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Eumir Marcial claims PH’s lone boxing gold in 2025 SEA Games
Eumir Marcial secured the Philippines' lone boxing gold medal in the SEA Games 2025, defeating Indonesia's Maikhel Roberrd Muskita via split decision in the men's 80kg final.
The Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist claimed his fifth career SEA Games gold medal.
His victory came after Filipinos Aira Villegas, Jay Brian Baricuatro and Flint Jara each settled for silver medals.
Villegas, a Paris Olympics bronze medalist, absorbed a 5-0 defeat from Chuthamat Raksat; Jara suffered a similar 5-0 loss to Thanarat Saengphet; while Baricuatro fell prey to Thitiwat Phlongauri in a controversial 1-4 verdict.
Marcial displayed aggression throughout the match, landing cleaner shots and maintaining pressure, particularly in the third round, which decided the contest.
"This is not just for me. This is for the entire nation and the Philippine boxing team. This is for all of us," Marcial said.
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