
Bryx Piala (proper) along with his coach Eldo Cortes (left) upon arriving in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. | Picture from ARQ Sports activities
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Bryx Piala is about to earn a major payday—win or lose—as he enters the celebrated World Boxing Council (WBC) Boxing Grand Prix.
Piala, who fights below the Cebu-based ARQ Boxing Secure, just lately arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, along with his coach Eldo Cortes to organize for what’s arguably the largest bout of his younger profession.
In response to Roger Justine Potot, ARQ’s power and conditioning coach, Piala is assured to obtain USD 7,500 for his participation within the event’s Spherical of 32.
The WBC Grand Prix is a groundbreaking occasion organized by the WBC in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Royal Courtroom, that includes a worldwide roster of rising, non-ranked skills.
The 23-year-old Piala, who holds knowledgeable report of 9 wins (3 by knockout) and a couple of losses, is able to signify the Philippines within the featherweight division.
He will likely be going through boxers from powerhouse nations resembling america, Mexico, Ukraine, Colombia, France, Nigeria, Italy, Australia, Kazakhstan, and numerous African international locations.
The official bout pairings are anticipated to be introduced later right now. Whatever the draw, Piala is decided to make an announcement on the worldwide stage.
A victory within the opening spherical would elevate his assured earnings to USD 15,000 and propel him to the subsequent stage, the place the competitors intensifies.
Becoming a member of Piala within the Saudi boxing highlight are fellow Filipino knockout artists Jerald Into (11-0, 9 KOs) and Crisalito Beltran (8-0, 6 KOs), each competing within the light-weight division.
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