Genesis Servani (left) and Chinese language Aketelieti Yelejian (proper) interact in a fierce staredown throughout their weigh-in. | By Glendale Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Genesis “Azukal” Servania and Cebuano prospect Rodex “Tank” Piala are prepared for struggle as they set their sights on World Boxing Group (WBO) regional titles in tomorrow’s “Binukbukay sa Sugbo” on the NUSTAR Resort and On line casino.
Including gas to their burning want to win is the supply of boxing promoter Dr. Winley Dela Fuente for a ₱100,000 bonus to Servania (35-4, 16 KOs) and Piala (10-1, 1 KO) in the event that they knock out their respective Chinese language opponents.
For Servania, this bout is greater than only a return to Cebu—it’s a homecoming greater than a decade within the making. The previous ALA Health club standout, who constructed his profession on Cebu’s storied boxing scene, is entering into the ring for the primary time since 2013.
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In the meantime, Piala is raring to show that he’s prepared to assert a significant title in entrance of his dwelling followers in Binukbukay sa Sugbo.
The depth reached a boiling level on the official weigh-in on Friday, February 7, on the Axis Bar of NUSTAR Resort and On line casino.
Servania and Piala locked eyes with their Chinese language rivals—Aketelieti Yelejian (9-4-1, 2 KOs) and Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke (10-2, 7 KOs) —for the primary time, and the encounter almost escalated right into a brawl.
Tensions flared because the fighters needed to be bodily separated after an aggressive shoving throughout the faceoff.
Genesis’ welterweight debut
Making his welterweight debut, Servania weighed in at 144.4 kilos, whereas Yelejian hit 145.3 kilos for his or her showdown for the vacant WBO Oriental welterweight title.
In the meantime, Piala got here in at 128.7 kilos, whereas Laayibieke tipped the scales at 129.4 kilos as he prepares to defend his WBO Oriental tremendous featherweight title.
The dangerous blood between these fighters has been brewing since Binukbukay sa Sugbo was introduced final December, with Yelejian and Laayibieke boldly predicting knockouts over their Filipino challengers. However Servania and Piala produce other plans.
“This isn’t my first championship battle. I’m prepared for this,” stated Servania in Bisaya.
“The ₱100,000 bonus is nice, however I’m not desirous about that. I’m excited as a result of that is my dwelling turf—I received’t allow them to stroll away with a win.”
Piala echoed the identical confidence, embracing the excessive stakes of the battle.
“I don’t really feel any stress,” he stated. “This occasion, Binukbukay sa Sugbo, is all about motion. I’m prepared to provide my greatest and win the belt in entrance of my fellow Cebuanos.”
However, Yelejian’s coach Robin Wong replied that his compatriots will win by knockouts tomorrow night.
“We ready the battle for 4 months. Our plan tomorrow is to win by Ok.O,” stated Wong.
Rodex Piala (proper) and Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke (left) shoving one another of their heated weigh-in. | By Glendale Rosal
P100K bonus for knockout
For his half, Dela Fuente is ensuring the evening delivers fireworks. The ₱100,000 knockout bonus is supposed to push Servania and Piala to deliver their greatest contained in the Binukbukay sa Sugbo ring.
“Truly, these Chinese language fighters are superb in China, mao nihatag ko ug problem sa atong mga boxers. My coronary heart belongs to our Filipino boxers that’s why I supply our boxers such bonuses kung ma knockout nila ilahang opponents,” Dela Fuente stated.
The evening’s fundamental occasion options Korean WBO International featherweight champion Jong Seon Kang (20-1-2, 11 KOs) defending his title towards Japan’s Ryuto Owan (13-2, 8 KOs).
The Binukbukay sa Sugbo undercard fights embody former world champion Vic Saludar vs. Rholdan Sasan, Jason Balajadja vs. Vergil Deguma, Raffie Jamero vs. Yuli Hindoy, and Tristan Jay Racho vs. Aubrey Silot.
The curtain opener kicks off at 4 PM.
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