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Paalam downs Greek foe in qualifiers

FILIPINO boxer Carlo Paalam began his final push for a Paris Olympics slot by defeating Greek Alexie Lagkazasvili via unanimous decision in the second World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday evening.

All five judges favored Paalam in the men's 57-kilogram (kg) class round of 32 match.

Carlo Paalam (right) FILE PHOTO