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Monday, October 31, 2005
Sayson: No more zzz’s in Z Gorres’ Mandaue fight
By Homer Sayson
Secondovertime
CHICAGO - Although Z Gorres waltzed to an easy unanimous decision triumph in his last outing a few months ago, he was rendered black and blue by a slew of unfair criticisms from my sportswriting brethren in Manila, who thought that the Antonio L. Aledguer protegee could have done much better with the gifts that he possessed.
I have since been anxious to find out whether Z Gorres will be warmed by the challenge, or burned by the fire of sportswriting adveristy.
I was therefore relieved to find out that when Z fought again last Saturday night in Mandaue City, he won some measure of redemption, which hopefully, will boost his confidence as he endeavours to conquer the OPBF title and beyond.
I didn’t see the “Fight for Fame” promotion by Sammy-Gello-ani. Mandaue isn’t just a shabu lab away from Chicago, it’s actually a few thousand miles. But I got the next best thing: A ringside view of the action through the eyes of this column’s resident boxing guru, lawyer Jingo Quijano, whom I begged to scout Gorres for me. Here’s Jingo’s report:
“When I arrived at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Center at a little past 9 p.m., the usual throng of fight fans, boxing aficionados, hecklers, and yes, masyadors were already in their respective elements.
“The cheering, jeering, cajoling, soliciting, and what have you, always pump up my adrenaline. But it was the sight of my favorite drink, canned Colt 45s being hawked by ambulant vendors, that finally did it for me. Beer and boxing go together like Adam and Eve, I think.
“The main event started around midnight and when Wisano Pornobnum made his way to the ring, the restless crowd, who had been pining for a KO seemed to sense that that sweet satisfaction was at hand. The Thai was noticeably smaller than Z, and exept for the tattoos that adorned his left arm, he seemed to lack the poise and snarl of a world-class fighter.
“Z welcomed the first round with hard jabs and snappy uppercuts.Pornobnum responded with straight lefts and rights, which somehow only found the cold and uncaring Mandaue night air. Quickly, reddish welts began to appear on the Thai’s face and it was apparent that he had chewed more than he could swallow.
“Round 2 was all Gorres. Not only was he technically superior, Z was obviously more powerful and had found a rhythm of handing the Thai a steady diet of jabs and stinging body blows. Pornobnum awoke in the third round and landed a few rights, but Z swiftly turned the tide by belting a plethora of hard bombs and blistering combinations.
“Early in Round 4, Z delivered the coup de grace, a monstrous uppercut preceded by a stinging jab, which left Pornobnum wide open. The Thai’s head snapped back viciously before falling down in a heap while Z strolled to the neutral corner.
“The Thai gallantly stood up, but I wished he had discretion, not valor. In a flash, Z went for the kill, knocking down his violently again, this time with a merciless overhand right. Pornobnum laid on the canvas for about ten minutes.
Fortunately, he was okay.
“Dr. Armindo Ceniza, a good pal of mine who is Mandaue City’s medical officerand one of the night’s ringside physician’s said that the Thai was just shaken. ‘Based on our physical examination at the time of the injury, both pupils were reactive to light and accomodation reflex. Meaning, his condition is within limits.’ said Ceniza.
“Although Z showcased his prowess and power, he has a long way to through and a tough test against rated Mexican fighter is one of items in my Z Gorres wish list.”
P.S. I called Sammy Gello-ani on the morning of the fight and informed him about Jingo’s “assignment.” As always, Sammy granted my request and provided a nice ringside seat for Jingo, free of charge of course.
Like Z Gorres, Jingo came with a small entourage comprised of Eddy and Glen Basa. And like jingo, the handsome and winsome Basa brothers were waived off at the gates and ushered in to their ringside dwelling.
There were famous faces in the crowd, wrote Jingo. The Aldeguer family was in attendance, and so was newly-appointed judge Veronico Sardoncillo. Of course, Cebu sportswriters were there to cover the event.
But unlike Jingo, I doubt if they swam in a sea Colt 45s while enjoying the view.
(homsay@hotmail.com)
(October 31, 2005 issue)
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