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By Frank Calapre, Correspondent
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: RP team mainstay Godfrey Castro of the
Philippine Army stamped his class over Michael Denilla of Iligan
City at the start of the 2007 National Open Amateur boxing
Championship at the Provincial Capitol ground Sunday night.
The 22-year-old Castro, a bronze medalist in the
2006 Doha Asian Games, connected a heavy right cross to the jaw of
the inexperienced Denilla to win by RSC (Referee Stop Contest) with
1:29 remaining in the first round of their bantamweight bout.
“It was an easy match because my opponent has
no experience. I think I can win the gold,” said Castro after
advancing into the quarterfinals.
Castro said the absence of seasoned Joan Tipon
boosted his gold medal bid. Tipon is in the US preparing for the
World Championship scheduled later this month in Chicago.
“I think my other worthy opponent is Jay-Arr
Quiam of the Elorde Boxing Team. I saw his fight and he’s also
good,” added Castro.
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