Daryl Dela Cruz, a young boxing prodigy from Mandaluyong City, is poised to turn professional immediately after his high school graduation. With his unwavering confidence in his hand speed and footwork, Dela Cruz believes that these skills will pave the way for his success and fortune in the sport of boxing. In Filipino, Dela Cruz expressed his dream of becoming a professional boxer and acknowledged the hard work and sacrifice required to achieve this goal, shortly after winning the gold medal in the secondary boys boxing division at the 2023 Palarong Pambansa.
Trained at the esteemed El Tigre Boxing Gym in Mandaluyong City, Dela Cruz showcased his ferocity in the ring as he relentlessly landed powerful strikes to the body of his opponent, Bienjemar Codoy from Central Visayas. With his tactics and precision, Dela Cruz seized the bantamweight championship title through a split decision, including a memorable moment when he sent Codoy to the canvas with a thunderous left hook. Dela Cruz emphasized the importance of accuracy in his strikes, as he couldn’t afford to let his opponent take advantage of his longer reach.
While other boxers also claimed gold medals in their respective weight divisions, it was Dela Cruz who stole the show with his remarkable performance. One of Dela Cruz’s handlers revealed that he will be ready to enter the professional ranks next year upon his high school graduation. Dela Cruz looks up to boxing legend Manny Pacquiao as one of his idols, aiming to follow in his footsteps. His victory at the Palaro marked another successful campaign for the Big City team, which dominated the competition with 85 gold medals, 74 silvers, and 55 bronzes, securing their 21st consecutive Palaro championship.
In the secondary boys basketball division, Jared Bahay of Central Visayas led his team to victory in an upset against the heavily favored National Capital Region (NCR). Bahay’s exceptional performance, scoring 29 points and sinking three three-pointers in the first period, propelled Central Visayas to a 77-73 win. Bahay regarded his clutch shot as his defining moment, showcasing his skills and seizing the opportunity to emerge victorious. Supported by players Alden Paul Cainglet and Rezald Joshua Dacalos, Bahay demonstrated that with patience and utilizing their speed advantage, his team could overcome the height disadvantage posed by NCR’s players, including Elijah Yusi, Carl Alfanta, and Juancho Palanca.
Although NCR reclaimed their dominance in the secondary girls category by defeating Central Visayas with a score of 72-53, the thrilling performance of Bahay and his team in the boys basketball division left a lasting impression.
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