5 Davao City pugs assured of bronze medals in Batang Pinoy

Five amateur boxers from Davao City are already assured of bronze medals after they entered the semifinal round of the ongoing Batang Pinoy National Games in Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

They are Raymond Albufera (42 kg.), Jhon Adnoel Prevendido (48 kg.), Curt Manigsasa (50 kg.), Joshua Pagdual (52 kg.) and Junmilardo Ogayre (60 kg.).

As of 12 noon Wednesday, Albufera was facing Cebu’s Eduardo Jimenez, Prevendido against Cagayan de Oro’s Marco John Rementizo, Manigsasa versus Davao del Sur’s Remark Alecaba, Pagdual against Alabel’s Zaldy Malid and Ogayre against Zamboanga’s Jericoh Guerrero.

“Sana tuloy tuloy na itong panalo ng mga bata kahit pagod na pagod na sila dahil sa dami ng kanilang laban simula pa noong November 27 (I hope this win will continue even if they’re tired because of their so many fight since November 27),” said coach Jun Sagarino.

In the quarter finals, Albufera outclassed Pangasinan’s Charles Balawat, while Manigsasa beat Polomolok’s Generick Cabucos. Pagdual downed Digos’ Joshua Claros.

“Puro malalakas din yun nakalaban naming sa quarterfinals (Our opponents in the quarterfinals are tough),” said Sagarino.

The Davao City amateur boxing team is supported by DC Sports Development Division chief Mikey Aportadera. (PNA)

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