For them to boost up the campaign of Philippines in near AIBA World BoxingChampionships to be held in Milan, Italy on September 1-12, RP boxing team scheduled to leave Philippines to practice in Cuba.
Boxing World Cup gold medalist, light flyweight Harry Tañamor lead the nine-man squad. The 21-day training program of the Philippine team will begin in first week of August.
Aside from Tanamor also include expect to go in Cuba, Rey Saludar (51kgs.), Joan stockpile (54kgs.), Aston Francis Palicte (54kgs.), Charly Suarez (57kgs.), Jheritz Chaves (57kgs.), Joegin Ladon (60kgs.), Jameboy Vicera (60kgs.) and Genebert Basadre (64kgs.).
Cuban coaches Enrique Steyners Tissert, Dagoberto Rojas Scot and national Mentor Patricio Gaspi will see the training program.
Amatuer Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) executive director Ed Picson said that except male boxer who trained in Cuba, they’re now also possible participation of women in the AIBA.
“We would probably have them training in India if China is unavailable,” the statement ABAP.