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GMA Network
3 days ago
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- GMA Network
Eumir Marcial on win vs Joseph: ‘Let's celebrate this victory together!'
Filipino Olympic bronze medalist and boxer Eumir Marcial could not help but be grateful after his win against Bernard Joseph in the undercard match of the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios. Marcial won against Joseph via a third-round technical knockout to improve his record to 6-0 with four knockouts. On Sunday, the Filipino boxer took to social media his message to those who supported him. 'Let's celebrate this victory together,' Marcial wrote in his social media post. 'First and foremost, I want to thank our Almighty God for the strength He gave me throughout this entire journey leading up to the fight, and for the protection He extended—not only to me but to all my fellow boxers who shared the ring on the same card.' 'I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who showed their love and support. To my family, especially those from Zamboanga thank you for being my foundation.' He also thanked local officials, sponsors, and coaches who supported him on his fight. 'Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. This victory is not just mine, it's ours!' Aside from Marcial, fellow Filipino boxer Mark Magsayo also won by unanimous decision against Jorge Mata. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
7 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Eumir Marcial to face Bernard Joseph in Pacquiao-Barrios undercard
Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - July 30, 2024. Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines in action against Turabek Khabibullaev of Uzbekistan. REUTERS/Maye-E Wong Eumir Marcial will face Bernard Joseph in the undercard match of the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios on Sunday (Philippine time). Marcial, an Olympic bronze medalist in the Tokyo Olympics, shared the news on Sunday. According to reports, Marcial's original opponent Alexis Gaytan withdrew due to an undisclosed injury. Aside from Marcial, Filipino boxer Mark Magsayo will also fight in the undercard matches against Jorge Mata Cuellar. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
05-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Eumir Marcial reflects on sharing the ring with Manny Pacquiao in upcoming fight
Olympic bronze medalist and boxer Eumir Marcial reflected on sharing the ring with his idol Manny Pacquiao. Marcial will fight Alexis Gaytan in one of the undercards of the Pacquiao-Barrios fight on July 19 (July 20, Philippine time). In a social media post, Marcial described how Pacquiao influenced him to become a boxer as well. "My journey began with my father, your number one fan, who passed his admiration for you down to me. Growing up, training, and aspiring to be like you wasn't just a dream; it became my purpose," Marcial wrote in the caption of his post. "That purpose led me to where I stand today: a two-time Olympian and Olympic medalist. Through every victory and every setback, you've been my guiding light, silently shaping my path and showing me what true greatness looks like." Marcial even described Pacquiao as a great example of a champion. "As you return to the ring, not just for your family, not just for our country, but for all of us, you embody the very spirit of a champion. Indeed, the epitome of a world champion," said Marcial. "I just want you to know: we're with you. Always. Ready to stand by your side, as we fight under your card and, God willing, celebrate the glory of victory together." Aside from Marcial, Filipino boxer Mark Magsayo will also be in one of the undercards of the Pacquiao-Barrios fight. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
Miami Herald
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
American Heritage's Smith and Marcial are the Broward Overall Sports Coaches of the Year
For American Heritage's football team, it was about finishing a quest for redemption that lasted two years. For their girls' soccer team, it was about reaching another pinnacle for a program, which already ranks among the most decorated in state history. Patriots football coach Mike Smith and soccer coach Cindy Marcial navigated each team on their paths to accomplish those respective goals this season. As such, Smith and Marcial make it an American Heritage sweep as they are the Miami Herald's Broward County Overall Sports Coaches of the Year for the 2024-25 season. Smith, who was promoted to the position of American Heritage's football coach in 2022 after serving as the team's strength and conditioning coordinator and running backs coach, led the Patriots to a state title for the first time. He is the Boys' Sports Overall Coach of the Year after leading Heritage to its first state title since 2020 and sixth overall. But it was that much sweeter for a program, which came up painfully short in the state final in 2022 and the state semifinals in 2023. Even more so as it came two years after senior wide receiver Malachi Toney fumbled late in that 2022 state final loss. This time Toney started at quarterback in Heritage's three final playoff wins with starter Dia Bell hurt, and led the Patriots to the title. 