Randy’s return to Melbourne was supported by a local group of Filipinos. Randy’s fan base had grown and there has been a strong support from the community. The crowd was chanting and yelling instructions in Filipino, “Mabuhay ka Randy…” “Suntokin mo sa katawan!” It felt like the fight was back home. I remember at the previous bout when there was only a handful of Filipinos in the crowd, and now people were waiting in line to get pictures with the champion. A few of the fans were in awe of Randy’s speed and power. One gentleman who was at the previous bout said “Lalong bumilis si Randy ngayon. Galing ng improvement niya.” WBC Asia Promoter of the Year Mr. Peter Maniatis stated “Randy is ready for a world title fight. He has the talent and attributes to make it in not only in this weight division but also other weight classes.” The next bout will be around June 2014, until then Randy will relax, play some basketball and re-focus on his next fight. The bout was held at the Malvern Town Hall.
