(Rank No.6 in the world this year)

'ALEX 'The Lion' PAGULAYAN

(Currently No.6 in the World)

A 28 year-old from Mandaluyong City, played a near flawless game as he kept the Filipino No.1 in his chair for most of the match. With wins over Yang, Bustamante and now Reyes, Manalo is starting to look like a genuine title contender and if he can maintain his smooth rhythm and unflappable manner it will take a good man to stop him.