ALA Gym fighter keeps unbeaten streak intact
Arjan “Spartan” Canillas gave his hometown fans something to be happy this Holiday Season after he scored a scintillating third round knockout victory against Eusebio “Raging Bull” Baluarte last Friday night in the main event of “Duelo sa Toledo” which was co-hosted by ALA Boxing Gym and the local government of Toledo City in southwest Cebu.
The 22-year old Canillas improved his record to 13 wins with 10 knockouts and two draws.
Both fighters tried to seize each other in the opening two rounds before Canillas made his move in the third, sending Baluarte to the floor writhing in pain with a well-timed uppercut to the bread basket.
Baluarte’s end came with one minute and 14 seconds left in the third round of their 10-round non title showdown.
The Marcelo Barba Sports Complex erupted in celebration when Baluarte fell and failed to beat the referee’s count. The 29-year old Valencia, Bukidnon slugger suffered his 14th loss. He has 19 wins adorned with 12 knockouts.
The pulsating victory extended Canillas’ winning streak to four since his split draw against Gadwin Tubigon in 2013 in Tagbilaran, Bohol. The unbeaten ALA Gym fighter is expected to rise to the top of the Philippine lightweight division rankings following Friday night’s carnage.
Meanwhile, Pete Apolinar stunned Boyce Sultan with a seventh round technical knockout in their scheduled eight round duel while Vicente Casido walked away with a unanimous decision victory against Paul Varona in their four-round showdown.
In the other undercard bouts, Esneth Domingo won via first round knockout against Thomas Rebusit while Melchor Roda also scored a first round stoppage victory against Jomar Blanco.