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    Gabuco, three other boxers reach SEA Games semis to be assured of medal

    Gabuco, three others make it to semis, assured of medal in SEAG
    Dec 4, 2019
    Josie Gabuco's Thai foe shows she's a good sport.
    PHOTO: Jerome AscaƱo

    FOUR boxers led by Josie Gabuco advanced to the semifinals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games to clinch a medal on Wednesday at the PICC Forum.

    Gabuco, the reigning Asian champion, beat Raksat Chuthamat of Thailand, 4-1, in the light flyweight quarterfinals to assure herself of at least a bronze medal in the competition.

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    Bantamweight Aira Villegas beat Vongphachan Vilayphone of Laos, 5-0, while flyweight Irish Magno won over Hui Xin Yee Leona, 5-0, to also clinch at least a bronze in the SEA Games.

    Carlo Paalam also overwhelmed his opponent, winning over Khamsathone Khamphouvanh, 5-0, in his light flyweight quarterfinal bout.

    Meanwhile, Rogen Ladon, Charly Suarez, and John Marvin also open their campaign on Thursday as they also go for a semifinal berth against separate opponents.

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    Josie Gabuco's Thai foe shows she's a good sport.
    PHOTO: Jerome AscaƱo
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