Asian Games: Norlan Petecio Opens PH Boxing Campaign with Win

Asian Games: Norlan Petecio opens PH boxing campaign with win

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Norlan Petecio advanced to the next round of the men’s 70-kilogram boxing competition at the Asian Games, beating Cambodia’s Sophor Vy by unanimous decision Monday at Nishio Gymnasium. Petecio, the brother of Olympic boxer Nesthy, earned 30-27 scores from four judges, while another judge scored the bout 29-28 in his favor to open his Aichi-N…

Norlan Petecio opens Asian Games campaign with UD win

The first Filipino boxer to step into the ring got the Philippines off to a winning start in the 20th Asian Games. Norlan Petecio defeated Cambodia’s Vy Sophors via unanimous decision in the preliminary round of the men’s 70kg boxing division on Monday at the Nishio Gymnasium in Nishio City. The 24-year-old Petecio used his […]