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MANILA – Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial had more reasons to celebrate after surviving a 10-round slugfest, reminiscent of &quot;Thrilla in Manila&quot; held 50 years ago.Marcial, who turned 30 on Wednesday, earned a hard-fought majority decision win against Venezuela&#x27;s Eddy Colmenares on Wednesday to bag the vacant WBC International Middleweight title.One judge scored 94-94, while the other two judges scored 95-93 in favor of the Zamboanga City native.&quot;Gusto ko unang-una magpasalamat sa Panginoon na binigay sa akin &#x27;yung lakas at sa inyong lahat na nandito na sumusuporta sa akin. Habang lumalaban ako, naririnig ko &#x27;yung sigaw ng mga tao at &#x27;yun ang nagbibigay lakas sa akin,&quot; Marcial told reporters after the bout.Marcial showcased his combinations, body shots and power early in the match.But Colmenares showed why he&#x27;s a knockout artist, sending Marcial to the canvas in the third round after a flurry of hits.The Filipino boxer got back up and regained control, but Colmenares unleashed one last barrage that knocked down Marcial again in the final round.&quot;Grabe talaga ang tibay ni Colmenares. Talagang pumunta siya dito para kunin &#x27;yung panalo. At nakita naman natin kung gaano katibay. Binigay ko yung best ko pero ako pa yung na-knockdown,&quot; he said.Marcial admitted he was nervous when the fight came down to the judges&#x27; decision, but he felt he did enough to get the victory.&quot;Ang hirap makipagsabayan sa kanya [Colmenares] dahil matibay, malakas. So ginawa namin &#x27;yung puntos lang, score. Smarts lang. Sabi ng mga kasama ko mas magaling ka diyan, Olympian ka. Gamitin mo &#x27;yung talent mo,&quot; he explained.<div>WHAT&#x27;S NEXT FOR MARCIAL?</div>Marcial said he will take a break for two weeks to one month before training again.&quot;Alam ko sa sarili ko na marami pang i-improve. Simula pa lang ito eh. Simula pa lang ng matinding bakbakan. Alam ko may mga susunod pa papuntang world title. Mas higit pa dito &#x27;yung makakalaban natin,&quot; he shared.The Filipino boxer said he&#x27;s open to a rematch against Colmenares in the future.&quot;Kung &#x27;yun &#x27;yung hiling ng mga tao, kung &#x27;yun &#x27;yung gagawin ni sir Manny [Pacquiao]. Why not? Napasaya natin &#x27;yung mga tao. Gusto ko ibalik &#x27;yun dito,&quot; he said.&quot;Thrilla in Manila 2. Itong stadium noong 50 years ago, alam ko grabe hiyawan ng mga tao. Itong gabi I hope napasaya ko mga kababayan natin. Naparamdam ko ano &#x27;yung Thrilla in Manila 50 years ago,&quot; Marcial added.The Olympic bronze medalist also looked back on the challenges he faced this year.&quot;Masasabi ko lang talaga, always lang talaga sa God doon lang ako naghihingi ng guide. Ine-eliminate niya &#x27;yung mga taong na hindi makakatulong sa akin. Ngayon andito &#x27;yung mga taong, totoong taong sumusuporta sa akin,&quot; he said.Marcial remains undefeated at 7-0, dealing Colmenares his first loss 11-1.

MANILA – Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial had more reasons to celebrate after surviving a 10-round slugfest, reminiscent of "Thrilla in Manila" held 50 years ago.

MANILA – Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial had more reasons to celebrate after surviving a 10-round slugfest, reminiscent of "Thrilla in Manila" held 50 years ago.