Cviraa 2018

Official Medal Tally as of 5:00 pm, March 1, 2018

CVIRAA Day 3

Baclohan pins Montebon down via knowdown
By: Jocelyn J. Laguna

“Wala ko nagdahom nga ako ang modaug kay ang ako baya nga kontra ang nag-una sa first round (“I didn’t expect such win for I knew my opponent took the lead in the first round),“ said Jerson Baclohan Jr. of Mandaue City Division after he pinned down Rhio Rotsen Montebon, of the Cebu Province in the second round of the 48-50 kgs. boxing match held at Bohol Quality (BQ) Atrium, Tagbilaran City, day two of the 2018 CVIRAA Meet.
In the onset of the game, the referee, Ronnie J. Abellana, gave his instructions to both Baclohan and Montebon who fiercely readied themselves for round one. As the game continued, Montebon from the blue corner aggressively generated a series of powerful punches that made the boxer from the red corner show let –go gestures as he covered himself while receiving those attacks.
Montebon’s agility and aggressive offenses ended the round with a decision of the judges in favor of him for the number of hits he made against Baclohan.
Round two revved up with the continued hammer strikes still from Montebon.
The bout went on with unstoppable left and right punches as Baclohan reverberated with bouncing rhythm and was cornered clinging to the ring. Shortly, at 1: 17 minutes. Baclohan released his overhand punch that hurt Montebon on his right jaw and knocked him down.
The viewers were shouting and chanting with delight for that action -packed thrilled moment of the second round. Montebon looked abashed, hurt, and helpless that the medics readily assisted him in gaining back his strength and composure.
Apparently, he displayed a weary spirit to continue the game. It was then that the referee concluded the boxing match with the declaration of Jerson Baclohan Jr. as the winner by knockdown. “Nakalitan ra ko…pag-alinggat nako naa na ko sa ubos ug nabati nako ang kasakit sa akong likod.”(“I was caught by surprise when I found myself being knocked down and felt the severe pain on my back.”), Montebon expressed during an interview.

Baclohan advances for the semi-final.