Businessman-politician Luis “Chavit” Singson is throwing his support behind former Olympian Charly Suarez, who left on Sunday to prepare for his coming World Boxing Organization Jr lightweight eliminator fight in Las Vegas.
The 36-year-old Suarez will go up against Andres Cortes on September 20 in Arizona in a clash put up by TOP Rank Promotions.
In 17 fights, the pride of Davao del Norte is undefeated in a streak that began on Jan. 1, 2019.
Cortes is also undefeated, but with more fights up his sleeves. He has not lost in 22 bouts, the most recent of which was a unanimous decision win over Abraham Nova on June 21.
Cortes is ranked No. 2 by the WBO and ninth by the World Boxing Council, while
Suarez is rated No. 3 by WBO and No. 5 by the International Boxing Federation.
“Ito na ang pag-asa natin na magkaroon tayo ng bagong champion. Malaki ang pag-asa ni Charly,” said Singson.
Beating Cortes will allow the three-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist a chance to seek a title fight in the junior lightweight category.
Singson has assumed the role of pro bono manager on behalf of Suarez since March last year, after he almost did not get his purse when he fought and won over Paul Fleming.
That’s when he stepped in and asked Top Rank’s Bob Arum to arrange Suarez’s next fights.
“This is the third time that he has won a fight. If he wins this one, it will be an eliminator fight,” added Singson.
Suarez has been training under coach Delfin Boholst at Singson’s Tagaytay City residence.
