Korobov, Melligen, Benavidez Win in Pinoy Power 3

Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3 Boxing Match on Feb. 13, 2010 under card results coming from the BoxingScene.com were:

The first bout, Puerto Rican Hector Marengo (5-0-1) fought to a draw against Edgar Portillo (6-3-1) in their super featherweight match. Scores were 58-56 56-58 and 57-57.

In the second fight Filipino Mark Melligen improved to 17-2 after scoring a TKO to hand Raymond Gatica (11-1) his first professional loss. Referee Kenny Bayless stopped the fight at the 2:36 mark of the 6th round.

Jose Benavidez, 17 year old, (2-0) scored a TKO at the 1:07 mark of the 1st round when his opponent John Vega (0-2) quit while being engulfed by a flurry of punches.

Undefeated middleweight prospect Matt Korobov came out of his corner with bad intentions, blitzing Lamar Harris with a two fisted attack until referee Robert Byrd halted the bout at 1:05 of the first round. St. Louis native Harris (6-5-3,4KO) was immediately forced to the ropes and couldn't land the counter-punch he was looking for to hold off the former Russian Olympian Korobov (10-0,8KO), who got the first round knockout that he was clearly looking for.

Top Rank prospect, Diego Magdaleno, remained undefeated with an (80-72,78-74,79-73) unanimous decision victory over Italy's Floriana Pagliara in an eight round Super Featherweight bout.

Full details: http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=25345

Fernando Montiel vs. Ciso Morales WBO Bantamweight Match

Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3 highlight Eric Montiel vs. Ciso Morales for the WBO Bantamweight fight. The fight was firstly draft to Z Gorres but due to unexpected happening, Morales takeover the slot to battle against Monteil.

Montiel vs. Morales

Fernando Montiel (39-2-2, 29 KOs), of Los Mochis, Mexico, is a four-time, three-division world champion. He captured his first world title, knocking out Isidro Garcia in the seventh round, to capture the WBO flyweight title in 2000. After three successful title defenses, two by knockout, he vacated the title to capture the WBO junior bantamweight title, with a sixth-round TKO of Pedro Alcazar in 2002. After losing the title to Mark Johnson the following year he regained it 2005 by knocking out Ivan Hernandez. After two successful defenses of his crown, he vacated it in 2006 to unsuccessfully challenge Jhonny Gonzalez for the WBO bantamweight title, losing a split decision. He regained the WBO junior bantamweight title for a third time, in 2007, winning a split decision over Zcy Gorres. He held the title through 2008, successfully defending the title four times, all by knockout before vacating it to capture the WBO bantamweight title in April, knocking out Diego Silva in the third round in March.

Ciso Morales (14-0, 8 KOs), of Bohol, Philippines, has been making it rough for all his opponents since making his professional debut in 2007. He captured the WBO Oriental junior featherweight title in only his 10th bout, winning a unanimous decision over Marangin Marbun in 2008. He successfully defended the title three times, two by knockout, through this year, elevating his rating to No. 8 in the WBO.

Don't forget to Watch Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3 on March 13 live on Pay-per-View. ABS-CBN in the Philippines will air as well the bout on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 at 10:30 AM.

Eric Morel vs. Gerry Peñalosa WBO World Title Eliminator

Let's get ready to rumble with this featured boxing on the Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3 boxing event. The Eric Morel vs. Jerry Peñalosa WBO World Title Eliminator match.

Eric Morel (41-2, 21 KOs), of San Juan Puerto Rico, captured the WBA flyweight title in 2000, winning a 12-round decision over defending champion Sornpichai Pisnurachank. He dominated for three years, reigning as champion included five successful title defenses. Since losing the title, Morel has won eight of his last night bouts, including two NABO junior bantamweight and one NABO bantamweight title fights, while elevating himself to become the WBO’s No. 1 bantamweight contender.

Gerry Peñalosa (54-7-2, 34 KOs), of Cebu, Philippines, first came to international prominence in 1997, capturing the World Boxing Council super flyweight by dethroning Hiroshi Kawashima via an exciting split decision. He successfully defended the title three times before losing it the following year to In-Joo Cho by decision. Nine years later, Peñalosa became the comeback story of the year, knocking out Jhonny Gonzalez in the seventh round to become the WBO bantamweight champion in 2007. After one successful title defense, Peñalosa tested the waters of a higher weight class where he unsuccessfully challenged WBO junior featherweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez In April. He is now back fighting in familiar territory fighting as a bantamweight.

