Profile | Eumir Marcial: biography, fight record, Manny Pacquiao advice, turning pro and Philippines Air Force
- The 25-year-old middleweight is looking to win gold for the Philippines at Tokyo 2020
- Marcial says he received some great advice early on in his career from Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao
When it comes to boxing in the Philippines, there is and always will be one name synonymous with the sport: Manny Pacquiao. The legendary pugilist is regarded as one of the sport’s best, and is revered at home where he currently sits as a senator.
However, there is a rising star in the country, and while he may never scale the heights of the great “PacMan”, Eumir Felix Marcial could grab gold for his country in Tokyo this year.
Biography
Marcial was born on October 25, 1995 in Zamboanga City. Marcial said he started boxing at the age of seven because his father was head coach of the Zamboanga City boxing team. At the age of 16, he won the International Boxing Association Junior World Championships.
He said his father was instrumental in getting him into the sport in an official Olympic Channel interview.
“He really pushed me towards boxing, and I want to thank him,” said the 25-year-old.
