Mel Lopez dies; 81
The good, memorable era in amateur boxing are gone. And so is the man who helped the country achieve some of the great moments in this combat sport.
Former Manila mayor, Philippine Sports Commission chair and amateur boxing president Gemiliano Lopez, โMelโ to everyone, died at the age of 81 on New Yearโs day after suffering a heart attack while confined at the St. Lukes Medical Center in Quezon City.