This is tonight's bout of "Who's Still Got It?" Morel says he's refreshed, renewed, he's "got it and [he's] got it for a long time." Peñalosa showed massive intestinal fortitude in his loss against Juan Manuel Lopez last year. His corner had to practically hold him back before going out for another round. But while Gerry was taking poundings from the now-featherweight champion, Morel was resting up after a string of 6 wins. 411mania.com Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3 Review

Latin Fury 13 / Pinoy Power 3 produced and distributed Live on Pay-Per-View by Top Rank, in association with PR Best Boxing, ABS-CBN and the Las Vegas Hilton, will take place Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the Las Vegas Hilton. The four-bout pay-per-view broadcast will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

ABSCBN News - Donaires foe replaced after failing eye exam

ABS-CBN News reported that Donaire's foe was replaced because Gerson Guerrero of Mexico did not passed the eye examination in the Las Vegas. Guerrero failed the examination because of certain retina issue.

Meanwhile, the fight of Donaire will continue with his new challenger, Mexican Manuel Vargas of Mexico as well.

The video above also features the fighters on suit on their press conference before the the fight on Feb. 13, 2010. Let's get ready to rumble and Watch Pinoy Power 3.

Gorres to watch Pinoy Power III for his support

Z "The Dream" Gorrez was supposedly one of the Filipino boxer who will fight on the upcoming Pinoy Power 3 in Las Vegas but due to unexpected happenings on his last fight he was comatose. Mostly of the news portal has reportedly that he will be at the ringside to watch and give his full support to the Filipino boxers.

“Nalulungkot ako na hindi na ako maka-boxing… dahil bata pa ako, boxing na ako,” he told ABS-CBN Correspondent Dyan Castillejo.

Gorres is recovering from 2 major brain surgeries in Las Vegas, said he will especially cheer on Ciso Morales, the fighter who replaced him in the world title fight against Mexican Fernando Montiel.

Morales, for his part, said he hopes to show Montiel’s World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight belt to Gorres after the fight.

“‘Pag may suwerte, yayakap ako sa kanya... ‘Pag hindi naman, yayakapin ko pa rin siya,” noted Morales. He said he hopes to defeat his Mexican opponent with uppercuts and hooks.

Gorres then addressed Morales, Nonito Donaire, Jr., Mark Melligen, Bernabe Concepcion and Gerry Peñalosa: “Good luck nalang sa inyo sana pagbutihan niyo para maiwagayway ang bandila ng Pilipinas.”

World Boxing Association (WBA) interim super flyweight champion Donaire will defend his title against Manuel Vargas of Mexico. Vargas replaced fellow Mexican Gerson Guerrero, who failed his eye exam because of a detached retina.

Peñalosa will fight Puerto Rican Eric Morel while Concepcion will clash with Mario Santiago of Puerto Rico. Melligen will face Raymond Gatica in the undercard.

Pinoy Power 3 will be aired live on ABS-CBN on Sunday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m. Replays will be shown on the same day on Studio 23 at 8 p.m. and ABS-CBN’s “Sunday’s Best” at 10:30 p.m. Pinoy Power 3 replays will also be shown on February 16 at 4 p.m. and February 18 at 9 p.m. on SkyCable TV’s Balls Channel.

Related News: Gorres to watch Pinoy Power III at ringside

Watch Nonito Donaire Jr. Public Media Workout

World Boxing Association (WBA) interim super flyweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire showed publicly how vigorously he trained for the Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3 boxing event. The media workout was held at Undisputed Gym (883 East San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, Calif., 94070) last Saturday, January 30, at 1 p.m. PT.

Donaire (22-1, 14 KOs), of General Santos City, Philippines will defends his belt against top-rated contender Gerson Guerrero (34-8, 26 KOs), of Mexico City, in the main event of “Latin Fury 13 / Pinoy Power 3.” Nonito Donaire vs. Gerson Guerrero - who will win? Will Nonito change the way he fight? Or the unknown Guerrero surprised the Pilipino Flash?

Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3 was produced and distributed Live on Pay-Per-View by Top Rank, in association with PR Best Boxing, ABS-CBN and the Las Vegas Hilton. The boxing fight will be on Saturday, February 13, at the Las Vegas Hilton. The four-bout pay-per-view broadcast, which will begin at 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. PT.

Pinoy Power vs. Latino Fury

Four Filipino boxers versus four Latino Fighters in another boxing showdown in the ring on February 13 dubbed as "Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3". The event will be held at the Hilton Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The boxing match can be viewed on Pay Per View and it will air live @ ABS-CBN.

The main event features the first title defense of Nonito "The Filipno Flash" Donaire, Jr., the reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) interim super flyweight champion against veteran Mexican fighter Gerson "El Nene" Guerrero.

