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Boxing: As ABAP voices support, Eumir Marcial explains stand on plans to turn pro

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Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News

Filipino amateur boxer Eumir Marcial said he will stick to the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) program as far as his Olympic training is concerned.Even if he decides to become a professional boxer.“Sabi ko sa kanila (ABAP) ang promise ko sa kanila kung sakaling mag pro ako this year, na until Olympics, gusto ko sila pa rin ang makasama ko sa training, sa mga laban ko, sila pa rin,” Marcial said in a phone interview with ABS-CBN News.“Kasi ang main goal ko pa rin makuha ko ang gold. Siyempre sila pa rin ang kasama ko, kung may tournament ang ABAP, du’n pa rin ako.”Marcial trains under elite men’s head coach Ronald Chavez and is being given advice by ABAP coaching consultant Don Abnett of Australia.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/09/20/boxing-eumir-marcial-punches-ticket-to-2020-tokyo-olympics">Boxing: Eumir Marcial punches ticket to 2020 Tokyo Olympics</a></li></ul>According to Marcial, at least five boxing promoters-managers from the UK and the US have been offering him lucrative deals to turn pro.Based on rules by the AIBA, the sport’s world governing body, a professional boxer can compete in the Olympics as long as he hasn&#x27;t had more than 15 fights.“Since noong 2018, after ng Asian Games may kumausap na sa akin. Lalo last year noong manalo ako ng silver sa world championships, doon na talagang dumami. More than 5, pero hindi ko na ma-entertain ang iba,” said the 24-year-old Zamboanga native.Marcial, who said those promoters promised him support in his Olympic bid, feels turning professional this early will make him a more experienced fighter and therefore give him an edge in the Tokyo Games.“Kung mag-pro ako ngayon sa tingin ko madadagdagan pa ang experience ko,” he said.But Marcial clarified he has yet to make his decision.“Kapag natapos ang pandemic na ito, gusto ko magkausap po kaming lahat ng personal. Siyempre, 9 years din ako sa ABAP, naging pamilya ko na sila. Gusto kong i-explain sa kanila kung ano talagang main reason kung bakit maaaring pumasok ako sa pro,” he said.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/04/21/20/boxing-in-career-crossroads-eumir-marcial-seeks-jerwin-ancajas-pinoy-champs-advice">Boxing: In career crossroads, Eumir Marcial seeks Jerwin Ancajas, Pinoy champs&#x27; advice</a></li></ul>Meanwhile, ABAP president Ricky Vargas said officials had a 2-hour video conference with Marcial last week.“We made it clear to him that ABAP will never stand in the way of opportunities for his personal financial stability. On the contrary, we have always been helpful in that regard for the past 9 years that he has been with us,” Vargas said in a statement.He said the ABAP advised Marcial to think things through, adding that “it would be foolhardy to make snap decisions that could impact long-range plans.”“Eumir gave me his word that he will wait for such face-to-face meeting before he makes a final decision,” Vargas said, “and I know Eumir to be a man of his word.&quot;For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

According to Marcial, at least five boxing promoters-managers from the UK and the US have been offering him lucrative deals to turn pro.

According to Marcial, at least five boxing promoters-managers from the UK and the US have been offering him lucrative deals to turn pro.

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Boxing: As ABAP voices support, Eumir Marcial explains stand on plans to turn pro

Dennis Gasgonia,

ABS-CBN News

Published April 25, 2020 12:07 AM PHT

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