Marcial absorbs upset from Uzbek foe for quick exit in Paris

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Jul 31, 2024 5:59 am

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial made a quick exit at the Paris Olympics as he suffered a unanimous decision upset loss against Uzbek Turabek Khabibullaev in the men's 80kg round of 16 at the North Paris Arena early Wednesday, July 31 (Manila time).

A Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist, the 28-year-old Marcial got outpunched by the 20-year-old Khabibullaev who scored four 29-28 and one 30-27 in his Olympic debut.

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