Petecio, Jara bag bronze medals in SEA Games boxing

Filipina Olympian Nesthy Petecio will receive a bronze medal in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games after a surprising semifinal loss to Indonesian boxer Hasanah Huswatun in the women's 63kg class.

Petecio, who was a favorite to win gold, appeared to be controlling the bout but ultimately lost by split decision.

Huswatun will now face Thailand's Somnuek Thananya for the gold medal.

Another Filipino boxer, Flint Jara, is also assured of a bronze medal after winning his quarterfinal match in the men's 54kg division.

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