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Sabillo retains OPBF title
B-MEG wins PBA crown

Sabillo retains OPBF title

Using his power and speed, Merlito “Tiger” Sabillo of Toboso, Negros Occidental knocked down in the 7th round challenger Jonathan Refugio of Malaybalay-Bukidnon to retain his Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation mini-flyweight title, Friday night at the La Proa Ballroom of L’ Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City.

Unleashing a combination of punches targeting Refugio’s mid-section, the undefeated Sabillo registered the 8th TKO in his boxing career and improved his record to 18 victories.

Pummeling the Bukidnon challenger into submission in the 7th round, Sabillo had his foe kneeling on the canvass with two minutes and 36 seconds in the round, prompting international referee Samson Libres to give him the mandatory 8-count.

B-MEG wins PBA crown

Denzel Bowles had his name etched in B-Meg’s history books last night as he converted two pressure-paced free throws to force an over time then scored 10 points in the extra period to give his team a 90-84 victory against Talk N Text to clinch in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last night.

All praises for his 23-year-old import, B-Meg coach Tim Cone said Bowles is “too young to know”, noting the relaxed mood of the player despite the 39 points and 21 rebounds he put in last night.

The 4-3 win over the defending champion was the ninth championship in all for the franchise formerly known as Purefoods and the 14th overall for Cone, who took over just before the season started.

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