Donaire said on an interview “Confident na confident ako kasi I have everybody in my corner and mentally prepared na ako, just physically I have to be there."

Donaire’s new trainer is Mexican Robert Garcia which was introduced during the “Pinoy Power 3” press conference in Las Vegas. He said that “I just come in to correct a few things, work on the strategy and go on from there. But he is a complete fighter there’s not much too change, just a little corrections that we’re gonna do."

Latin Fury/Pinoy Power 3 other fights includes No. 2 World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight Gerry Peñalosa was set against Eric Morel of Puerto Rico.

Bohol native Ciso Morales is the third Filipino will clash with Fernando Montiel of Mexico.

Bernabe Concepcion will take on Puerto Rican Mario Santiago in a 10-round featherweight bout.

Who will conquer the boxing face-off between Filipino against Latino in Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3?

Nonito Donaire vs. Gerson Guerrero in "Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3"

Nonito “The Filipino Flash" Donaire, Jr. will again lead the third edition of Top Rank’s “Pinoy Power" PPV card on Feb. 13 against his Mexican challenger Gerson "El Nene" Guerrero at the Hilton Casino in Las Vegas.

Donaire (22-1, 14 KOs), former flyweight champion, start on his quest to become a multi-division titlist by dominating a four pounds overweight Rafael Concepcion of Panama in a fight for the interim WBA super flyweight strap last August at the Hard Rock Hotel in Casino in Las Vegas.

Guerrero (34-8-0, 26 KOs), the Mexican with the alias “El Nene" is coming off a 10th round TKO win over compatriot Enrique Quevedo last June in Mexico City. The fight was for the vacant NABF super flyweight title and also served as WBC super flyweight eliminator.

The 32-year-old Guerrero previously vied for a world title at a higher division – the WBO bantamweight crown - but got knocked out in two rounds by Daniel Ponce de Leon in Carson City in May 2006.

Donaire topbilled the two previous editions, knocking out Mexican-American Raul Martinez in four rounds in Part 1 last April at the historic Araneta Coliseum, his last fight at flyweight, and outpointing Concepcion in Part 2 last August in Las Vegas.

Can Nonito defend his belt and continue his dream on conquering multi-division belts? Will Guerrero show off to "The Filipino Flash" his unknown Power? Get ready for hard blowing punches @ Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3.

Latin Fury 13 & Pinoy Power 3 Boxing Match

"Latin Fury 13 / Pinoy Power 3" is an upcoming special boxing edition in celebration of the history of professional boxing and Las Vegas casinos marriage. The first professional boxing card ever held at Las Vegas casino is about forty years ago on December 6, 1969 was presented by the Las Vegas Hilton (known today as The International), the event by former world champion Sonny Liston and featuring 20-year-old George Foreman. Nine years after, Top Rank promoted the first world championship fight to ever take place in a Las Vegas casino venue, also at the Las Vegas Hilton, where Leon Spinks upset heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali on February 15, 1978.


Nearly thirty-two years later to the present, Top Rank and the Las Vegas Hilton are going back to the future with a world championship doubleheader, on Saturday, February 13, featuring former world champions and current top contenders Eric “Little Hands Of Stone” Morel and Gerry “Fearless” Peñalosa, battling in a WBO bantamweight title elimination bout; two-division world champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire defending his WBA interim super flyweight title against knockout artist Gerson “El Nene” Guerrero; WBO bantamweight champion Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel defending his crown against wunderkind Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales; and world title challengers Mario Santiago and Bernabe Concepcion battling in a 10-round featherweight rumble.

Latin Fury 13 / Pinoy Power 3,” produced and distributed Live on Pay-Per-View by Top Rank, in association with PR Best Boxing, ABS-CBN and the Las Vegas Hilton, will take place Saturday, February 13, 2010 (Saturday, February 14 in Philippines), at the Las Vegas Hilton. The four-bout pay-per-view broadcast will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Tickets, priced at $250, $150, $100 and $50, go on sale this Saturday (12/26) at 10 a.m. PT. They can be purchased at the Las Vegas Hilton box office, online at www.LVHilton.com, by calling (800) 222-5361 or (702) 732-5755, and at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Get ready for massive exchanges of boxing punches between fighters on Latin Fury 13 / Pinoy Power 3.

Source: Fightnews

Watch Latin Fury 13 & Pinoy Power 3 Promotional Video

Latin Fury 13 & Pinoy Power 3 is the upcoming boxing showdown between Philippines and Mexico. The fight is schedule on February 13, 2010 9PM ET/6PM PT (Sunday Feb. 14 in Philippines). Watch the promotional video of the upcoming event.

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