Albert Francisco, right, stakes his perfect record against Dennis Endar with the Philippine Youth flyweight belt on the line in the main event of Blow-by-Blow on Friday at San Andres Sports Complex in Manila–MP PROMOTIONS/Wendell Alinea
MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine Youth flyweight crown will be on the line when Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow makes its Manila debut Friday night at San Andres Sports Complex.
A pair of promising southpaws—Albert Francisco and Dennis Endar—clash for 10 rounds with their respective stables fighting for pride and honor.
Francisco represents the Johnny Elorde Stable of Sucat, Paranaque, while Endar fights out of the MP Boxing Gym of Davao City.
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“It’s great to be back in Manila, the city where I called home during my early days as a young and ambitious professional fighter,” Pacquiao said.
The 24-year-old Francisco is undefeated with an 11-0 record, seven of which came by knockout.
Extending his unbeaten streak, however, won’t be a walk in the park with a heavy hitter in Endar standing in his way.
Endar, 23, has scored five knockouts in his six victories against only one defeat.
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Blow-By-Blow is shown every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. on ONE Sports channel.
There will be 12 other bouts scheduled in the slugfest arranged by renowned matchmaker Art Monis and finalized for approval by Blow-By-Blow executives Marife Barrera and Lenelyn Tomas.
Resurrected by the eight-division champion himself in late 2022, Blow-By-Blow is the country’s only regular boxing show on television.