(UPDATE) FILIPINO boxer Carlo Paalam scored a payback win against Turkmen Shukur Ovenov in the 2nd World Qualification Tournament men's 57 kg class at the Indoor Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday.
FILIPINO boxer Carlo Paalam scored a payback win against Turkmen Shukur Ovenov in the 2nd World Qualification Tournament men's 57 kg class at the Indoor Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday. Paalam , who had to surrender against Ovenov in the 1st World Qualification Tournament due to a shoulder injury in their round of 16 match last March, defeated the latter this time via unanimous decision, 5-0.
Paalam and Hergie Bacyadan are the last two standing Filipino boxers in the tournament.Bacyadan advanced to the round of 16 women's 75 kg after dispatching Dunia Martinez via unanimous decision on May 27.Bacyadan has to make the semifinals of her division to gain an Olympic slot.Paalam and Bacyadan look to join teammates Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, who have already clinched their Olympic berths.
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