Eumir Marcial scores unanimous decision for 3rd straight pro victory

MANILA, Philippines, October 10 ------ Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial shrugged off a deep cut on his right eye as he staved off American Steven Pichardo to stay unbeaten as a professional boxer. Despite suffering a cut from an accidental headbutt in the second round, Marcial scored a unanimous decision win over Pichardo in their six-round middleweight fight on Sunday (Manila time) in California.

The Olympic bronze medalist remained unbeaten in three matches with one knockout as a pro. The 26-year-old Marcial sustained his fine showing from his previous match last April where he knocked out Isiah Hart in the fourth round in Las Vegas.

Pichardo slid to an 8-3 record (2 KOs) in front of his home crowd.

Source: sports.inquirer.net

Editor's note:

In the main event of the evening, Jerwin Ancajas lost to Fernando Martinez for the second straight time via unanimous decision in their battle for the IBF super flyweight belt. All three judges scored the bout 119-109, 118-110, 118-110 in favor of Martinez.

In Parañaque, Michael Pacquiao wins his first amateur bout on Sunday, beating Nathaniel Ruiz by unanimous decision. “Sinubukan ko lang ang boxing,” said Michael, who was named the Best New Artist of the Year by the Aliw Awards in 2020 for his viral rap “Hate.”