Silvano to face Cabilla for vacant PBF crown

CEBU, Philippines - Philippine No.1 light flyweight contender Vergilio ‘Maton’ Silvano (11-2, 6KOs) of Omega Boxing Stable will slug it out with Charlie ‘Steelbar’ Cabilla (12-10, 2KOs) for the vacant PBF 108-pound crown headlining the first installment of the 'Fight Fury' boxing series on July 29 at the J Centre Convention Hall along A.S. Fortuna Street in Mandaue City.The Dalaguete, Cebu-native Silvano is riding high on a 10-fight winning streak, including an impressive sixth round stoppage of Jonathan Ricablanca last May 11 in San Isidro, Leyte.

In the supporting main event of the slambang card held in partnership with Omega Pro and Thai boxing patron Naris Singwangcha, Silvano’s stablemate and Philippine No.7 flyweight contender Jason Canoy will face Ryan Bongcawil of the Bukidnon-based Kaamino Stable.

On the other hand, the undefeated Jack ‘Golden Boy’ Tepora will try to score another sensational victory when he trade fistic bombs with JR Salvador of the Phil-Australia Boxing Club (PABC).

The rest of the bouts pit Jordan Catubay vs. Anthony Galigao; Jhaleel Payao vs. Rommel Bangirigo; and Charlie Pucdol vs. Jerome Casas.  - THE FREEMAN