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PNP Chief PGen. Nicolas Torre and Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte. Alexis Carlo Corpuz, ABS-CBN News/Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao

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Michael Delizo

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753250829449composites1 1.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">PNP Chief PGen. Nicolas Torre and Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte. <em>Alexis Carlo Corpuz, ABS-CBN News/Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao</em></span></span></span>MANILA — Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Wednesday said he accepts the challenge of Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian &quot;Baste&quot; Duterte to a fistfight, proposing it be turned into a charity match for victims of weather disturbances.</div><p>Torre proposed holding a 12-round match at 9 a.m. this Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. He said he hoped sponsors could fund each round, with the proceeds going to those affected by the inclement weather.</p><p>“Whether he’s serious or not, let’s just put this to better use. Kung ‘yan ang gusto niya, madaling pagbigyan ‘yan, boxing na lang para madaling i-set up,” Torre told reporters when asked to respond to Duterte’s statement.</p><p>(If that’s what he wants, that’s easy to grant—let’s just go with boxing because it’s easier to set up.)</p><p>He said he would personally ask the Araneta management to set up a boxing ring.</p><p>In an earlier media appearance, Duterte cursed Torre and challenged him to a fistfight. The two have been at odds, with Torre leading the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/6/4/torre-insists-duterte-arrest-was-done-by-the-book-0007">arrest</a> of the vice mayor&#x27;s father, former President Rodrigo Duterte.</p><p>“Matapang ka lang naman, you have the position eh. Pero kung suntukan tayo, alam ko kaya kita kung ganon lang. You are a coward. You are nothing without your position,” the younger Duterte said.</p><p>(You’re only brave because you have the position. But if it’s a fistfight, I know I can take you down. You are a coward. You are nothing without your position.)</p><p>Torre said he planned to hit the gym on Thursday for a quick workout.</p><p>“He was the one who issued the challenge. Sa atin naman, tinatanggap lang naman,” he said.</p><p>(He issued the challenge. For my part, I’m simply accepting it.)</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/6/4/-masyadong-sketchy-yung-decision-vp-duterte-on-torre-s-appointment-as-pnp-chief-0900">‘Masyadong sketchy ‘yung decision: VP Duterte on Torre’s appointment as PNP chief</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1qQ--oSUHiI?si=WPYjKao_9sLk47ht" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div>

<p>Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has accepted the challenge of Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte to a fistfight, proposing it be turned into a charity match for victims of the weather disturbances.</p>

Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III has accepted the challenge of Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte to a fistfight, proposing it be turned into a charity match for victims of the weather disturbances.

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Torre vs Duterte?: PNP chief accepts Baste fistfight challenge for 'charity'

Michael Delizo,

ABS-CBN News

Published July 23, 2025 02:08 PM PHT

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Updated July 23, 2025 08:01 PM PHT

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