undercard bouts of Pinoy Pride 21. Leading the all-Pinoy victory is Merlito "Tiger" Sabillo who successfully defended his WBO Minimum weight Championship belt against Jorle "Cachama" Estrada of Colombia via 9th round KO, his first title defense in front of his countrymen.

"King" Arthur Villanueva also continued his clean record after beating Mexican Arturo "Fuerte" Badillo for the WBO Asia Pacific superflyweight belt. The undefeated OPBF Superflyweight Champion scored a technical knockout over the Mexican in the 4th round.

Meanwhile, AJ "Bazooka" Banal returned to the ring against Mexican Abraham "Cholo" Gomez in a 10-rounder at the 124-pound class. AJ Banal, who is on a comeback trail after losing to Pungluang Sor Singyu in Pinoy Pride XVII last October 2012, has redeemed himself via a TKO when his opponent quit after the 2nd round.

Below are the results of the undercard bouts of Pinoy Pride XXI:

• "Prince" Albert Pagara (Philippines) stopped Khunkhiri Woor Wisaruth (Thailand) via a 2nd round knockout
• Mark "Magnifico" Magsayo (Philippines) scored a 1st round KO vs Jamjam Ungon
• Vic "Vicious" Saludar won vs compatriot Juanito Hundante via a 1st round knockout
• Diover Mangaya-ay won over Elmo Traya via split decision

Pinoy Pride XXI: When Worlds Collide (Sabillo vs Estrada) will be aired on ABS-CBN Channel 2 this Sunday (July 14) at 10:25 am.

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