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CEBU CITY, Philippines \u2014 Cebuano boxer Rodex \u201cThe Tank\u201d Piala is on a mission to defend Filipino delight as he faces China\u2019s Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke of their upcoming World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental tremendous featherweight title showdown.<\/p>\n
The bout is scheduled for February 8 on the NUSTAR Resort and Casino in Cebu City.<\/p>\n
Piala\u2019s combat towards Laayibieke headlines the \u201cBinukbukay sa Sugbo\u201d combat card, which options three WBO regional title bouts, promoted by OX KBDF Gaming below Cebu\u2019s latest boxing promoter, Dr. Winley Dela Fuente.<\/p>\n
The stakes are private for Piala, as he seeks to avenge the lack of fellow Filipino boxer Virgel Vitor of Bohol, who was knocked out by Laayibieke final July 24 in Tagbilaran City, shedding his WBO Oriental title.<\/p>\n
In an interview with CDN Digital, Piala expressed his dedication to settle the rating.<\/p>\n
\u201cGrabe akong training para pangandam ani nga away, para naa koy ikabalos sa akong kababayan nga si Vitor,\u201d mentioned the ARQ Boxing Stable fighter.<\/p>\n
When requested about his confidence for the upcoming combat, Piala responded with humility and focus, saying, \u201cSa ibabaw ra na sa ring mahibaw-an kinsa gyud ang mas kusog nga boxer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beyond vengeance, Piala sees this combat as a defining second in his boxing profession. Fighting in entrance of his hometown crowd, he goals to guard Cebuano delight and honor his steady, household, and supporters.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis fight is very important to me because it represents my faith in myself, my family, the honor of ARQ Boxing Stable, and Cebu. Fighting against the Chinese boxer in our hometown boosts my morale,\u201d mentioned Piala.<\/p>\n
The Chinese fighter, Laayibieke, is promoted by PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions as a part of the combat contract stemming from his match with Vitor final 12 months.<\/p>\n
Piala, 29, holds a report of 10 wins, together with one knockout, and one loss. He is coming off a defeat in Japan towards Kenji Fujita for the WBO Asia Pacific featherweight title by way of unanimous resolution.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Laayibieke has a 10-2 report, with seven knockouts to his title.<\/p>\n
Piala attracts energy and inspiration from his household and the unwavering help of his administration and training crew at ARQ Boxing Stable.<\/p>\n
\u201cAkong pamilya ug amoang management sa ARQ Boxing \u2014 si Boss Jason, Ma\u2019am Eva, Coaches Eldo, Joseph, Rico, ug Coach Roger, Ma\u2019am Frenciz \u2014 ang nakadasig nako. Sila ang nag-encourage nako nga maninguha ug maayo para maka-daog ko ani nga championship fight,\u201d Piala shared.<\/p>\n
To put together for this match, Piala has devoted himself to an intense coaching camp to make sure he\u2019s in peak situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cNag-training ko ug maayo para masaka akong kumpiyansa para sa away nako kontra ang Chinese nga contender. Sa ibabaw ra sa ring mahibaw-an kinsa gyud ang mas kusog nga boxer.\u201d<\/p>\n