Agree with you. It's still a World Title and we now have another champion representing the Philippines.
A first-round KO is hard to do but Dave did it. His winning record is impressive too and looks at his Knockout rate. He is a rising star and I'm looking forward to more of his achievements in the future. He's just 23 years old after all. More time to shine on the stage.
Hope more PH boxers will be back again in the boxing spotlight. We always have known about that. Not that we are looking for another Manny Pacquiao.
I didn't expect that from Dave Apolinario. At a young age, he was able to prove himself in the ring. He has huge potential but I hope that he could follow in the footsteps of the boxing champ, Manny Pacquiao. To be honest, it's been already years but none could follow Manny's records. Filipino boxers only need to have more perseverance and eagerness to gain more titles.
I guess for us it was really a big surprised and we can call this an upset. He is still very raw even rank outside of the top 10 if I'm not mistaken. And yet his sped and power was too much for his opponent that he was just sitting on his knees and the referee counting in his ears and despite that, maybe he was still dazed and can't really get up. So good win for this kid.