Filipino boxers continued their strong campaign at the Asian Games as Riza Sipon, Hergie Bacyadan Progella and Eumir Marcial Pagara advanced to the quarterfinals in their respective divisions.
Sipon secured her place in the next round after producing a composed performance in the women’s competition, keeping her medal hopes alive as the tournament moves into its decisive stages.
Progella likewise moved through the early rounds, displaying the aggressive style and ring control that have kept her in contention against the region’s leading fighters.
Pagara completed the Philippine trio advancing to the quarterfinals, adding another opportunity for the country to contend for medals in the boxing competition.
The three victories strengthen the Philippines’ presence in the tournament as the boxers enter the knockout stages, where each bout becomes increasingly important in the race for the podium.
With the quarterfinals ahead, Sipon, Progella and Pagara will look to extend their campaigns and move one step closer to securing medals for the Philippines.
