Jerusalem batters Landero in IDOL 4

CEBU, Philippines — One-time world title challenger Melvin 'Gringo' Jerusalem put on a clinical show en route to a lopsided unanimous decision victory against Toto Landero during the main event of 'IDOL 4' boxing series last Saturday night at the Minglanilla Sports Complex.

The ALA Boxing Gym stalwart, thus, improved his record to 14-2, 8KOs, while Landero fell to 10-4, 2KOs.

Landero, also a former world title challenger,supposed to provide a tough test for Jerusalem, but he was outmatched as the young ALA warrior proved to be faster and more stronger.

Jerusalem showed to be the more tactical fighter, wisely avoiding Landero's bodyshots by using his jabs and accurate combinations. He dictated the pace of the match especially in the later rounds that earned him the nod of the three judges.

The official scores were 98-92, 97-93 and 98-92 all in favor for Jerusalem.

In the supporting main event, another ALA prospect in Esneth Domingo also scored a dominating unanimous decision over a bloody Reymark Taday.

Meanwhile, unlike his two stablemates, Christian Bacolod was forced to dig in deep against the tough Christoval Furog. Bacolod won via split decision in an exciting war. (FREEMAN)