By Robert Hill
Unbeaten Filipino prospects Angelus “Pitbull” Pilapil and Mac “The Flash” Abila have successfully made weight ahead of their 10-round flyweight showdown at UKC Pro Boxing Series XXXV — October Fist.
The official weigh-in saw Pilapil come in at 50.89kg, with Abila weighing 50.93kg, both comfortably inside the flyweight limit.
The matchup brings together two undefeated fighters with contrasting records and plenty at stake.
Pilapil, 22, enters with a 7-0 record and three knockouts. Representing ARQ Boxing Stable and hailing from Dalaguete, Cebu, he is the reigning WBO Oriental Youth flyweight champion. He claimed the vacant title on February 4, 2026, defeating South Korea’s Dae San Yoon by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the contest 80-72.
Standing across the ring will be Abila, who boasts a 6-0 record with five knockouts. The Polangui, Albay prospect fights out of the Elorde Fight Team and has stopped five of his six professional opponents, making his punching power a key factor in the contest.
Abila, trained by former champ Jetro Pabustan , faces a significant step up against a reigning regional champion, while Pilapil has the opportunity to strengthen his standing with another victory over an unbeaten opponent.
Pilapil has described Abila as “a very good boxer” ahead of the fight, setting the stage for a competitive encounter between two young fighters looking to advance their careers.
With both men undefeated, the 10-round contest promises to be one of the major attractions of the card.
EVENT: UKC Pro Boxing Series XXXV — October Fist
DATE: Sunday, October 11, 2026
VENUE: Elorde Sports Center, Sucat, Parañaque City, Manila
BOUT: Mac “The Flash” Abila (6-0, 5 KOs) vs Angelus “Pitbull” Pilapil (7-0, 3 KOs)
WEIGHTS: Abila 50.93kg | Pilapil 50.89kg
SCHEDULE: 10 rounds — Flyweight
Admission is free, with action scheduled to begin at 10am.
Please arrive early to grab a good seat.
Bacolod's Genesis Servania will fight China's rising star Aketelieti Yelejian for the WBO Asia Lightweight title this November.
The highly-anticipated match up will take place on the undercard of the IBF world title fight between Pedro Taduran and Zhu DianXing at Jeju Island, South Korea.
Aketelieti Yelejian, who suffered a narrow loss to the Prince Albert Pagara in June, rebounded with an impressive IBF Asia victory against Korean Jin Su Kim in Vietnam recently. He is a very rangy and deceptive boxer known for his relaxed combinations, and he's supremely confident in his ability to take down Servania and claim the title.
"I've studied Servania's style, and I know I have the skills to outmaneuver him," Yelejian said yesterday.
"I'm excited to represent China on the international stage once more, and bring home an impressive win against a top and proven boxer like Genesis."
Servania, a seasoned veteran with a 35-4 record, boasts a reputation for toughness that has come from battles at the top level. And has still possesses some of the best body shots in the sport of boxing.
This important title shot gives the filipino the opportunity to re-establish himself on the world scene once more, and it's best remembered that his only defeats have came against world-ranked champions like Oscar Valdez and Andres Cortes.
But the China team have already confidently stated that Yelejian's youth, speed, height, and reach may all prove too much for the Filipino boxer.
Their optimism also exudes for the world title bout, where surprisingly, they are quite dismissive of Pedro Taduran's hopes of beating star Zhu DianXing. They actually rate their boxer so highly, they have predicted that the champion has no chance of retaining the belt.
These claims set up an intriguing backdrop for two massive Philippines v China feature bouts.
Fight Details :
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Location: Jeju Island, South Korea
- Title: WBO Asia Lightweight
- Contenders: Aketelieti Yelejian (China) vs. Genesis Servania (Philippines)
