By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr.

Brothers ‘Prince’ Albert and Jason ‘El Niño’ Pagara return home to Maasin City, Southern Leyte, where they will compete in Pinoy Pride 44, which begins tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Maasin City gym.

Albert is scheduled to face Laryea Gabriel Odoi of Ghana for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) intercontinental junior featherweight title, while Jason will meet Geisler Ap of Indonesia.

Also scheduled to fight are Jeo ‘Santino’ Santisma of Masbate against Likit Chane of Thailand, ‘King’ Arthur Villanueva of Bago City meets Ren Ren Tesorio of Taguig City, Melvin Jerusalem of Bukidnon takes on Philip Luis Cuerdo of Mandaluyong City, Joy Joy Formentera of Bohol faces Lobert Bayo of Mandaue City, and Keno Macapobre of Toledo City against Carlota Antaran of General Santos City.

The event will also feature a special six-round clash between Go Hosoka and Holly Quinine./JSG, WDJ