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In
a bid to get himself back in groove and another shot at the
world title, come-backing Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista
will cross mitts with veteran Fider Viloria in what is considered
as a unification title bout on March 27 in Dubai, Saudi Arabia.
Following
his convincing 12-round unanimous decision over Mexican toughie
Antonio "Barrio"
Meza last December 2 at the well-attended fight at the Araneta
Coliseum to retain his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Intercontinental
super-bantamweight crown, the 22-year-old adopted son of Tagbilaran
is all set to win his second comeback fight against the equally-title
hungry Viloria, (not related with ex-world champion and Fil-Am
Brian Viloria.
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Viloria
currently holds the World Boxing Council (WBC) Intercontinental
superbantam crown, according to the Candijay, Bohol-native
in an exclusive interview with this writer. In fact,
"Boom Boom" is set to sail back to Cebu tomorrow
after a call from his chief benefactor Antonio Lopez
Aldequer.
To
keep himself fit, Bautista (24-1-17 KOs) has been doing
regular roadworks and training at the ALA Gym (Taloto).
"So
far I have no problem with my weight and ready for his
next fight in a bid to redeem himself following his
heartbreaking first round knockout at the hands of power-hitting
WBO super bantamweight titlist Daniel Ponce de Leon,"
Bautista said.
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In
his parting words, the former amateur champion once again
thanked his chief benefactors-Sir ALA, Tagbilaran City Mayor
Dan Neri Lim, including Deputy Mayor Mario Uy, businessman
Marlito Uy of the Alturas Group of Companies, countless fans
and to all who in one way support the promotion of amateur
and professional boxing in Bohol.
"I
hope that with the blessings of the Almighty the New Year
will be a booming and banner year for me and other members
of the ALA Stable to give the Philippines another world boxing
title." ALA Stable has far produced a lone world crown-holder
in the person of Donnie "Ahas" Nietes who captured
the WBO Jr. fly title last year. (Manny B.)
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