Former world champion Marlon “The Nightmare” Tapales has officially withdrawn from his scheduled fight this Saturday, August 29, following a tragic passing within his family.
The heartbreaking news was broken by Troy Kovaks, a close personal friend and confidante of Tapales. The withdrawal removes the Filipino superstar from the upcoming Peter Maniatis Events card in Ballarat, a highly anticipated appearance that had required a tremendous amount of work to organize for Australian boxing fans.
Event organizers were quick to emphasize that while great effort went into bringing Tapales to Australia, the sport takes a back seat in the face of personal tragedy. They expressed full support for the fighter, noting that his family, health, and well-being must remain the absolute priority during this incredibly difficult period.
Marlon Tapales poses with Australian promoter Peter Maniatis.
Australian Hall of Fame promoter Peter Maniatis voiced his unwavering support for the grieving fighter.
"My thoughts are with Marlon and his family. My motto is: Family is the #1 priority. Boxing will always be there," said Maniatis.
Organizers have assured fans and supporters that they will do everything in their power to reschedule Tapales's appearance, hoping to give the Australian public the opportunity to see him compete on their soil in the future.
For now, the boxing community's thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with Marlon Tapales and his entire family as they navigate this profound loss.
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