Bago City won the most gold medals during the final bouts of the Governor’s Cup Provincial Boxing Tournament held at the municipal covered court in Don Salvador Benedicto on December 10.
Bago City lived up to its reputation as the boxing capital of the province with its medal tally in the recently concluded boxing competition. Overall, its boxers earned five gold, two silver and five bronze medals.
Following Bago City in the ranks was the host of the tournament, Don Salvador Benedicto. The municipality nabbed 4 golds, 1 silver and 4 bronze. In third place was the City of Bacolod, clinching 4 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.
In the special awards, young boxer Ezekiel Jake Arabe of Bacolod City won the Best Boxer Award in the Kids category. Jerome Lopez of Silay City also got the Best Boxer Award in the School Boys category.
In the Youth category, Kenshin Jake Arellano of Bacolod City received the Best Boxer recognition. The Best Bout was awarded to Kenneth Delo Santos of Bago City and Noli Benitin of Don Salvador Benedicto.
The awarding ceremony was led by Don Salvador Benedicto Mayor Lawrence Marxlen Dela Cruz, Vice Mayor Nehemiah Joe Dela Cruz, Municipal Sports Coordinator Wilson Real and Provincial Sports Office Staff Coach Leo Romitman.
Four Division World Champion and Longest Reining Filipino World Champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes delivered an inspirational message and his presence added to the excitement of the final bouts.*
