By Joaquin Henson, philstar.com, September 17, 2010
MANILA, Philippines - Out on bail to avoid imprisonment for murder, the only Filipino fighter to knock out Manny Pacquiao is reapplying for a Games and Amusements Board (GAB) license to resume his pro boxing career at the age of 38 after a 13-year layoff.
Rustico Torrecampo is the first fighter ever to beat Pacquiao, scoring a third round knockout in Mandaluyong in 1996. Pacquiao wore eight-ounce gloves, compared to Torrecampo’s six-ouncers, as a penalty for checking in overweight.
Torrecampo failed to capitalize on the victory. A month after defeating Pacquiao, he fractured his left hand en route to outpointing Ricky Sales. Instead of seeking professional medical help, Torrecampo went to a “manghihilot” and rested a month. Then, he was forced to fight a series of opponents under threat of suspension by his manager despite a painful wrist. The injury was such a handicap that he won only once in his last six bouts before retiring in 1997 with Read More >>>
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