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May 10, 2023

Go commends Pinoy boxing champ: Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go sponsors a resolution commending and congratulating Marlon Tapales for winning the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation’s (IBF) World Super Bantamweight titles. During Wednesday’s plenary session, May 10, 2023, Go sponsored Senate Resolution No. 587 to acknowledge the pride and honor that Tapales brought to the country. “Tapales' triumphant feat is only befitting to be given due distinction for he has brought pride and honor to his fellow countrymen and has served as an inspiration to all Filipino athletes,” Go stated in his resolution. “He (Tapales) has proven himself to be an excellent athlete and his performance in the ring has left his opponent in awe. Marlon you have made your mark in the world of boxing and your achievement is a source of pride and honor for your family, friends, and your country,” Go said in his sponsorship speech. Tapales won a split decision over his Uzbek opponent at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas to become the WBA and IBF World Super Bantamweight Champion. Tapales also exhibited an impressive performance by outboxing the previously unbeaten Murodjon Akhmadaliev to secure victory and claim the world title in a higher weight division. The two judges scored the bout in favor of the Mindanaoan boxer, 115-113 improving his boxing record of 37 victories against three defeats and zero draws. The Senate unanimously adopted the resolution. (Bibo Nueva España/Senate PRIB)

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