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PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 26 Jan 2008



The Philippine boxing scene is in for another high profile match as our country's very own Z "The Dream" Gorres goes toe to toe against the sensational Armenian slugger Vic "The Raging Bull" Darchinyan this February 2 at the Cebu Waterfront Hotel. Titled "Now or Never", the heavily-hyped event is set for an important prize: the right to face the current IBF World Super Flyweight champion, Dmitri Kirilov, for a title match.

"Now or Never", a promotion of Solar Sports in cooperation with ALA Promotion, will begin at 6pm, Philippine time. Not to disappoint Filipino boxing fans around the world, the event will also be "aired" over the Internet in real time via the neTVision website (http://www.netvision.com.ph). As more and more boxing enthusiasts use their computer for entertainment, neTVision allows easy access to the live fight for those who do not have cable TV (or to those whose international cable licenses do not carry the fight).

Z Gorres is rapidly becoming one of the country's finest boxers. In his last battle, he fashioned out an 8th round TKO win against Eric Ortiz - effectively showing the world his boxing ability. With a record of 27 wins (15 by knockout) and only 2 losses, Gorres is attributed with "great stamina and good footwork". His 12-round battle against Fernando Montiel was well-perceived by the boxing community and was a showcase of his in-ring talent - giving the world a glimpse of things to come.

On the other end, the Armenian Vic Darchinyan is known as a heavy puncher and is an absolute terror in the ring. He started his career with a 28-0 record until he met his match against another Filipino sensation, Nonito Donaire, earning him his first professional loss. Even though reeling from the defeat, Darchinyan remains a formidable opponent - 23 of his fights were won by knockouts. His upcoming battle with Gorres will be a statement fight, a sweet revenge against Filipino boxers if he wins.

The event will also feature the Philippines' various boxing talents. The undercards include Mark Jason Melliguen of Bacolod taking on Tia Koswara of Indonesia; Romeo Jakosalem against William Kickitt of Australia; and James Bacon of Mandaue City versus Diosdado Perez of Manila. "Now or Never" will also hold matches for up-and-coming local fighters: Rollen Del Castillo, Fabio Marfa, and Alejandro Belonguel of Mandaue City; Ruel Cuizon of Manila; JV Tuazon of New Jersey, USA; and Rey Villar of Sultan Kudarat.

Will Gorres reign supreme in this clash of boxing titans? Or will "The Raging Bull" trample our local hero and regain his lost glory? For both fighers, it's now or never.



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