Flyweight Carlo Paalam pummeled on his Japanese foe to win by unanimous decision and advance to the gold medal round in men's boxing on Thursday at the Tokyo Olympics.
Ryomei Tanaka, of Japan, in red, and Carlo Paalam, of the Philippines, square off during their flyweight 48-52kg semifinal boxing match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday in Tokyo, Japan. AP Photo
Right from the opening bell, Paalam controlled the tempo of the fight and landed several solid blows on hometown bet Ryomei Tanaka.