San Andres has a BOXING CHAMP!!!

(Below is the complete news from Catanduanes Tribune)

Unknown to many boxing aficionados, a 24-year old undefeated southpaw from San Andres who is following in the footsteps of his illustrious forebears by crowning himself RP’s lightweight champion last year.

Jay Primo Solmiano (10-0-1, 6 KOs) annexed the belt for the vacant championship in May 31, 2010 at Eastwood City after defeating Cris Alag by disqualification in the fourth round through repeated low blows. The son of Comagaycay barangay councilor Marlon Solmiano then defended the crown via first-round knockout of veteran Dante Paulino (14-12-2) last Aug. 30, 2010 at the Mandaluyong City gymnasium.

His latest outing was a non-title 10-rounder in Tuba, Benguet where he disposed of Jaypee Ignacio (7-10-2) also in the 1st round at the Philex Mines Multipurpose Sports Complex on Jan. 19, 2011.

The 5’8" boxer started his professional career on Aug. 18, 2007 at the Elorde Sports Center in Parañaque City by a majority decision of Mike Rosal. He then endured a majority draw over Dennis Padua Singwancha at the Baguio City Convention Center before recovering with impressive wins over Charlie Valencia (TKO Rd. 2) in June 2008, Jonard Abonales (Unanimous Decision) in June 2009, and Japeth Martin (TKO Rd. 1) two months later.

His rise up the championship ladder began in October that same year with a scintillating TKO of Alejandro Anas, who was knocked down in the first and second rounds before the referee stopped the fight. On Jan. 23, 2010 at the Cuneta Astrodome, Solmiano replicated his feat with a TKO of Darryl Pucdol, who chose to stay in his corner after round 2.

Two months later, the Calolbon native got his first title, the Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) light welterweight crown, by majority decision over Dante Paulino that set up his RP lightweight title setto with Alag that May. He is currently rated No. 1 challenger by the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation and could get a chance to fight champion Ryuji Migaki of Japan.

Soon, Solmiano will get the chance to show his stuff before fellow Catandunganons via a big boxing event dubbed as "Mandirigmang Pinoy ng Catanduanes" being organized by former Virac councilor Marcelino "Nonong" Sorra with Ryan Gabriel of ARCI Promotions and Elorde Shaw Boxing Stable as promoters. The event will be sanctioned by the Games and Amusement Board (GAB).

Tentatively set May 21 at the Catanduanes Athletic Complex, the main event will feature Solmiano in a 12-rrounder at 135 lbs. against an unnamed opponent. Also penciled in to fight in the undercard are Bobby Concepcion of Viga (8 rounds, 112 lbs.), Edmund Alcantara of Gigmoto (4 rounds, 115 lbs.), and Jacob Niño Valenzuela of Virac (6 rounds, 105 lbs.). Selected amateur boxers would also be given a chance to show their potentials in the ring.


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