PNP Chief Begins Training for Boxing Match
MANILA, Philippines — The highly anticipated boxing match is officially set. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III confirmed that the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Malate, Manila will host the event. Torre began his training on July 24, 2025, at Camp Crame, Quezon City, preparing for the bout against acting Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte.
“The Rizal Memorial Coliseum is already set. A ring is being prepared there for Sunday,” Torre told reporters during an interview at Camp Crame. The four-word keyphrase “boxing match against Duterte” was mentioned early as this event draws public attention.
Charity Fight for Flood Victims
The proposed boxing match against Duterte isn’t just a contest of strength but also a cause for charity. Torre revealed that sponsors have pledged to donate relief goods for those affected by the recent heavy rains and floods, regardless of whether Duterte shows up for the fight.
“It’s up to him. Whether he shows up or not, we already have sponsors donating relief goods for those affected by the heavy rain and the flood,” Torre added, emphasizing the event’s charitable purpose.
The Challenge and Backstory
The challenge began when Mayor Duterte, in his podcast last Sunday, openly called out Torre to a fistfight. The PNP chief accepted, suggesting that the match be turned into a charity event to aid victims of the southwest monsoon (habagat) flooding.
Interestingly, Torre previously led the arrest of Duterte’s father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, as the head of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in March. This history adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming match.
Local sources noted the significance of this event, not only as a sporting contest but as a symbol of goodwill to support communities severely impacted by recent natural disasters.
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