By Robbie Pangilinan
Popular PBA player Alex Crisano is flying to Dallas, Texas on Tuesday to watch his idol, pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao defend his welterweight title against Joshua Clottey. He also hopes to have the honor to be part of the People’s Champ entourage.
Crisano, whose contract with Barako Bulls has already expired, recently received an offer from the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) to be part of the team as a heavyweight fighter. Crisano is thankful for the invitation but wants to play basketball for a few more years.
The six-foot-seven basketball star had some boxing training in Brooklyn, New York in his teens. Last Tuesday, March 2, 34-year old Crisano showed the national team coaches and several sportswriters his boxing moves when he visited the ABAP training center in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Contrary to earlier reports, neither Crisano nor PR man/sportswriter Robbie Pangilinan received a call from ABAP chairman Manny V. Pangilinan asking Crisano to try boxing. Crisano, however, admitted that he talked with Robbie about exploring the possibility of joining the RP boxing team as a representative to the ASEAN games in November. Crisano might take a shot in the 3 rounds, 3 minutes per round heavyweight division.
But right now, Crisano is looking at playing basketball for Coke, Rain or Shine, or Burger King which is now Air 21. Crisano, who is quite popular and has a loyal following, will definitely be an asset to the mentioned teams.
“I want to play for a team that needs my talent and skills, my strength and heart,” Crisano says.
Meanwhile, Crisano is excited to be among the millions to watch and support Pacman in Dallas where he will also try to get some tips from Coach Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza.
“I think watching Pacquiao will motivate me more, probably help me decide about joining the RP boxing team?” Crisano says.
After watching the big fight, Crisano will visit his family in New York and his son in Chicago. #
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