MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines has always enjoyed an illustrious boxing culture with the legendary Manny Pacquiao obviously at the top of the heap.
Names like Gabriel Elorde, Luisito Espinosa, Gerry Pealosa, Donnie Nietes, and Jerwin Ancajas are just a few homegrown pugilists who have carried the Philippine flag en route to world championship glory.
Even the amateurs are part of that heritage with Onyok Velasco and Eumir Marcial achieving international glory.
The women’s side, however, still lag in recognition despite producing gold medal winners in various competitions but Nesthy Petecio is ready to break that glass ceiling.
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