Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton, WBO Super Bantamweight Champion, is a Proud Filipina
Posted by: lorna in Filipina in the NewsA Filipina Reigns in Women’s Boxing: I received an email this morning from GMA Pinoy TV about its airing of the Super Bantamweight Championship fight that was held in Ontario, Canada last June 30, 2010 where Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton emerged as the World Boxing Organization’s (WBO) Super Bantamweight champion via split decision over Maria Elena Villalobos of Mexico. It’s a Happy July 4th (American Independence Day, USA) treat when GMA Pinoy TV vicariously allows viewers to empathize — blow-by-blow — with the positive adrenalin rush that can only be found in a great women’s boxing match.
Let’s relive this moment! This latest boxing match, dubbed “Laban ng Pinay: Julaton vs. Villalobos,” will air exclusively on GMA Pinoy TV on July 4 in the US, Canada and the Middle East. On July 11 it will air to Asia Pacific viewers of GMA Pinoy TV.
IN THE USA
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From: Policarpio, Freida V.
Date: Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Subject: WATCH ANA “THE HURRICANE” JULATON WINNING FIGHT FOR THE WBO SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT BELT ON GMA PINOY TV, JULY 4
To: Lorna Lardizabal DietzHi Lorna,
We know you share the same pride and honor we have that a proud Filipina continues to make an indelible mark in the world of female boxing! To all the countless Filipino-Americans and Filipino-Canadians who we know are excited to watch her winning fight, we would appreciate you spreading the word that GMA Pinoy TV will air it in the US and Canada on July 4. (Schedule is indicated below). Don’t miss it!
We would not want the rest of the world to miss the fight, too! It broadcasts only on GMA Pinoy TV on July 4 in the UAE at 6:05 p.m., Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at 5:05 pm and Italy at 4:05 p.m. In the Asia –Pacific region ( Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, etc) it airs on Sunday, July 11 at 11 a.m.
Fries S. Policarpio
GMA International
FSPolicarpio@gmanetwork.com
Pinay Hurricane is WBO Super Bantamweight Champ Two-time world champion Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton grabbed the World Boxing Organization’s (WBO) Super Bantamweight champ via split decision over Maria Elena Villalobos of Mexico last Sunday, June 30 (Monday, Manila time) at the Casino Rama, in Ontario, Canada.
Julaton and Villalobos displayed their mettle in a rousing display of women’s boxing. Villalobos appeared to dominate early in the bout with her punches, but Julaton, now under the tutelage of top-notch trainer Freddie Roach, employed fine jabs, footwork and agile body movements, to eventually rule the bout.
Two judges scored in favor of Julaton’s , 96-94, while the other favored Villalobos, 97-94.
The Fil-am Hurricane who proudly declares her Filipino roots, now has a record of seven wins, two losses and two draws. Just before she saw action in the ring she was quoted as saying, “I’m seeing my opponent as someone who’s prepared, someone who’s hungry to win, who’s come here to fight. I’m game.”
Her coach Freddie Roach, meanwhile, expressed delight in Julaton’s passion for the game. “Her workout is great. She comes to my gym everyday. She is very dedicated,” he said.
With this victory, Julaton redeemed herself after suffering from a unanimous decision loss at the hands of Lisa Brown last March 27, a fight shown on GMA Network and GMA Pinoy TV.
This latest boxing match, dubbed “Laban ng Pinay: Julaton vs. Villalobos” will air exclusively on GMA Pinoy TV on July 4 in the US, Canada and the Middle East. On July 11 it will air on Asia Pacific viewers of GMA Pinoy TV.
For particulars and other details, visit www.GMAPinoyTV.com.
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