THE “FILIPINO CONNECTION” NOTES ON MONTIEL VS GORRES “MOMENT OF TRUTH” PRESS CONFERENCE
23 February, 2007 by Reylan Loberternos
“MOMENT OF TRUTH” TOPS SCHEDULE
Cebu, RP – It is rare that the Philippines plays host to the biggest fight on the weekend schedule, but this country of 7,000 islands is ready to show that there is more to Filipino boxing than the great many Pacquiao. On Saturday night here fistic sages take center stage at the Cebu City Sports Complex, as an expected crowd of about 20,000 boxing-crazed fans brace themselves for the “Moment of Truth” this Saturday night, the opposing protagonists who are going to strut their stuff in this mammoth fight card, held their final press conference at the plush Waterfront Hotel in Cebu, yesterday.
MONTIEL TO STOP GORRES IN ONE, MAYBE TWO?
In a Press Conference held last Sunday soon after his arrival, World Boxing Organization (WBO) super flyweight champion Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel (32-2-1, 24 KOs) of Mexico vowed to stop his # 1 challenger Z “The Dream” Gorres (24-1-1, 14 KOs) of the Philippines in the very first round. Montiel, however, said yesterday that he miscalculated and that he will knock Gorres out in the second round.
THE WBO 115 LB CHAMP SPEAKS!
The tough-as-nails pint-sized power-punching Montiel spoke through a translator during the Press Conference. “We thought we were gonna’ come into a hostile environment, but we were wrong. Filipinos are very friendly and hospitable and I am happy to be here. I would like to tell you that what I’ve seen of Z Gorres is that I think that he’s a good fighter and now he is the # 1 contender. I have no doubt that he could be champion of the world. But I hope it would be on another occasion, I think, with all due respect. Just like Manny Pacquiao, Filipinos are really tough fighters and great champions. Important thing I would like to clarify about talks on whether I wanted to come or not, but here, I’m going to clear things up, we would always be willing (to fight), even if we had to fight on the moon,” a very relaxed champ spoke to the delight of those attending the event. “There was a misunderstanding. There was gonna be a date, but they changed it many times. But I was always in the gym always training and keeping myself in superb condition and I’m gonna do my best.”
GORRES IS AN EXTREMELY CONFIDENT LAD
Z Gorres, a very slick and ring-savvy boxer, also had his time to speak. “This is going to be a great fight because I’m sure of myself. I am well prepared and I’m 100% mentally and physically fit for this fight. I will do whatever it takes to win this bout for my country and I will do my best for this fight. I feel strong. I prepared a lot for this fight.” When asked about what would be his greatest advantage over Montiel in this encounter he said, “Home court. The fans serve as my inspiration and their cheers would be a big motivation for me going into this fight.” Edito “ALA” Villamor, Gorres’ long-time trainer and protégé of famed Wild Card trainer Freddie Roach, said that he was surprised about Z’s uncharacteristically high confidence level. When he said surprised, he meant it in a positive way and that he’s very glad that his student for over nine years, who’s usually demure and collected, has finally come of age.
BOOM-BOOM ET AL READY FOR ACTION
Dynamite-fisted 20-year-old boxing phenom Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista (21-0-0, 16 KOs) said in an exclusive interview that he’s aching to display his skills and power once again. He will face a late replacement, but a well-conditioned (meaning he’s getting drubbed0 foe in Marino “Zaino” Gonzales (29-8-0, 15 KOs) of Mexico. They will vie for a number of WBO regional belts. Other fighters who will see action in the fight card include Jimrex “The Executioner” Jaca (27-3-1, 12 KOs), who will go up against Simson Butar-Butar of Indonesia, AJ “Bazooka” Banal (11-0-1, 9 KOs), who will try to keep his unbeaten slate against a very tough Thai in Komrit Evereadygym (15-2-0, 11 KOs), and Bert “Batman” Batawang (41-12-3, 34 KOs) who goes up against knockout artist Shopyan Effendi (16-2-0, 15 KOs) of Indonesia.
GBP EXEC BRINGS WORLD CUP TO PHILIPPINES!
SGG Sports Promotions head honcho Sammy Gello-ani said that Golden Boy Promotions representative Eric Gomez, who was also present during the press conference, already brought with them the World Cup trophy, which according to him is worth half a million bucks. Gello-ani described it as solid 18-karat gold studded with 15,000 diamonds and other precious gems. Gomez later on revealed that it will be contested between Philippines and Mexico later this year in a proposed fight card that will be dubbed as “Boxing World Cup” if plans don’t miscarry.
PRIMARY PROTAGONISTS MAKE WEIGHT!
Montiel seemed to have problems making the super flyweight limit, as he tried at least five times before finally making it at 115 lbs at yesterday’s official weigh-in at the Rajah Park Hotel. Gorres, on the other hand, easily made weight also at 115 lbs. Rey Bautista came in at exactly 122 lbs, while his opponent Marino Gonzales of Mexico weighed half-a-pound lighter at 121 ½ lbs. Jimrex Jaca and Simson Butar-Butar both came in at exactly 130 lbs.
