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Seven Philippines pugs vie in world joust
Filipino boxers, led by Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam, are set to compete in the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England, from September 4-14.
Paalam, aiming for a medal after missing out in the previous Olympics, is participating in the men's 55kg division.
Other members of the seven-strong Philippine team include Southeast Asian Games medalist Riza Pasuit (women's 60kg) and Ronald Chavez Jr. (men's 70kg), who is awaiting visa approval.
Additional boxers competing are Jay Bryan Baricuatro (men's 50kg), Junmilardo Ogayre (men's 60kg), Mark Ashley Fajardo (men's 65kg), and Ofelia Magno (women's 48kg).
The team is undertaking various training camps in Sheffield, England, Xinjiang, China, and Bangkok, Thailand, as part of their preparation.
Paris bronze medalist Aira Villegas was forced to withdraw from the competition due to a shoulder injury.
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