WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem, proper, poses with Mexican challenger Luis Angel Castillo throughout the PSA Discussion board.–Wendell Alinea/MP PROMOTIONS
MANILA, Philippines–Undefeated Mexican challenger Luis Angel Castillo issued a stern warning forward of his bout in opposition to Filipino world boxing champion Melvin Jerusalem.
Castillo didn’t mince phrases and even assured a victory over the WBC minimumweight champion Jerusalem.
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“I do know that is going to be a troublesome combat, however I do know we are going to emerge victorious. And I need to inform the champion right here that he ought to get pleasure from his days as a world champion,” mentioned Castillo via an interpreter on Tuesday throughout the PSA Discussion board at Rizal Memorial Sports activities Complicated.
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Provoked, Jerusalem would quite let his fists do the speaking on Sunday.
“Magazine-enjoy din siya dito sa Pilipinas at salamat nakarating siya dito. Tingnan na lang natin sa laban,” mentioned Jerusalem.
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The showdown, which headlines Blow-by-Blow set to happen at Mandaluyong Metropolis School fitness center, would be the first world boxing championship to be held within the nation within the final seven years.
Jerusalem, who was accompanied by coach Michael Domingo and handler JC Mananquil of Sanman Promotions, is making a compulsory title protection six months after edging Yudai Shigeoka in Nagoya, Japan to say the crown.
“Pagka-champion pa lang ni Melvin alam na namin na siya (Castillo) yung obligatory. Kaya nag-ready na kami. Kaunting bakasyon muna, tapos nag-start na kami ng coaching, Nagawa naman namin ng maayos lahat sa coaching, kaya ngayon prepared na kami sa laban,” mentioned Domingo.
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The Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon native is in his second reign as a 105-pound world champion. Jerusalem (22-3, 12KOs) beforehand held the WBO belt in January 2023.
The 27-year-old Castillo (21-0-1 13 KOs), in the meantime, is vying for his first world title and preventing out of his native Mexico for the primary time.
However the challenger was oozing with confidence as he vowed to return to Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico with the title belt proudly strapped on his waist.
“It’s going to be robust, however we’re coming 100% ready for the combat,” mentioned Castillo.
“We’re coming prepared,” mentioned coach Eduardo Montiel, who mentioned Jerusalem fights like a Mexican warrior. “We’re very proud to combat him and be right here within the Philippines.”
In the primary undercard, former IBF tremendous flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas will make his ring return in opposition to Thailand’s Sukpraserd Ponpitak, in line with Blow-by-Blow CEO Marife Barrera.
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Ancajas suffered a shocking ninth-round knockout in opposition to Takuma Inoue in his final combat seven months in the past.
The 32-year-old Ancajas, who held the IBF tremendous flyweight belt from 2016-2022 with 9 profitable title defenses, has been a shell of his former self the final a number of years having gained simply considered one of his final 4 bouts.
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Ancajas is closely favored to stamp his class in opposition to his opponent–a 36-year-old Thai journeyman who has 30 victories and 19 losses.