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Eumir Marcial gets advice from Golovkin after Paris Olympics exit
Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial expressed emotional distress after his unexpected elimination from the 2024 Paris Olympics in the men's 80kg division.
Marcial, a Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist, lost to Uzbekistan's Turabek Khabibullaev by unanimous decision in their Round of 16 bout, citing difficulties with his opponent's height and reach.
Despite previously stating that the Paris Games would be his last, Marcial admitted uncertainty about his next career move following his early exit.
He recently met boxing star Gennady "GGG" Golovkin in Paris, who consoled him and offered advice on his future in the sport.
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