(UPDATE) NESTHY Petecio of the Philippines looks to secure a medal at the Paris Olympics women's 57 kilogram (kg) at the North Paris on Sunday evening (Manila time).
NESTHY Petecio of the Philippines looks to secure a medal at the Paris Olympics women's 57 kilogram at the North Paris on Sunday evening . Petecio faces Chinese Xu Zichun at 9:30 p.m. in the quarterfinals, and a win would guarantee her or the latter at least a bronze medal as a semifinalist.The 32-year-old Petecio advanced to the quarters after defeating home bet and third seed Amina Zidani in the round of 16 via majority decision early Saturday.
A Tokyo Olympics silver medalist, Petecio displayed her power, especially in the last round as she battered Zidani, who couldn't match the Filipino's work rate en route to the triumph that silenced the home crowd.Petecio began her medal bid by earning a unanimous decision over Indian Jaismine Lamboria in the round of 32 on July 31.The pride of Davao is one of the boxers who are still in contention for a medal finish in Paris, with the other two being Carlo Paalam and Aira Villegas .
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