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ENDAR EDGES TRINIDAD IN THRILLER
Davao City's Dennis Endar secured a hard-fought split decision victory over Palawan's Jahzeel "The Technician" Trinidad last night, March 9, at the Calinan Gym in Calinan, Davao City.
Endar, a 24-year-old southpaw from Glan, dropped Trinidad in the 1st round with a knockdown that proved pivotal in the outcome. The Davao home boy dominated the early rounds, landing solid body blows until the 5th round. However, he began to tire, allowing Trinidad to gain momentum and control in the later rounds.
Trinidad, an Elorde prospect, showcased his skills and heart, winning over many new fans with his impressive performance. Despite the early knockdown, he demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, adjusting his strategy to target Endar with short punches until the final bell.
The judges' scorecards reflected the closely contested nature of the fight, with Endar ultimately emerging victorious by split decision. This win marks his 8th victory, against two losses and two draws.
Endar's performance reinforces his status as a world contender, building on his impressive draw against top-class Chinese boxer Hu Longyi in Vietnam last year. His tendency to fade in later rounds, however, may indicate that a move up in weight class is on the horizon.
Trinidad, despite suffering his second setback against 12 wins, demonstrated that he belongs in the world contender category alongside Endar. His showing last night will undoubtedly earn him more recognition and opportunities in the future.
The exciting bout was promoted by Firmo Aligato of Ring Master Boxing Promotion, delivering on predictions of being a fight of the year contender. The non-stop punching action from start to finish showcased the skillset, fitness, and heart of these two young champions.
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