MANILA, Philippines – Top Rank Inc. matchmakers are impressed with undefeated Filipino flyweight prospect Milan "El Metodico" Melindo, according to the promotion’s chief executive officer Bob Arum.

Arum met with ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer during his latest visit to Manila in order to discuss the possibility of including Filipino boxers in future Top Rank cards.

In an interview with Ronnie Nathanielsz of Boxing Scene, Arum said the Top Rank matchmakers are "all impressed with Milan Melindo."

"I've never seen him, but they say that this kid has all the tools and he’s a future great," Arum added.

Melindo is currently undefeated with a 24-0 win-loss record, with eight wins via knockout. He most recently defeated Juan Esquer in Pinoy Pride XI via a technical knockout.

Arum said he is "very, very anxious to see" Melindo, who is the reigning WBC Youth Intercontinental flyweight champion.

The promoter said they are planning to "have some Filipino fighters sent to Las Vegas to train in the Top Rank Gym, get some really good sparring and we will use them over a six-month period."

"Some will go back to the Philippines and fight there, maybe all of them, and we are going to keep using this program to develop the Filipino fighters both for the Philippines and the United States," Arum added.

Aldeguer told Boxing Scene that Robert Garcia, the trainer of Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire, is willing help train the Filipino boxers.