Former World Champion Alex Silva Wants Another Shot at Joshua Pacio After He Beats Hiroba Minowa

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Former ONE World Champion and current #5-ranked strawweight contender Alex “Little Rock” Silva of Brazil is looking to book himself a rematch against reigning ONE Strawweight World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, should he get past his next opponent.

Silva takes on rising Japanese star Hiroba Minowa at ONE: FISTS OF FURY III, a previously recorded event from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore scheduled for broadcast this Friday, 19 March.

Silva succumbed the world title to Pacio in January of 2020, losing by closely-contested split decision after five rounds of action. Although “Little Rock” believes he won that fight, he says he’s moved on and is focused now on earning his place back at the top.

“I believe I’m one of the top guys in the division. My last fight was against Joshua [Pacio], who is the champion. Again, I say I think I won that fight. It was a very close split decision,” said Silva.

“‘Don’t leave the decision in the judges’ hands.’ That’s the biggest lesson I learned from that fight. Because from my point of view, I’m sure I won that fight. However, I respect the decision. Next time, I just have to finish.”

If Silva can get past Minowa, he could certainly make a case. The 38-year-old veteran and Copa de Mundo BJJ World Champion is known as one of the most dangerous fighters at strawweight.

“I think I deserve one more [shot at the world title],” said Silva.

Against Minowa, however, Silva may have his hands full.

Minowa was last seen in October, snatching a split decision win of his own against Pacio’s Team Lakay teammate, Lito Adiwang.


In that fight, Minowa just barely escaped the jaws of defeat as he nearly succumbed to a deep kimura in the first round. Still, the Japanese fighter showcased tremendous grappling ability to turn the tables on Adiwang and eventually take home the victory on the scorecards.

Silva studied Minowa’s most recent performance and knows what to expect against the former Shooto Champion.

“I was quite surprised, because Lito is a strong guy in the division. But he (Minowa) controlled the fight and deserved to get the win. I’m excited for the chance to test my skills against him. I believe I’m the best grappler in the division, and have everything I need to finish him. I’m going to finish him in the second round,” said Silva.


“I think he’s a good and young fighter. I watched his last fight, and he showed good grappling. But grappling is where I feel right at home. In this particular fight, his strength will be his weakness, because his strength is in grappling, and grappling is where I feel comfortable.”

ONE: FISTS OF FURY III is the third and final installment in the “Fists of Fury” event series.

The headline bout features a showdown between ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Champion Regian Eersel and hard-hitting #2-ranked contender Mustapha Haida, while ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion Janet “JT” Todd begins her quest for a second belt by taking on the #4-ranked Alma Juniku in Muay Thai in the co-main event.

Ganap TV Digital Awards making waves at international scenes

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International Celebrities are already looking forward to the 1st Ganap TV Digital Awards. This digital event will feature International Celebrities from the Netherlands, London, Turkey, Canada, India and other countries. The Ganap TV Digital Awards will honor International Celebrities for their participation in the previous episodes in which they took part in the program to inspire and give hope in the midst of the pandemic.


It's been one year already since the pandemic caused by Covid19. This is also where the Ganap TV Online program started where you can watch the program on Facebook and Youtube Channel. Global Fashion Designer John Guarnes and International Creative and Technical Director Bench Bello developed the concept and the Hosts/Producers of the said program. March 2020 during the lockdown, John and Bench thought of creating an online program and inviting their celebrity friends around the world affected by the pandemic. The digital program wants to encourage and inspire all viewers not to despair and have the courage to face such a situation. We are aware that many are depressed during this time. Because of the local and international guest celebrities of the program who provided comfort and inspiration so it continues to until this day. When the program started, there were so many Digital Programs emerged but only few programs stayed on air but Ganap TV still continues it with their programs such as The Digital Tandem of John and Bench, Dear Mamou V by Ms. Virgie Monton. Please also watch out for the new program THE PINK ROSE SHOW by Ms. Rose Tolentino Santiago Licup a Philanthropist and Socialite.


Successful and well-respected people were part of the jury, including Atty. Maggie Abraham-Garduque (Celebrity Lawyer), Director Larry Asistin (TSG Franchisor/Events Director), Benz Jandoc (CEO-BrandAsia Channel and BrandVentures), Sandra Kaczkurkin (CEO-Founder-Editor at Large WFMN) and Matte Laurel-Lifestyle Writer of Canadian Inquirer and COO for Ron Zalko Fitness and Yoga Club.

Recently, John and Bench were awarded as Best Hosts and Best Technical Director of FLAME INTERNATIONAL in London, UK. The Live premiere of the Digital Awards will air on March 20, 2021- 8 PM on their Social Media Account at Ganap TV Online. They encourage everyone to subscribe to their YouTube Channel and like the Facebook Page.


Among the International and local Celebrities to be honored are Mr. Mon Confiado International Filipino Multi Awarded Filipino Actor, Mr. Börje Lundberg - International Actor, Ms. Miiz Gracie - International Beauty Queen, Model, Singer, and songwriter, Mr. Burhan Sirma - International Actor, Model and Animal Advocate, Mr. Adrie Van de Nieuwenhof - International Artist/Model and Founder of Mr. And Ms. Art 2021, Ms. Rachaana Jain- International Singer, Songwriter and Founder of Wow pageant, Mr. Limuel Hayag Vilela - International Model/Businessman, Ms. Yana Flame - Founder and Organizer of Flame International Fashion and Arts Festival, Ms. Marisa Di Muro- International Soprano Singer and many more.



The digital event will be hosted by Mr. Nolo Lopez-International Recording Artist, Ms. Mariel Prion- Model and beauty Queen - Ms Teen GLAM International, Mrs. Charo Calalo Laude- Mrs. Universe-Philippines 2019 and Mr. Lance Raymundo - Viva Artist Singer/Actor/Model/Brand Influencer.


The Ganap TV Digital Awards is grateful to their sponsors such as Goldenpine Enterprises Inc., MetaOrient Medical Equipment & Supplies Trading - CEO Ms.Elise Sonza, Casa Medica, Inc., Lexerl Trading, Supreme Simon's Place Resto and Bar, Lens of Life Production, France Baker, VM Designs and Furnitures, PRIMO Modelo Philippines and Villa Susana Events Place.

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