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Philippines national amateur boxing athletes

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The national amateur boxing athletes of the Philippines represent the country and compete in regional, continental and international matches and tournaments sanctioned by the International Boxing Association (AIBA). Christopher Cain will be the training and conditioning consultant of the ABAP.

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Boxers

1992 Manny Pacquiao began his amateur career with an amateur record of 64(4 - 60 - 0KO )fights before turning pro in 1995.

List of medalists

The country has harvested 2 silvers and 3 bronzes in Olympic boxing.

Silver medalists

  • Anthony Villanueva - Featherweight 1964 Tokyo
  • Mansueto "Onyok" Velasco - Light Flyweight 1996 Atlanta
  • Bronze medalists

  • José Villanueva - Bantamweight 1932 Los Angeles
  • Leopoldo Serantes - Light Flyweight 1988 Seoul
  • Roel Velasco - Light Flyweight 1992 Barcelona
  • 2004 Athens Olympics

    Four Filipino boxers attended the 2004 Summer Olympics. Two lost their first bouts while the other two survived until the second rounds. The team's combined record was 2-4.

    Entry list

  • Harry Tañamor (Light Flyweight)
  • Violito Payla (Flyweight)
  • Romeo Brin (Light Welterweight)
  • Christopher Camat (Middleweight)
  • 2008 Beijing Olympics

    One Filipino boxer attended the 2008 Summer Olympics.

    Entry list

  • Harry Tañamor (Light Flyweight)
  • 2006 Doha Asian Games

    Seven amateur boxers competed for 11 gold medals at stake in this edition of the Asiad. Four out of the seven qualified for the semifinals and two made it to the final bouts. The Philippines is ranked 3rd with two gold medals and two bronze medals.

    References

    Philippines national amateur boxing athletes Wikipedia