CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hard-hitting Cebuano prospect Johnpaul "Angas ng Cebu" Gabunilas feels no pressure ahead of his March 24 regional title showdown in Talisay City, south Cebu
Johnpaul Gabunilas poses with WBO world minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem after finishing one of their sparring sessions earlier this year in Cebu. | Photo from ARQ Sports
In an interview with CDN Digital, Gabunilas said that was trying to maintain a ‘peace of mind’ in order for him not to cave in to pressure as he was about to face his first foreign opponent.At stake is the World Boxing Organization Asia Pacific Youth light flyweight title in the main event of ‘Engwkentro 9’ of the ARQ Sports who promotes and manages Gabunilas.
Gabunilas is one of the country’s up and coming prospects with a record of nine wins with six knockouts and one defeat. He is currently on a seven-fight winning streak. His most recent bout was against Jesse Espinas where he won by majority decision. He sparred with top-notch boxers such as the reigning WBO world minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem.
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