“MOMENT OF TRUTH” TOPS SCHEDULE
Cebu, RP – It is rare that the Philippines plays host to the biggest fight on the weekend schedule, but this country of 7,000 islands is ready to show that there is more to Filipino boxing than the great many Pacquiao. On Saturday night here fistic sages take center stage at the Cebu City Sports Complex, as an expected crowd of about 20,000 boxing-crazed fans brace themselves for the “Moment of Truth” this Saturday night, the opposing protagonists who are going to strut their stuff in this mammoth fight card, held their final press conference at the plush Waterfront Hotel in Cebu, yesterday.
MONTIEL TO STOP GORRES IN ONE, MAYBE TWO?
In a Press Conference held last Sunday soon after his arrival, World Boxing Organization (WBO) super flyweight champion Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel (32-2-1, 24 KOs) of Mexico vowed to stop his # 1 challenger Z “The Dream” Gorres (24-1-1, 14 KOs) of the Philippines in the very first round. Montiel, however, said yesterday that he miscalculated and that he will knock Gorres out in the second round.
THE WBO 115 LB CHAMP SPEAKS!
The tough-as-nails pint-sized power-punching Montiel spoke through a translator during the Press Conference. “We thought we were gonna’ come into a hostile environment, but we were wrong. Filipinos are very friendly and hospitable and I am happy to be here. I would like to tell you that what I’ve seen of Z Gorres is that I think that he’s a good fighter and now he is the # 1 contender. I have no doubt that he could be champion of the world. But I hope it would be on another occasion, I think, with all due respect. Just like Manny Pacquiao, Filipinos are really tough fighters and great champions. Important thing I would like to clarify about talks on whether I wanted to come or not, but here, I’m going to clear things up, we would always be willing (to fight), even if we had to fight on the moon,” a very relaxed champ spoke to the delight of those attending the event. “There was a misunderstanding. There was gonna be a date, but they changed it many times. But I was always in the gym always training and keeping myself in superb condition and I’m gonna do my best.”
GORRES IS AN EXTREMELY CONFIDENT LAD
Z Gorres, a very slick and ring-savvy boxer, also had his time to speak. “This is going to be a great fight because I’m sure of myself. I am well prepared and I’m 100% mentally and physically fit for this fight. I will do whatever it takes to win this bout for my country and I will do my best for this fight. I feel strong. I prepared a lot for this fight.” When asked about what would be his greatest advantage over Montiel in this encounter he said, “Home court. The fans serve as my inspiration and their cheers would be a big motivation for me going into this fight.” Edito “ALA” Villamor, Gorres’ long-time trainer and protégé of famed Wild Card trainer Freddie Roach, said that he was surprised about Z’s uncharacteristically high confidence level. When he said surprised, he meant it in a positive way and that he’s very glad that his student for over nine years, who’s usually demure and collected, has finally come of age.
BOOM-BOOM ET AL READY FOR ACTION
Dynamite-fisted 20-year-old boxing phenom Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista (21-0-0, 16 KOs) said in an exclusive interview that he’s aching to display his skills and power once again. He will face a late replacement, but a well-conditioned (meaning he’s getting drubbed0 foe in Marino “Zaino” Gonzales (29-8-0, 15 KOs) of Mexico. They will vie for a number of WBO regional belts. Other fighters who will see action in the fight card include Jimrex “The Executioner” Jaca (27-3-1, 12 KOs), who will go up against Simson Butar-Butar of Indonesia, AJ “Bazooka” Banal (11-0-1, 9 KOs), who will try to keep his unbeaten slate against a very tough Thai in Komrit Evereadygym (15-2-0, 11 KOs), and Bert “Batman” Batawang (41-12-3, 34 KOs) who goes up against knockout artist Shopyan Effendi (16-2-0, 15 KOs) of Indonesia.
GBP EXEC BRINGS WORLD CUP TO PHILIPPINES!
SGG Sports Promotions head honcho Sammy Gello-ani said that Golden Boy Promotions representative Eric Gomez, who was also present during the press conference, already brought with them the World Cup trophy, which according to him is worth half a million bucks. Gello-ani described it as solid 18-karat gold studded with 15,000 diamonds and other precious gems. Gomez later on revealed that it will be contested between Philippines and Mexico later this year in a proposed fight card that will be dubbed as “Boxing World Cup” if plans don’t miscarry.
PRIMARY PROTAGONISTS MAKE WEIGHT!
Montiel seemed to have problems making the super flyweight limit, as he tried at least five times before finally making it at 115 lbs at yesterday’s official weigh-in at the Rajah Park Hotel. Gorres, on the other hand, easily made weight also at 115 lbs. Rey Bautista came in at exactly 122 lbs, while his opponent Marino Gonzales of Mexico weighed half-a-pound lighter at 121 ½ lbs. Jimrex Jaca and Simson Butar-Butar both came in at exactly 130 lbs.
posted by Reylan | 11:25 AM
1 Comments:
He would have won if he finished the bout impressively. he would have been knocked out if he did not held on to Montiel. I hope he gets another chance to bring honor to Pinoy boxing and his country. He is very talented so i know that Gorres can do it.
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