PNP Chief Declared Winner by Default in Boxing Match
Thousands gathered at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on Sunday, July 27, 2025, eager to watch the charity boxing match between Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III and acting Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte. However, the highly anticipated event ended abruptly when Duterte failed to attend, resulting in Torre being declared the winner by default.
By 10:30 a.m., Torre was already in the ring, ready to fight, while Duterte had earlier announced his absence. Local sources confirmed that Duterte left the Philippines for Singapore days before the scheduled bout, leaving many fans disappointed.
Rescheduling Attempts and Match Outcome
Just a day before the event, Duterte proposed postponing the match to either Tuesday or Wednesday. Despite this, the event proceeded as planned with more than 2,000 attendees filling the venue to support the cause. After a brief countdown, Torre was officially declared the winner, much to the crowd’s mixed reactions.
Following the match, local officials noted that the government raised over P300,000 from entrance fees alone. Additionally, companies generously donated more than P16 million to aid Filipinos affected by the southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat, and other weather disturbances.
Community Support and Future Prospects
The charity boxing match aimed to rally support for those impacted by recent weather calamities. Despite Duterte’s absence, the event successfully gathered significant funds, demonstrating the community’s generosity and commitment to helping affected families.
Gen. Torre expressed hope that the funds would make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. Meanwhile, organizers have yet to announce if a rescheduled bout will take place.
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