Alan W. Barnett of Al’s Diner is the newest backer of the Davao City Amateur Boxing Team, giving Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) Davao Chapter President Edgar Ibuyan another supporter.
Barnett is giving the nine boxers a victory party on Saturday, 2 p.m., at Al’s Diner to honor their two golds, three silvers and four bronzes output in the recent Kaamulan Boxing Festival, topped by Gen.Santos City.
On Thursday’s DSA Forum at the Tower Inn , Barnett said he decided to help the fighters after being convinced by fellow American Ron Doran to also contribute.
The boxers will also get cash rewards courtesy of Al’s Diner, popular for its giant burger.
Engelbert and John Vincent Morante won the gold medals for the team managed by Doran, who is also known for backing former amateur standout Ali Brashary Cali.
Cali is now a professional fighter for Wakee Salud in Cebu which was facilitated by Doran. Cali, Doran said, will be having another professional fight on March 15 in Manila.
Doran also bared that they have also sought supporters to help in the improvement of the boxing gym at the back of the Davao City Recreation Center.
He thanked Councilor Ibuyan for being a generous supporter too to the fighters.
Ring idol Manny Pacquiao and NCCC Mall came in as supporters to amateur boxing also by providing them with food and equipment.
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