Nesthy Petecio remains last Filipina standing in IBA world boxing tourney
AT A GLANCE
Petecio’s triumph came after Aira Villegas absorbed a 5-0 beating at the hands of Bulgaria’s Zlatislava Chukanova in her opening-round match in the 48-50kg light flyweight division.
Nesthy Petecio clobbered her rival to remain the last Filipina standing in the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, India Sunday, March 19.
Nesthy Petecio advances to the next round in IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, India. (File Photo/AFP)
The 30-year-old Davaoeño showcased her strength that won her the silver medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to outclass sixth seed Guy Tianna of Trinidad and Tobago, 6-0, in the 54-57 kg featherweight class.
Petecio dominated the scorecards by scoring 30-27 from Moroccan, Estonian, Serbian and Indonesian judges and 30-26 from the Venezuelan judge.
The victory not only opened Petecio’s title bid on a high note but also arranged her a next meeting with Venezuela’s Omailyn Alcala, who routed Chandra Kala Thapa of Nepal, 5-0.
Both Petecio and Alcala earned opening round byes.
Petecio’s triumph came after Aira Villegas absorbed a 5-0 beating at the hands of Bulgaria’s Zlatislava Chukanova in her opening-round match in the 48-50kg light flyweight division.
Judges from Argentina and India gave a close 29-28 score in favor of Chukanova, while Cuban, Algerian and Serbian judges had it 30-27 also for the Bulgarian.
Riza Pasuit was the first casualty of the small PH contingent after succumbing to her opening match in the 60-63kg light welterweight class on Friday, March 17.
