Led by Manny Pacquiao, there’s no question that boxing is king in the Philippines when it comes to combat sports. But if Baguio City’s Dave Galera has his way, the sweet science will have to make some room for mixed martial arts in the coming years.“The growth of MMA here in the Philippines is exponential,” said the unbeaten bantamweight, who makes his UFC debut against Royston Wee this Saturday in Singapore. “Its popularity is increasing day by day, especially with the birth of numerous MMA teams and even fitness gyms offering MMA training.”Born in Santa Clara, California, but raised in the p … Read the Full Article Here
Dave Galera: The Philippines’ MMA Hope
Led by Manny Pacquiao, there’s no question that boxing is king in the Philippines when it comes to combat sports. But if Baguio City’s Dave Galera has his way, the sweet science will have to make some room for mixed martial arts in the coming years.“The growth of MMA here in the Philippines is exponential,” said the unbeaten bantamweight, who makes his UFC debut against Royston Wee this Saturday in Singapore. “Its popularity is increasing day by day, especially with the birth of numerous MMA teams and even fitness gyms offering MMA training.”Born in Santa Clara, California, but raised in the p … Read the Full Article Here