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Boxing: Eumir Marcial makes quick work of Villalba, stays unbeaten

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial. File photo. Ryan Hafey, Premier Boxing Champions" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/02/12/20230212-boxing-eumir-marcial.jpg"/><figcaption>Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial. <em>File photo. Ryan Hafey, Premier Boxing Champions</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Eumir Marcial stayed unbeaten as a professional boxer after an impressive stoppage win over Argentina&#x27;s Ricardo Villalba on Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.</p><p>Marcial, who fights under Manny Pacquiao&#x27;s MP Promotions banner, knocked down Villalba twice en route to a second round technical knockout victory.</p><p>He improved to 4-0 in his professional career, with this being by far his most comprehensive triumph at this stage. Marcial was in control throughout the brief match, showcasing the power that made him a star at the amateur level.</p><p>He floored Villalba for the first time with just 23 seconds left in the opening round, unleashing a punishing left to the body that was set up by a superb double jab. Villalba managed to beat the eight-count but was clearly wobbly to end the round.</p><p>Marcial pounced in the second round, drilling Villalba with a right hook to the head that sent the Argentine to his knees again. While he was able to stand, the referee elected to stop the fight. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/02/09/23/eumir-marcial-to-face-off-with-ricardo-villalba-in-san-antonio">READ: Eumir Marcial to face off with Ricardo Villalba in San Antonio</a></li></ul><p>This is the fourth straight loss for Villalba, who drops to 20-8-1 in his professional career. </p><p>Marcial was fighting for the first time since October 2022, when he outpointed Steven Pichardo in Carson, California.</p><p>The bout took place in the undercard of the Rey Vargas-O’Shaquie Foster showdown.</p><p>RELATED VIDEO:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/33cUrH7wf_4?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Eumir Marcial stayed unbeaten as a professional boxer after an impressive stoppage win over Argentina's Ricardo Villalba on Saturday at the Alamodome.