Boxers Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas share inspiration in upcoming Paris Olympics

Petecio and Villegas punched their tickets to the Summer Games in the Olympic Qualifiers for boxing held last March.As they carry the flag and hope for the nation's second gold medal, Petecio and Villegas are also challenged to claim the country's first gold medal in boxing.Petecio fell short of that in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics three years ago as she settled for silver against Sena Irie in the 60kg finals.

"Di naman siya ganun kadaling makukuha, paghihirapan talaga 'yan and naniniwala ako na andiyan lagi si Lord para gabayan ako," Petecio told JP Soriano in his 24 Oras report aired on April 9.Villegas, meanwhile, will dedicate her upcoming stint to her brother who previously wanted to become a national athlete."Pangarap niya maging national team.

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