Reigning world champion Nesthy Petecio of the Philippines defeated Italian Irma Testa in the featherweight boxing semi-final on Saturday to keep her in the contest for what could be her country's second-ever gold medal in the Olympics.
The diminutive 29-year-old lost the first round against a much-taller Testa but won the second and was on the front foot throughout the third, chasing her opponent with lightning-quick steps and rapid-fire punches.In an arena that gave Petecio a home-crowd feel thanks to roaring cheers from team mates, officials and Filipino journalists, Petecio grabbed the win in a split decision, crying and falling to her knees as her name was announced.
"It's not for me. It's for my family, my country and for all the people from the Philippines who have prayed for me. I love you, I love you."AdvertisementTesta also lauded Petecio's win, saying she was happy with her medal - Italy's first in the still-young Olympic discipline of women's boxing. "The rivalry between me and Nouchka is one of them really," Price said."But we are all top-class girls. It's who is better on the day, but I don't fear anyone."
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