A brawler from Murcia, Negros Occidental stopped his opponent in the first round at the start of the Philippine Sports Commission-Pacquiao Boxing Cup yesterday in Bago City gym.
Sixteen-year-old Joenel Francisco of Murcia, Negros Occidental mauled Perlito Exclamada Jr. of San Carlos City, Cebu to lead the winners of the Visayas tournament that drew the participation of 100 amateur boxers.
Francisco was among three boxers who stood out in the tournament. The others were Kane Paul Redondo of Don Salavador Benedicto and Kim Catedrilla of Bago City.
Joining the three to advance in the quarters were Angelo Bulasa of Cebu City, Rodel Gamo (44-46kg) and Joshua Belicena of Bago City (50kg), Kent Perocho of Escalante City (44-46kg), Gaudfrey Lubiano of Mandaue City (50kg) and Nixon Anito (50 kg) and Jay Torela Jr. of Sipalay City (52kg).
