Cataraja clobbers teammate in Summit boxfest

CEBU, Philippines - Kevin Jake Cataraja of the University of the Visayas (UV) outclassed his teammate Ritchie Montealto in the experienced division of the Summit Natural Drinking Water Amateur Boxing Series over the weekend at the Gaisano Countrymall carpark in Brgy. Banilad, this city.

Cataraja was actually invited to join the national training pool, but decided to stay here so he could finish his studies first.

In the other 52 kgs. duel, Mardie Muana of Camotes Island outpointed another entry from UV, Robert Labanza.

In the other bouts under the experienced class, Cabancalan's 52 kgs. bet Jojo Bulanon clobbered Raul Yu of Butuan City, while Bulanon's comrade Ferdie San Roque fighting under the 48 kgs. lost to Polid Banal, younger brother of WBO regional champion AJ “Bazooka” Banal.

In the novice division, Ivan Gahisan of Dipolog suffered defeat in only his second fight in Cebu, bowing to fellow Zamboangeño Nelson Sandal in their 57 kgs. battle.

46 kgs. Mark Rotilles of the Philippine-Australian Boxing Club (PABC) also emerged victorious over an opponent from Ai Ju Boxing Club, while Rotilles’ teammate Dante Basubas fell prey to Bacayan’s Arnold Quebido, 2-1.

In the juniors division, Talisay City’s Marvin and Marco Pumar triumphed over PABC’s Bebe Rama (32 kgs.) and Pit-os’ Ramil Casanares (39 kgs.), respectively, while Richard Rama dominated Pit-os’ Dominique Casanares in their 35 kgs. match. (FREEMAN)