FRESH from his victory in Sinaloa, Mexico, Johnriel Casimero came back to Ormoc last Aug. 11 to the rousing cheers of hometown fans. Councilor Ruben Capahi welcomed the champ at the port then led him to the City Tourism Information Center nearby for a press conference.
The “Quadro Alas” from Brgy. Can-untog, here in Ormoc thanked Mayor Eric C. Codilla for his advises and continually supporting him in all his endeavors. Win or lose, the mayor constantly gives him an incentive after every fight. If given a chance, Casimero wants to keep on defending his IBF junior flyweight belt even 10 times.
Capahi lauded Casimero as a shining example for the youth. As chairman of the City Sports Council, the councilor has seen the young boxer rise from being a contender at the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association meet representing Ormoc to how he became a world title holder.
For his part, manager Sammy S. Gello-ani said that much as he would have wanted to bring one of Casimero’s fights to Ormoc, it would be a losing proposition without corporate sponsors that would shoulder the cost. Bringing alone officials that would supervise the fight will cost millions.
A motorcade was held afterwards which winded at New Ormoc City National High School where Casimero studied. Mayor Codilla who was then inducting the new set of officers of the Parents Teachers Association in that school welcomed the champ who won last Aug. 5 in a split decision by the judges. His opponent, Pedro Guevarra, is a protégé of the legendary Erik “El Terible” Morales. As of now, his camp is still contemplating on who will be his next opponent. (West Leyte Weekly Express issue of Aug. 6-12, 2012)
The “Quadro Alas” from Brgy. Can-untog, here in Ormoc thanked Mayor Eric C. Codilla for his advises and continually supporting him in all his endeavors. Win or lose, the mayor constantly gives him an incentive after every fight. If given a chance, Casimero wants to keep on defending his IBF junior flyweight belt even 10 times.
Capahi lauded Casimero as a shining example for the youth. As chairman of the City Sports Council, the councilor has seen the young boxer rise from being a contender at the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association meet representing Ormoc to how he became a world title holder.
For his part, manager Sammy S. Gello-ani said that much as he would have wanted to bring one of Casimero’s fights to Ormoc, it would be a losing proposition without corporate sponsors that would shoulder the cost. Bringing alone officials that would supervise the fight will cost millions.
A motorcade was held afterwards which winded at New Ormoc City National High School where Casimero studied. Mayor Codilla who was then inducting the new set of officers of the Parents Teachers Association in that school welcomed the champ who won last Aug. 5 in a split decision by the judges. His opponent, Pedro Guevarra, is a protégé of the legendary Erik “El Terible” Morales. As of now, his camp is still contemplating on who will be his next opponent. (West Leyte Weekly Express issue of Aug. 6-12, 2012)
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