Farenas pits power vs Pacquiao victim | Inquirer Sports

Farenas pits power vs Pacquiao victim

By: - Editor / @RLuarcaINQ
/ 02:26 AM March 19, 2014

MANILA, Philippines — Michael Farenas’ punching power will be gauged when he tangles with Mexican veteran Hector Velazquez for the WBC Asian Boxing Council super featherweight title on March 21 at FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

The 29-year-old Farenas (37-4-4 with 29 knockouts) has disposed of his last three foes in a combined five rounds, the last a two-round stoppage of Jesus Rios last Dec. 13.

Though already 39, Velazquez (56-20-3, 38 KOs) still packs a wallop and is a wily tactician.

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He gave Manny Pacquiao anxious moments before being stopped in the sixth round in 2005.

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Fareñas and Velazquez will headline the fight card put up by MAG Pacman Boxing Promotions and sponsored by CherrylumE, DIY (Do It Yourself) Hardware, and Harrix Wires and Cables. It will be aired on GMA 7 on March 22 after Eat Bulaga.

“I know that Velazquez is a formidable opponent, but I will do everything to make him fall, said Farenas, a protege of former two-division world champion Gerry Peñalosa.

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