GANOZA POUNDS ROJO IN BIG YELLOW EVENT

He emerges since his career’s first loss; he needs a win to reclaim the old track

Cris Ganoza is looking for a much-needed confidence-booster with a victory over Garry Rojo in the main event of Big Yellow Promotions’ “Bakbakan Sa Sabang III” at the Sabang Gym on Aug. 5 in Danao City.

Ganoza is coming off the first loss of his career, a ninth-round knockout defeat in the hands of World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 19-ranked light flyweight Edward Heno in March. He needs a win to put his career back on track.

Christopher “Ping-Ping” Te- pora, who recently joined Big Yellow Boxing Gym, has seen immense potential in the 22-yearold southpaw despite working with him for a short time.

“I believe he’s ready to fight for a regional title,” said Tepora. “Hopefully, he will get to fight for a regional title by the end of the year.”

Big Yellow Promotions and Boxing Gym team manager Seth Oliver Tio’s ultimate goal is to produce a world champion and Ganoza is their closest bet.

The 22-year-old Rojo is lately finding his groove after a dismal 1-8 start to his pro career. He has won six of his last eight bouts, in which he’s currently a winner of back-to-back fights.

Ganoza is 12-1 with six knockouts, while Royo is 7-10 with four knockouts.

Dennis Guibao, also from Big Yellow, makes his pro debut against Wilberto Rota (0-2).

Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific super featherweight champion Rey Labao (27-9, 18 KOs) takes on experienced Ryan Quimbo (5-14-2) in a six-rounder.

Also in the card, hard-hitting Ken Jordan (4-1-1, 4 KOs) slugs it out with Anthony Galigao (5-9, 2 KOs), while April Joy Abne makes his first pro appearance against Roman Getalada (0-2). /