Acting Mayor Duterte Declines Sunday Boxing Match Challenge with Torre
Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte has refused to participate in a boxing match with Philippine National Police Chief Nicolas Torre III on Sunday, citing 'family day' as the reason. Duterte expressed willingness to fight on a weekday instead, questioning the charity aspect of the event. The proposed match was seen as a diversionary tactic by mainstream media. Torre, however, remains prepared with sponsors lined up to donate relief goods regardless of Duterte's decision.
Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte announced that he will not attend the boxing match with Philippine National Police Chief Nicolas Torre III on Sunday, July 27, citing 'family day' as the reason. He mentioned in a pre-taped podcast that he is open to a match on a weekday instead of Sunday. The challenge was initially proposed by Duterte and accepted by Torre, who turned it into a charity event to aid flood victims in Metro Manila. Duterte questioned the need for charity if the intention was simply a fight.
In his podcast, Duterte clarified that he did not challenge Torre but expressed a desire to engage in a physical confrontation. He criticized the media for turning the boxing match into a distraction. Duterte also mentioned a condition for elected officials to undergo a drug test before the match.
Despite preparations at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum for the Sunday match, Duterte insisted on a weekday bout. Torre stated that sponsors are ready to donate relief goods regardless of Duterte's participation.
According to the source: MindaNews.
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