By Alex P. Vidal
World Boxing Foundation (WBF) President Mick Croucher was the only world boxing body international chief present during the 1st Games and Amusement Board (GAB) Philippine Boxing Convention held last April 18–22 at the Hotel Hyatt and Casino here in Manila.
The convention, attended by some of the country’s boxing managers, coaches, ring officials – referees and judges, promoters as well as guests from other world governing boxing groups, saw the awarding and recognition of Filipino world and national champions.
GAB Commissioner Alex A. Paglumotan announced that Posthumous awards were given to the former Filipino world boxing champions.
“Hundreds of local delegates from the ranks of big time promoters and managers, top referees and judges as well as the boxers themselves convened for this occasion,” said Paglumotan.
The GAB also recognized some of the deserving promoters, referees and judges who in one way or another have paved the way for the development of professional boxing in the Philippines. /MP
THREESOME. WBF President Mick Croucher, WBF Philippine Supervisor Alex Vidal, and Games and Amusement Board (GAB) Commissioner Alex A. Paglumotan during the “Rumble at the Park” boxing promotion at the Rajah Sulaiman Park, Manila, Philippines April 21, 2006. The card was the highlight of the 1st GAB Boxing Convention at the Hotel Hyatt and Casino, Manila. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
The convention, attended by some of the country’s boxing managers, coaches, ring officials – referees and judges, promoters as well as guests from other world governing boxing groups, saw the awarding and recognition of Filipino world and national champions.
GAB Commissioner Alex A. Paglumotan announced that Posthumous awards were given to the former Filipino world boxing champions.
“Hundreds of local delegates from the ranks of big time promoters and managers, top referees and judges as well as the boxers themselves convened for this occasion,” said Paglumotan.
The GAB also recognized some of the deserving promoters, referees and judges who in one way or another have paved the way for the development of professional boxing in the Philippines. /MP
THREESOME. WBF President Mick Croucher, WBF Philippine Supervisor Alex Vidal, and Games and Amusement Board (GAB) Commissioner Alex A. Paglumotan during the “Rumble at the Park” boxing promotion at the Rajah Sulaiman Park, Manila, Philippines April 21, 2006. The card was the highlight of the 1st GAB Boxing Convention at the Hotel Hyatt and Casino, Manila. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
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