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Boxing: Ex world champ Rodel Mayol takes challenger to Nietes under his wing

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/08/07/20180809-nietes.jpg"/><figcaption>Donnie Nietes (left) and Aston Palicte.</figcaption></figure></div>Having former world champion Rodel Mayol as his main trainer can be considered a huge advantage for world title challenger Aston Palicte who is preparing to battle three-division world champion Donnie Nietes this weekend.This is because apart from being a former elite boxer, the 37-year-old Mayol is familiar with the style of Nietes as the two have sparred countless times in the Philippines and the United States.Mayol used to spar a lot at the famed ALA Boxing Gym in Talamban, Cebu and was regularly tapped by Nietes when the Murcia-native boxer needed a sparmate in the United States.“Kami ang madalas mag-spar nung nasa Pilipinas pa ako tapos pag nasa US sila, madalas malalaki ang boxers dito kaya ako din ang hinahanap nila,” said Mayol.“Si Donnie, ibang klase ang timing niya. Mahirap din makita yung uppercut at overhand right kaya yun ang pinag-aaralan namin ni Aston,” added Mayol.Mayol will be working in the corner of Palicte who will vie for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) 115-pound crown opposite Nietes this Sunday (Manila time) at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif.Known as “Batang Mandaue”, Mayol became World Boxing Council (WBC) world lightflyweight champion when he scored a second round knockout over Mexican Edgar Sosa last November 2009 in Mexico.Now based in Los Angeles, Mayol retired in 2012 after compiling a decent 31-6-2, 22 via knockouts, all six losses came at the hands of world champions.Mayol’s championship experience gives him an astute ability to measure an elite fighter’s capabilities inside the ring.“Kung sa power, lamang na lamang si Aston kasi ito talaga ang timbang niya. Si Donnie, maliit naman talaga at umaakyat lang ng timbang kaya sa tingin ko, malayo agwat ng power ni Aston kay Donnie,” said Mayol.“Pero hindi dapat magkumpiyansa si Aston kasi kung hindi niya makuha yung tamang timing, paglalaruan lang ni Donnie yung mga suntok niya. Dun na siguro papasok yung experience ko na maituro sa kaniya,” said Mayol. Mayol believes Palicte has the tools not only to beat Nietes but also to reign as a longtime world champion.“Magaling din si Aston hindi lang talaga nabigyan ng magandang promotion noon kaya ito na yung chance niya,” said Mayol. &quot;80% chance na mananalo si Aston pero 100%, magandang laban ito.&quot;A native of boxing hotbed Bago City, the 27-year-old Palicte has a record of 24-2, 21 via stoppage while Nietes, 36, carries an equally impressive tally of 41-1-4, 23 via the short route. The Nietes-Palicte bout is part of the “Superfly 3” card which will also feature Mexican icon Juan Francisco Estrada and Japanese superstar Kazuto Ioka who will battle separate foes. <div>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</div>

Having Rodel Mayol as his main trainer can be considered a huge advantage for Aston Palicte who is preparing to battle Nietes this weekend.

Having Rodel Mayol as his main trainer can be considered a huge advantage for Aston Palicte who is preparing to battle Nietes this weekend.