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Marcial battles substitute foe in Pacquiao undercard as Olympic dreams remain
Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial, a Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist, is prioritizing his professional boxing career over aiming for the upcoming Olympics.
Marcial will fight Bernard Joseph on Saturday as part of the undercard for Manny Pacquiao's match against Mario Barrios.
He expressed that his focus has shifted to professional boxing after his Olympic experience, where gold remained elusive.
Despite his current focus on the pros, Marcial has not entirely closed the door on a potential return to the Olympics, possibly for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
This upcoming fight marks Marcial's return to the professional boxing scene after a 16-month hiatus.
He is excited to fight in a Manny Pacquiao main event but remains determined not to underestimate his opponent, acknowledging Joseph's preparation.
Marcial is ready to apply what he has learned from Manny Pacquiao, who is gunning for Mario Barrios' WBC welterweight belt.
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Eumir Marcial trained alongside Manny Pacquiao at Knuckheads Gym, marking a significant moment in his boxing career.
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Filipino Olympian Eumir Marcial defeated American Bernard Joseph via technical knockout in the third round during the Pacquiao-Barrios undercard.
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Filipino boxer Mark Magsayo secured a unanimous decision victory against Mexico's Jorge Mata, winning with scores of 100-90 on two scorecards and 98-92 on the third, and also earned the World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas super featherweight title.
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Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, 46, has successfully made weight for his welterweight bout against WBC champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas.
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Manny Pacquiao, 46, announced a potential boxing return in late October or November 2025, following a majority draw with Mario Barrios in a WBC welterweight title fight.
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