Boxing Awards Night honors stars, features fights
The second Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night, originally known as the Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde Banquet of Champions since 2000, will honor top achievers in Philippine boxing and sports on March 20 at Okada Manila in Parañaque City.
Led by Liza and Johnny Elorde, the event celebrates Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde's legacy with awards such as Boxer of the Year, Best Manager, and Fight of the Year, which this year will be awarded to Melvin Jerusalem (WBC) and Pedro Taduran (IBF).
Carlos Yulo will receive the Sports Hero Award for his achievements in Paris Olympics, alongside Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas.
Manny Pacquiao, a seven-time Boxer of the Year recipient and member of the Elorde Hall of Fame, is set to attend along with former DILG secretary Benhur Abalos.
The awards ceremony will feature 70 honorees and includes an eight-fight boxing card headlined by Alvin Magramo against Rene Mark Cuarto.
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