FIVE FILIPINOS are set to show their wares at Ringstar Boxing’s “Ridhwan Ambunda II — The Rematch,” to be held on March 29, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Led by IBO World Bantamweight champion Michael “Gloves on Fire” Dasmariñas (28-2-1), whose fight will be the co-main event. Dasmariñas is set to face fellow Pinoy Kenny “Big Heart” Demecillo (14-4-2), who hails from Cebu City, for an IBF World Title Eleminator fight. This will also be Michael Dasmariñas’ fourth fight under Ringstar’s banner.
The pride of Camarines Sur, whose gloves were burned when he was 9-year-old by a relative, in an attempt to dissuade him from boxing, has come a long way, and has been grabbing headlines in recent months. More so, when he won the IBO World Bantamweight title belt last April, also in Singapore.
Demecillo on the other hand, was formerly WBF Intercontinental Bantamweight champion, and also a former 2-time WBF Asia Pacific Bantamweight Champion.
Ringstar’s Founder & CEO Scott Farrell, says, “The world is starting to know that Michael “Gloves on Fire” Dasmariñas does have a lot of power, and a good chin. As a fighter, Michael has shown that he is vulnerable against a busy fighter. But that’s the only real hard criticism I have about him. In the past, he hasn’t been recognized or celebrated as much as the other world champions from the Philippines, and often overlooked. But now, that he is with Ringstar, this is changing rapidly, and Michael and his fights are receiving global interest. I truly believe Michael has the talent to go all the way, but he needs to focus more on his craft, and improve another 1000%, if he is truly going to be a world-renowned great fighter.”
The other Filipinos who are set to figure in the fight card are, 25-year-old Reymond Yanong (9-4-1), who is set to face New Zealand’s Cairo George (16-1-0), for the WBC Asia Silver Super Lightweight Title; 32-year old Rey “The Future” Caitom (7-0-1), who will face India’s Hans Raj Takur (3-1-0) for the Light Flyweight Division. And 26-year-old Lorenz Michael “Magic Mike” Romarante, (11-1-1), who will face Japan’s 28-year old Yuya “The Problem” Nakamura (9-2-1), for the Super Flyweight division.
Tickets range from $38-$118 and go on sale Feb. 1, at www.sportshub.com.sg/Ridhwan-Ambunda VIP Ringside Sofa Seats are at $1,888 comes with uninterrupted views of the ring and a personalized butler service with free flow drinks. Early Bird discounts of 30% off all tickets.
