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.
