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Eumir Marcial overcomes Eddy Colmenares in Thrilla-like slugfest
Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial secured a hard-earned majority decision victory over Eddy Colmenares to claim the vacant WBC international middleweight title.
The Olympic bronze medalist rallied past two knockdowns in the "Thrilla in Manila II" event held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Marcial, now with a record of 7-0 with 4 knockouts, showcased sharp boxing and slick counters despite being knocked down in the third and tenth rounds.
Colmenares, who fell to 11-3-1 with 11 knockouts, warned Marcial that their fight would be a "war."
The event also featured a WBC world strawweight championship bout between Melvin Jerusalem and Siyakholwa Kuse.
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