'It's fitting how we ended this thing,' Smith said after the state final win. 'The adversity that kid battled through. He put the ball on the ground on the 28-yard line against Central two years ago and cried like a baby. For him to come back and do this, you can't make this up. Hollywood couldn't have written this ending better.' Marcial is the Overall Girls' Sports Coach of the Year. She led Heritage to its seventh state title since she became head coach in 2014, its 14th overall, and its third 'three-peat' in program history. But even more meaningful was the fact that the Patriots went 19-1 and went wire-to-wire as the nation's top-ranked team, securing a mythical national title. Heritage capped it off with a dominant 3-0 victory over Orlando Bishop Moore in the Class 4A state final. The Patriots finished the season with 11 consecutive shutouts. 'We are all about tradition and we want to keep it going,' Marcial said after the state final victory. BOYS' SPORTS FINALISTS ▪ Todd Fitz-Gerald, Douglas baseball: The Eagles added another milestone to their storied program's history by becoming the first team in the state of Florida to win five consecutive state championships. Fitz-Gerald has now led Douglas to six state titles overall and he has seven rings, having led American Heritage to one as well. ▪ Joey Wardlow, St. Thomas Aquinas baseball: Led by one of the most prolific lineups in recent memory, Wardlow guided the Raiders to their first state title since 2018 and his first as their coach. ▪ Julius Sandi, St. Thomas Aquinas basketball: Sandi coached one of the most talented teams in the state to their first state championship since 2001 and his first as the Raiders' coach. ▪ J.R. McNabb, Blanche Ely basketball: McNabb helped restore the proud tradition of the Tigers' program by leading them to their first state title since 2019 and ninth overall, which leads all Broward County programs. ▪ Edward Schuler, Stranahan, basketball: On the strength of a miraculous last-minute comeback, Schuler's squad won its fourth state title overall and first since winning three in a four-year span from 2019, 2020 and 2022. ▪ Roger Harriott, St. Thomas Aquinas football: Even after a regular season, which raised doubts after three losses, Harriott oversaw another state title run, which extended the program's state-record streak to six consecutive seasons. ▪ Dameon Jones, Chaminade-Madonna football: Jones' squad overcame roster turnover and an 0-2 start to secure its fourth consecutive state championship and seventh in the past eight years. GIRLS' SPORTS FINALISTS ▪ Lisa Zielinski, St. Thomas Aquinas volleyball: Zielinski added to her storied resume by leading the Raiders to their eighth state title all-time and second in a row. It was the first time Aquinas repeated as state champions since winning three in a row from 2014-2016. ▪ Nicole Arnold, Cypress Bay volleyball: Arnold led the Lightning to an unbeaten season and best record in school history until their loss in the Class 7A regional finals. It was Cypress Bay's first appearance in the regional finals since 2018. ▪ Davidson Gil, Dillard track and field and cross-country: Gil led the Panthers to their second consecutive state championship, edging Miami Northwestern for the second year in a row. He also guided the Dillard cross-country team to a state runner-up finish in the fall. ▪ Toby Croke, American Heritage tennis: Croke led the Patriots girls to their first state championship since 2021 and their seventh overall.
GMA Network
06-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial to fight in Pacquiao-Barrios undercard
Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - July 30, 2024. Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines in action against Turabek Khabibullaev of Uzbekistan. REUTERS/Maye-E Wong Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial is fulfilling his dream of fighting alongside Manny Pacquiao as he will be in one of the undercard fights in Pacman's match against Mario Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The 29-year old Marcial will take on 30-year old American Alexis Gaytan in an eight-round middleweight non-title bout on the same date, according to MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons. 'Ever since I started boxing, the reason I started I was so inspired by Manny Pacquiao as a kid when I watched him fighting on TV,' Marcial said. 'It was my dream to always fight along and eventually and to be on a card with Manny Pacquiao.' Marcial bagged the bronze medal in the Olympics back in 2021 in Tokyo, but fell short in his bid for another medal last 2024 in Paris. As a professional, Marcial has a 5-0 record, with three knockouts. He last fought professionally in March 2023 in the Philippines where he knocked out Thailand's Thoedsak Sinam in the fourth round. Gaytan, meanwhile, has a 17-10 record with six knockouts. Marcial arrived in the United States on Tuesday, along with Jerwin Ancajas, Mark Magsayo, and Jonas Sultan, to join Pacquiao in training camp. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
