Marcial KOs Syrian, gains Olympics berth

By Aric John Sy Cua

Oct 05, 2023 12:20 am

PHILIPPINE boxer Eumir Marcial has secured a slot in the 2024 Summer Olympics after a KO victory over Ahmad Ghousoon of Syria in the men's 80 kilograms division semifinals on Wednesday in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Marcial floored the Syrian with a minute and 49 seconds remaining in the second round.

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