Ryan Illustrisimo, (from left) Chris Ivan Espina, Cris Angelou Conson, and John Michael Berame. | Contributed photograph
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Three rising Cebuano novice boxers certain for the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Affiliation (CVIRAA) have an additional supply of motivation as they gear as much as characterize the Philippines in a global boxing match later this yr.
The trio will compete within the Police Exercise League (PAL) Championships in Oxnard, California. The Inaugural Worldwide PAL Boxing Championships is scheduled for October as a part of PAL’s annual program. Different international locations invited to the match embody the UK, Ukraine, Mexico, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the Romani Folks of Europe, and Malta.
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Representing each Workforce Cebu Metropolis and the nation, the three promising novice pugilists—Chris Ivan Espina, John Michael Berame, and Cris Angelou Conson—are merchandise of boxing coach Ryan Illustrisimo.
“They caught the eye of a scout in the course of the Batang Pinoy 2024 in Palawan, which led to this unbelievable alternative to compete in the US,” mentioned Illustrisimo.
“This match covers all bills, from airfare and journey necessities to passports and visas. As a coach, I’m extremely proud to be a part of Cebu Metropolis’s grassroots boxing program and a part of this chance. I hope this chance conjures up different novice boxers to persevere and chase their goals.”
Espina and Berame have been coaching beneath Illustrisimo as a part of Cebu Metropolis’s grassroots program, whereas Conson was scouted individually beneath Cebu MMA within the Batang Pinoy Nationwide Video games.
All three boxers have confirmed their value with spectacular performances in latest competitions. The 14-year-old Espina clinched a gold medal within the Palarong Pambansa 2024 and a bronze within the Batang Pinoy Nationwide Finals. In the meantime, Berame secured a bronze within the Batang Pinoy Nationwide Finals, whereas Conson bagged a gold in the identical occasion.
Illustrisimo shared that they’ve begun processing the required paperwork for his or her journey to the US. They’re additionally hoping that they are going to be granted visa.
Earlier than heading to the worldwide stage, Illustrisimo and his three boxers will first give attention to the upcoming CVIRAA meet together with three different Cebuano boxers subsequent week in Bayawan Metropolis, Negros Oriental.
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