At the Weigh-in for Collision Course Manila Hotel 01/22/10

At the weigh-in for the Collision Course Boxing at the Bay 2 fight at the Manila Hotel. With Dodie Boy Peñalosa and his son Dodie Boy who will be in his first fight ever. Said the old man, "Ako ang nininerbyos." But the kid's got long arms and stands 5'7". He'll be fighting this dude from Baguio City -- Anthony Balubar who has a 2-2-1 record -- in a six round match.

With Jimrex Jaca (28 wins 6 losses 3 draws) will be making his comeback fight against Ramadhan Weiru (13-2-1) at Boxing at the Bay 2. Since losing to Juan Manuel Marquez, Jaca sort of lost his edge as he won once only in seven matches. He hung up his gloves after getting knocked out by Saddam Keityongyuth in the second round of a match on October 22, 2008. "Sana." he said. "Sana."

With renowned international referee Bruce McTavish. I'm writing something about him. I thought that the interview was pockmarked with lots of jokes and funny anecdotes.

Carlos Tamara initially didn't make the weight but did after some time in the sauna. He'll be fighting Brian Viloria in the main bout. You might want to read this piece by the Los Angeles Times' Bill Dwyre.

GAB officials discuss urgent ring matters with the trainers of all the fighters. They touched on the safety of the fighters and procedures. Kind of interesting to listen to what was going on.

The ALA Gym fighters were here almost in full force. Took the shot from one of the backs of the fighters.

Collision Course will be shown on Solar TV at 7pm (delayed). So I guess if you want to watch the fight live you gotta go down to the Cuneta Astrodome.

Here's the fight card:

Undercards:

9am Benjamin Bartolome vs. Ivan Soriano (4 rounds)

930am Dodie Boy Peñalosa Jr. vs. Anthony Balubar (6 rounds)

10am Jay Solmiano vs. Arnel Dunal (8 rounds)

11am Jason Pagara vs. Eddy Comaro (10 rounds)

1145 Jimrex Jaca vs. Ramadhan Weiru (10 rounds)

Co-main event

1230pm Donnie Nietes vs. Jesus Silvestre (10 rounds)

130pm Brian Viloria vs. Carlos Tamara (12 rounds)

other fights:

Dennis Laurente vs. Laimungkorn Chuwatana (10 rounds)

Denver Cuello vs. Samuel Apuya (10 rounds)

Joselito Campana vs. Jose Ocampo (6 rounds)

Rey Las Piñas vs. Jaypee Alepio (10 rounds)

Mike Randy Petalcurin vs. Marlon Tapales (8 rounds)

Bryan Diano vs. Johnmark Apolinario (6 rounds)