“2nd Mayor Carlos M. Egay Amateur Boxing Tournament”

Gigaquit
August 23, 2009

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is idolized by most people in the world. Considered to be the pride of every Filipino, his ability and strong determination is a good motivation to those who want to follow his journey to success.



Here in Gigaquit, we have potential fighters who actively patronize boxing. Hence, the “2nd Mayor Carlos M. Egay amateur boxing tournament” was organized for those who wanted to experience being inside the ring. It was held at the Municipal Multi-Purpose Bldg. last August 23, 2009. It was participated by 13 barangays each with a maximum of 2-3 contingents. The final 14 pairings was divided into two sets and were drawn by lot for them to know their opponenets. Two hired round girls added the entertainment of the night.


The general admission ticket was P50 per person, while the ring side seats were charged P100. All tickets were sold out during that evening. The boxing coordinator Mr. Bong Eupeña was surprised for the full support and participation of all male Gigaquitnons. Like in every game, there always be a winner and loser ...each of the latter received consolations worth P400 while the winners got P500 each.

The excited audience

The hired officiates for the event duly administered the selection and judging process. That was a risky activity but this kind of occasion brought nothing less than total excitement to all Gigaquitnons. It inculcated in the minds of the audience that every trial is like a fight, we may fall sometimes but in the end we could be among the best fighters. Life is so amazing!

  The boxing officials


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