Naging emosyunal ang kinatawan ng Pilipinas sa boxing sa Paris Olympics 2024 na si Eumir Marcial matapos matalo sa katunggaling si Turabek Khabibullaev ng Uzbekiztan via unanimous decision.

Natalo ang bronze medalist ng Tokyo Olympics sa Round of 16 match sa men's 80kg division.

Aminado si Marcial na natalo siya dahil sa kaniyang natural weight class at sa tangkad naman ng kalaban. Masakit daw para sa kaniya ang pagkatalo dahil para na rin daw niyang naipatalo ang laban ng mga Pilipino.

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"My fighting spirit has never once wavered for the Philippines," aniya sa kaniyang Facebook post.

"I’m devastated and at loss for words. It’s a tough loss, I do not know how to explain this loss to all the Filipinos who believed in me and supported me. It’s a difficult place to be in, no one really prepares to lose. But like I said there’s no excuses. The people know that it has always been my absolute dream to win the gold medal at the Olympics not just for myself, for my family, but most especially, for the Philippines."

"I went to training every day with a mindset of winning the gold. I’ve put in the hard work and sacrificed so much for this dream, as far as putting my professional career on hold."

"Not many people know but behind the scene, I sustained an injury two weeks leading up to this match that prevented me to move and do my usual training, which also affected my mental strength and overall performance."

"But no regrets still, I know God has a bigger purpose for this loss. I may not understand it now but I need to trust that it was God’s protection to keep me safe from any further potential injury."

"I gave my all in that ring and regardless of the result, I am deeply grateful to all of the Filipinos who believed in me and supported me. I’m so proud to have been able to represent our country once again here at the Olympics. Thank you for all your prayers and words of encouragement."

"This is not the end of my journey," aniya pa.