CHAMPION Filipino boxer Michael “Gloves on Fire” Dasmariñas positioned himself for a shot at adding another feather in his cap after defeating compatriot Kenny “Big Heart” Demecillo in their International Boxing Federation (IBF) eliminator fight on Saturday at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City.
Mr. Dasmariñas, who had to vacate his International Boxing Organization world bantamweight title, stood his ground against a tough challenge from Mr. Demecillo to win, 116-112, 115-113 and 117-111, and become the mandatory challenger for the IBF bantamweight title.
“I really went all-out for this fight. I had no doubts while in training and came here prepared. I’m so happy that I won,” said Mr. Dasmariñas after his victory.
With the win, Camarines Sur native Dasmariñas improved to 29-2-1 while Mr. Demecillo dropped to 14-5-2.
The fight event last Saturday was co-promoted by Singapore-based Ringstar Asia, SanMan Promotions and Senator Manny Pacquiao’s MP Promotions. — Michael Angelo S. Murillo
