Gerpaul Valero aims to extend hot streak

CEBU, Philippines -  Philippine ranked No.8 flyweight contender Gerpaul "Captain Hook" Valero hopes to sustain his sizzling run when he slugs it out with fellow Mindanao brawler Ronnie Sunido of Zamboanga City on the undercard of the "Fights of the Future" boxing extravaganza this Sunday night at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex.

Before his talent was spotted by the eagle-eyed Cebuano trainer Brix Flores, the Saranggani Province-native Valero holds a pitiful record of only one win in 17 pro fights with three draws.

But under the able guidance of Flores who helped him make a name through the "Buhay Boksingero", a reality television boxing show of GMA-7, Valero established himself as one of the country's brighest flyweight prospects, piling up a streak of 11 victories he kicked off with a third round TKO of Jolito Catubay on March 12 last year at the Inayawan Sports Complex in Cebu City.

In his previous bout, the 21-year-old Valero scored a smashing first round knockout of ALA boxer Marjhun Macahilig last September 28 at the Mayor Esperanza Binghay Memorial Complex in Balamban south of Cebu.

The Valero-Sunido rumble serves as the supporting main event of Marco Demecillo-Singwangcha's fourth defense of his Phl super flyweight title against Jessie Tuyor of Dipolog City.

Demecillo-Singwangcha, the fighting pride of Iligan City, in unscathed in 18 pro bouts with one draw and 13 wins by knockout. He scored a masterful fourth round stoppage of Marjuan Tabamo in his last ring assignment to retain his Phl crown before his adoring hometown fans last September 25 at the MSU-IIT Gym in Iligan.

It was Demecillo-Singwangcha's third successful defense of the Phl throne he seized via a ninth round TKO of Louie Bantigue on October 9, 2011 at the Panphil B. Frasco Memorial Sports Complex in Liloan.

The rest of card presented by Thai promoter Naris Singwangcha and RWS International Promotions of noted Cebuano boxingman Rex "Wakee" Salud features Ardie Boyosi vs. Dondon Narvaez;Jayson Singwangcha vs. Jomar Ministerio; Llanera Singwangcha vs. Jesson Inso; Belmar Plaza vs. Richard Rosales;Tabanao Singwangcha vs. Jerome Baja; and Canoy Singwangcha vs. Gary Rojo.

Supported by Cebu 6th District Rep. Luigi Quisumbing and the city government of Mandaue under the leadership of Mayor Jonas Cortes and Vice Mayor Glenn Bercede, the slambang event is also backed up by Fighter Wine, Chine's Palace, AA's Barbecue, Rico's Lechon, Lora Mae Enterprises, and Queen's Pharmacy. (FREEMAN)