ESPINOSA BOUT PROMOTERS IN HOT WATER
Malacanang, Dec. 20, 1997 - President Ramos has scolded two officials for non-payment of $130,000 in prize money to WBC featherweight champion Luisito Espinosa, who successfully defended his title in Mindanao last week.
The President told South Cotabato Governor Hilario de Pedro and Games and Amusements Board chairman Dominador Cepeda Jr. he wanted the problem settled by next month.
The two officials were at Malacanang along with Espinosa, his father-trainer and his wife Maricherie, whose published interviews complaining about the delayed payment called the president's attention.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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