Philippines Eumir Felix Marcial in blue comfort Syria’s Ahmad Ghousoon after defeating him in the Boxing Men’s 71-80Kg Semifinal bout for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
Eumir Marcial is not rushing into a high-paying fight. His focus is on the Paris Olympics. Marcial plans to use his upcoming professional fights to improve his skills for the ultimate goal of winning a gold medal next year. He acknowledges that fighting professionally will give him more experience.
Marcial secured a place in the light-heavyweight division of men’s boxing in the Olympics after defeating Syria’s Ahmad Ghousoon in the Asian Games. He became the fourth Filipino to qualify for the Summer Games. Marcial will face China’s Tanglatihan Touhetaerbieke for the gold medal. Marcial believes that his professional fights will help him prepare for the Olympics by allowing him to learn from different coaches and gain new techniques.
Other Filipino athletes who have already qualified for the Paris Olympics are gymnasts Caloy Yulo and Aleah Finnegan and pole vaulter EJ Obiena. With Tokyo Games medalists Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio eliminated, all hopes for a medal in boxing rest on Marcial’s shoulders. Marcial has stated that this event will be his last chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Marcial defeated Ghousoon with a solid left to the mid-section in the second round, followed by a devastating right hook. His team is now devising a game plan to overcome China’s Touhetaerbieke, who won his semifinal bout against Uzbekistan’s Turabek Khabibullaev. Marcial acknowledges that the competition is tougher in the light-heavy division and he has one year to prepare for the challenges ahead.
Overall, Marcial is focused on his Olympic gold medal aspirations and believes that his professional fights will help him refine his skills and techniques.
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