Silver Linings: Nesthy Petecio Bags Silver!
- 3 years ago
Boxer Nesthy Petecio has won silver yielding to Japan’s Sena Irie in the women’s featherweight division.
Irie won via unanimous decision after four judges scored 29-28 and one judge 30-27.
Petecio fell short in the first round but came out more aggressive in the second with quick combination shots to earn the four judges’ nods.
It was a close fight in the crucial third round with Irie winning it and eventually the bout.